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How Artistic is YOUR Food?

April 24, 2013 by Maureen 54 Comments

Leah Rosenberg - ArtistAfter looking at the creations that Leah Rosenberg of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has made, I look at my food photos and think, “I think I could’a done better.”  Aren’t these dishes clever?

Leah was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan but was raised in Canada.  She’s a painter, sculptor and cake maker.  Isn’t that a fantastic combination?  Those of us who have food blogs often use our food as our creative outlet and Leah’s gone about it in a really big way.

Her paintings, paint-based sculptures and even her cakes have been exhibited throughout the US and Canada.  She currently works at the SF MOMA as one of a trio of pastry chefs at the Blue Bottle Coffee rooftop garden café at the museum.

Cake in the Mondrian Style by Leah Rosenberg

The chefs create desserts and savory dishes based on the rotating artworks in the museum’s collection as well as from those in the touring exhibitions.  The minute I saw them I knew I had to share them with you.  I’d love to make gorgeous food like this.  Maybe I need two art degrees like Leah has?

How about hot chocolate from Buckminster (Bucky) Fuller?

Fuller Hot Chocolate by Leah Rosenberg

Modern Art Desserts - edible art Her work was so popular she was invited to produce a book Modern Art Desserts, which came out just last week. (written by Caitlin Freeman, published by Ten Speed Press)  Leah made the Mondrian cakes with Tess and she said it was a good thing that Tess is left handed so they didn’t elbow each other.

I can’t imagine the work they put in to get these cakes ready for people to eat.  In the photo of Leah upper left, you might think that was a piece of art she’s working on but no…  that’s her iPhone that fell into the ganache.

Here’s a video of Leah and her work.  It’s only a few minutes and worth a peek.  If you have time, check out their blog at Blue Bottle Coffee and scroll right on down to April 10th and look at the banana.  No wonder she was on the floor “inconsolable.”

Her satisfaction really comes from watching others viewing and enjoying her creations.

Filed Under: Blog Reviews Tagged With: artworks in cake, cake art, food art, leah rosenberg

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Comments

  1. Ann@Anncoo Journal says

    April 24, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    WOW! Is really amazing. I love Leah’s creation!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 24, 2013 at 8:10 pm

      me too !! 🙂

      Reply
  2. unikorna says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    Holy Moly this is not possible…no…

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 24, 2013 at 8:10 pm

      I want to try one 🙂

      Reply
  3. CCU says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    What an artist… I am in awe of her 😀

    Cheers
    CCU

    Reply
  4. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    Wow!What a pastry Chef!!!! These are really gorgeous creations…

    Reply
  5. Ramona says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    Wow is an understatement! These are works of art… beautiful!

    Reply
  6. Eileen says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:30 pm

    I love the modern looking cake – so very cool!

    Reply
  7. Coffee and Crumpets says

    April 25, 2013 at 1:18 am

    I have made a Battenberg before and I know it’s not easy! Leah’s work is stunning!

    Reply
  8. yummychunklet says

    April 25, 2013 at 4:05 am

    Compared to these artistic treats, mine have zero artistic ability.

    Reply
  9. Eva Taylor says

    April 25, 2013 at 4:32 am

    What an incredible “job” Maureen, I can’t imagine how challenging it is to first come up with a subject but then his to turn it into a cake. Just lovely.
    That banana was a little risqué!

    Reply
  10. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    April 25, 2013 at 4:42 am

    Wow… I enjoyed the video and learning about Leah! She’s amazing… and I didn’t know about this cafe! I have to go!!! I love Blue Bottle Coffee and I’m excited to try this cake and hot chocolate! 🙂 Thanks for the post!

    Reply
  11. ChgoJohn says

    April 25, 2013 at 5:52 am

    How very creative, Maureen! I would really enjoy seeing some more of her work. That book must be fascinating. Thanks for bringing her to our attention.

    Reply
  12. Malou | Skip to Malou says

    April 25, 2013 at 5:55 am

    I love the mondrian art in the first picture. I also loved the video and want to see more pastry in art form.

    Thanks for the post!
    Malou

    Reply
  13. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    April 25, 2013 at 6:29 am

    Beautiful work!

    Reply
  14. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    April 25, 2013 at 9:38 am

    Hehe her Mondrian cake looks much better than mine! 😛

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:36 pm

      Not much better!

