Will Packwood is a Chef Instructor at The Culinary Institute of America, Austin, Texas. With degrees the Culinary Institute and Texas A&M’s Tarleton State University, he has decades of experience as a culinary expert for the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on culinary management, molecular gastronomy, catering, product demonstration, and business development. He can be reached at Will.Packwood@culinary.edu or through Prepared Foods.
Most food is judged by the consumer before it’s ever tasted. The color and appearance of foods and beverages are a primary aspect of what encourages someone to desire and taste them. The vibrant greens of fresh produce, the rainbow hues of fruits, or the more subtle, creamy beiges and golds of cheeses, and the rich browns of baked goods and seared meats can awaken a slumbering palate.
