So inedible, yet so delicious-looking.

June 16, 2016 6:51 AM

Kristina Lechner creates fake food with everyday household objects at her site, Food Not Food. More lovely photos at her Instagram account for the project.
posted by Kitteh (10 comments total)

What am I eating?
posted by ryanrs at 7:09 AM on June 16, 2016

I'm not sure that one of those is the best treat to leave out for Santa...
posted by Nanukthedog at 7:35 AM on June 16, 2016

It is so worth looking at these on instragram where she explains what objects she uses to create them.
posted by jacquilynne at 7:35 AM on June 16, 2016 [2 favorites]

I think the cinnamon toothpaste + match-head cherry pie filling is my favourite.
posted by wreckingball at 7:44 AM on June 16, 2016

I'm getting so hungry looking at the instagram account.
posted by numaner at 7:49 AM on June 16, 2016 [2 favorites]

Now that I know shower gel looks so much like maple syrup, I'm not sure I can ever do Sunday brunch again.
posted by Think_Long at 8:13 AM on June 16, 2016 [2 favorites]

The tiny pies are amazing
posted by Akhu at 8:14 AM on June 16, 2016

These are fun and clever! I was expecting them to make me feel the angry sadness I feel when I'm at an arts fair and see somebody selling exquisitely crafted cupcakes out of a bakery style display, only to realize they're made of soap.
posted by usonian at 8:15 AM on June 16, 2016 [1 favorite]

McDonald's and KFC strangely absent. I suppose Kristina can't afford a lawyer.

I once discovered my tabasco in the bathroom vanity next to the emergency toilet roll. Not everyone is a fan.

The Japanese have an entire artform of miniature fake food.
posted by adept256 at 8:50 AM on June 16, 2016

I love that she reveals what she uses for everything, it makes it even more fun. Washclothes make convincing burgers AND ice cream.
posted by Fig at 10:06 AM on June 16, 2016