'Dear God, thank you for the food and drinks that you have provided us as we will eat and drink with a thankful heart. In Jesus name we pray; Amen' That's what I'll always do before I eat any food served on the table wherever we are - I pray. And yes it is indeed important to appreciate the food we have on our tables and not to waste food; so if you know you are easily full and happen to have a big plate of rice in front of you; call for a change of small one or just give half of your rice to someone who can eat a lot! ;)
Food has always been a part of our lives ever since we were born into this world. From the types of cultural food to the different methods prepared by each restaurant with a visual that is always so attractive and also simple yet delicious to be eaten and snapped a picture before we eat. Every time I stepped into a cafe or a lively restaurant or even just a small snack/dessert shop, I would always take a few pictures of the food I've ordered and edit the photographs when I get back home. That's my hobby; food photography.
As a youth and a university student, I know all of us LOVE going to cafes and dessert shops that are sophisticated and trendy to take a photo of and post it on any social media we have like Instagram and yeap, I'm one of them too! ;) Going to cafes had me getting all kinds of inspirations whenever I stepped into their cafe where you can see some cafes have wooden tables and chairs that are vintage but covered with transparent glasses and modern music to make it a modern vintage style of cafe. Some even have an all-white concept cafe which is so elegant that we ourselves can't succumb to our urge of taking photographs of their cafe structures or if it's not food; just snapping an 'OOTD' (Basically means 'Outfit of The Day') picture to post on Instagram is good enough.
For me, I take food photographs from the top most of the time where you can see everything on the table. So here are some that I've taken in the past. ENJOY! ;)
This picture was taken in VCR, Jalan Galloway. In my opinion, they have the best coffee and cakes and even main course there! :) They have this Black Velvet Cake which I personally loved it too! I love how they show their modern characteristics in the cafe but at the same time I also love how they show their love for a hint of vintage where you would see some straw weaved chairs and small tables, wooden tables and chairs too!
Another one from VCR, Jalan Galloway. :) this is Latte and Lemon Poppy Seed Cake. It's really really nice! ;) Also, whenever you stand outside their cafe, their walls are painted in black and I feel like it gives off a sophisticated yet elegant feel to it. :)
This one was taken at Merchant's Lane, Jalan Petaling. They serve fusion food where there's Western and Chinese and I think there's many more. The combination of fusion food are what makes them special! :) Their cakes are a 'to-die-for' too! ❤️ I also actually love how they serve the dishes with different types of plates which makes them somehow unique and different; basically not standardised in a good way cause different is always good. :)
Well, it's not always all about cafes so this picture was taken during Chinese New Year where we had a gathering with my mum's sides.
In conclusion, the food we have on the table brings happiness to us and also bonds our relationship between each other who surrounds the table. That's why we need to thank God for the food and gathering provided by God and also the person who cooks and the person who hosts ;)
Sincerely, Shannon.