Publisher Description

Edible ingredients are transformed into whimsical happy faces by the expert hand of chef Rudi Sodamin. In this inventive volume, he uses both everyday and luxury foods grapes, apples, chile peppers, salmon roe, caviar, and black truffles, among many other items to craft more than 150 funny faces that are sure to inspire both laughter and wonder. Like a modern Arcimboldo, Sodamin has carefully assembled these images using nothing but food items. Each face is a unique piece of art: vibrant in colour, rich in texture, and constructed in an incredibly imaginative way. This book has a universal appeal that crosses all ages, languages, cultures and food groups. Food Faces makes a great gift for anyone who needs a little lift.

Author Biography

Rudi Sodamin, chef, photographer, and culinary pop artist, is the driving force of fine dining on all Holland America Line cruise ships and also consults with Seabourn and Carnival PLC on their culinary programs. He is a member of the Academie Culinaire de France, the Maitres Cuisiniers de France, and the prestigious Club des Chefs des Chefs. He is opening his own restaurant, Rudi s Sel de Mer, on Koningsdam and Statendam in 2018. His food-face art is featured on the famed Bernardaud porcelain. Thomas Keller is recognized as one of the best chefs in the world. His restaurants include Per Se, French Laundry, and Bouchon.

Review

"Chef Rudolph 'Rudi' Sodamin doesn't want you to just eat your food, he wants you to come face-to-face with it. The award-winning chef is a master of original plating. Getting up close and personal with his 'food face' creations is a unique adventure."
—Martha Stewart Living.com

Review Quote

"Chef Rudolph 'Rudi' Sodamin doesn't want you to just eat your food, he wants you to come face-to-face with it. The award-winning chef is a master of original plating. Getting up close and personal with his 'food face' creations is a unique adventure." -- Martha Stewart Living.com

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