Japanese Mom Plates Her Kids’ Food Like Stunning Works Of Art

As children, most of us grew up eating simple meals our parents often prepared in a rush. Sometimes, it was as basic as buttered toast sprinkled with sugar or topped with a dash of Marmite. One Japanese mother, however, has far surpassed the ordinary, impressing the internet with her meticulous plating skills when it comes to dishing out food for her three kids. Having mastered Kyaraben—the Japanese art of character bento—Etoni Mama transforms ordinary food into colourful, familiar designs. The Tokyo-based mom recreates popular cartoon characters, iconic movie stars, and animal shapes that are visually appealing. Despite having no formal training in food art, she has gained thousands of followers on Instagram. Each dish she creates takes about an hour to complete, and are a testament to how food can be playful, nourishing, and delicious all at once.

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