      Reply
  15. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

    April 25, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Mmm, I think my answer has to be, “not very”! These are very inspiring.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:36 pm

      I know. I look at some people’s food and photos and I think I come very second best. You don’t!

      Reply
  16. Sue | My Korean Kitchen says

    April 25, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    Needing two art degrees sounds about right. 😀 I always wish that my photo looks amazing like pro’s. I guess it will come with time and practice.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:35 pm

      LOL I’m not going back to uni to make cake. I’ll drool over Leah’s.

      Reply
  17. Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says

    April 25, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    wow lots of work and thinking goes into one art piece. I wonder if Leah dares to eat her own creations. I mean they taste for sure amazing but after spending so much time into one food art, I d feel reluctant to eat my own art piece. ^.^

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:34 pm

      Cake? I don’t think I’d have any trouble at all tucking in to a piece of cake 🙂

      Reply
  18. Rachel Cotterill says

    April 25, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    Oh, I love that. Really, really LOVE it. I made my first battenberg at the weekend and I was having enough trouble just getting it to stick together 😉

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:35 pm

      That sounds like a lot of work – I’ll have to watch for photos!

      Reply
  19. Ashley says

    April 25, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Wow, simply amazing! I love Mondrian’s squares, and it’s adorable to see it in cake form!

    Reply
  20. Joanne says

    April 25, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Whoa that is such a cool concept!!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      Makes me wonder why I could do that’s “beautiful”. 🙂

      Reply
  21. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    Thanks for sharing the work of such a talented artist baker.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:31 pm

      I was quite impressed.

      Reply
  22. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says

    April 26, 2013 at 12:23 am

    Ahh that’s SO COOL! I love the artsy cakes!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:30 pm

      Gorgeous, aren’t they? Thanks so much for coming by today.

      Reply
  23. The Squishy Monster says

    April 26, 2013 at 2:38 am

    After viewing her work, I feel I must step it up…like a LOT, lol–amazing!!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:30 pm

      I think about how my cakes look and I’m pretty poor by comparison!

      Reply
  24. Catherine says

    April 26, 2013 at 4:33 am

    Dear Maureen, I marvel at the work she has done. I basically pray each time I bake that it will come out looking at least decent.
    I must step it up a bit!! Blessings dear. Catherine xo

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:29 pm

      LOL we’re twins!

      Reply
  25. Jerry | Simply Good Eating says

    April 26, 2013 at 7:24 am

    Beautiful work. It definitely sets the bar fairly high.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:29 pm

      I wouldn’t want to go in competition with her 🙂

      Reply
  26. Gourmet Getaways says

    April 26, 2013 at 10:53 am

    What an amazing women! I love what she is doing!! I will need that book 🙂

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:27 pm

      Me too, it’s just too clever to miss

      Reply
  27. Stephanie - The Dessert Spoon says

    April 26, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    What fabulous desserts! I just love the thoughtfulness and creativity that goes into them. Thanks for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:27 pm

      I can see getting them ready to sell but making it the first time must have taken a long time 🙂

      Reply
  28. Claire @ Simply Sweet Justice says

    April 26, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    So creative! Gesine Bullock-Prado just came out with a cookbook called “Bake Like You Mean It,” and she creates artistic cakes that remind me of this, too! Perhaps this might be something to try for Baking Club?? 😉

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:26 pm

      I’m up for it !

      Reply
  29. lisaiscooking says

    April 26, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    I’ve been eying this book. It looks great! I love the idea of combining art and food. And, the cakes are so pretty.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:41 pm

      I’d love to look at her art cakes in that book

      Reply
  30. Glamorous Glutton says

    April 27, 2013 at 7:26 am

    How fabulous to create such inventive compliments to the art work in the gallery. What could be more wonderful than an edible Mondrian? Thanks for the intro. GG

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:25 pm

      Not much that I can think of right now 🙂

      Reply
  31. Suzanne says

    April 27, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Fantastic and very creative indeed.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 27, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      Very creative

      Reply
  32. Lail | With A Spin says

    May 1, 2013 at 11:58 am

    Elegant and creative food art.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      May 2, 2013 at 4:28 pm

      It certainly is! Thanks heaps for coming by.

      Reply
  33. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    May 1, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    That cake is so awesome looking! She really is so creative!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      May 2, 2013 at 4:27 pm

      I was suitably impressed 🙂

      Reply

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