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I Turn My Son’s Food Into Healthy Meals That Look Like Cartoon And Pop-Culture Characters (30 New Pics)
My name is Laleh and I am 35. I have a son Jacob (6) and a daughter Charlie (19 months old). In May 2015, I turned my son's spelt pancakes into a lion for a bit of fun and he loved it! Every few days he would ask if I could make him a character from a movie, book or toy that he had seen. Jacob and I would get creative in the kitchen and discuss the ingredients that we were using and the benefits. For example, when he was 3, we would talk about how Kale was a superfood. He would ask why, and I would say 'because superheroes love eating it' - that was a winner for him!
I started posting our creations on my personal Facebook page and had such a positive response that I thought I would create an Instagram account to inspire other parents to get creative in the kitchen.
Within a month our page went viral and gained media attention from all over the world with media coverage from Time Magazine, Huffington Post, The Today Show USA, The Today Show Australia, Sunrise, ABC TV, Disney Channel Australia, and shout outs from celebrities, such as Martha Stewart and Ashton Kutcher to name a few. Ellen DeGeneres has even shared an artwork that I made of her on her show!
Within the last two years, we have been lucky enough to work with some amazing companies including Disney, Nickelodeon, Universal Pictures, Barcelona FC, Jamie Oliver, 20th Century Fox to name a few.
We would never in a million years have thought that our little kitchen creations would turn into a full-time business but we love every minute of it!
We love to use fresh, healthy produce and no refined sugar or preservatives. All our creations are dyed using vegetables and natural powders such as activated charcoal.
Check the other meals that I've shared on Bored Panda.
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#1
Carl & Ellie
Mash potato, chicken, noodles (made for Valentine's day - not for eating).
Final score:
145points
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#3
Hei Hei From "Moana"
Organic eggs with salad.
Final score:
84points
#4
Lady And The Tramp
Spelt and cocoa pancakes with fruit.
Final score:
77points
comboplush 5 years ago
That looks amazing! That's a lot of talent! But with those dishes that are supposed to be warm..wouldn't they be a tad cold once finished?
#5
Carnage From Venom
Final score:
75points
Susan Bosse 3 years ago
So you're feeding your kid a plate of dried chilis? I'm pretty sure this isn't "healthy" or normal.
#7
Anger, Joy, Disgust
Fruit skewer.
Final score:
63points
#8
Dobby From Harry Potter
Final score:
63points
#9
Carl Fredrickson
Avo on toast.
Final score:
62points
#13
The Grinch
Spatchcock roast with spinach mash potato and roast vegetables.
Final score:
53points
#14
Pooh
Sweet mash potato with couscous, turkey meatballs and veggies.
Final score:
49points
#15
Daisy Duck
Final score:
47points
#16
Toothless From How To Train Your Dragon
Final score:
47points
#17
Rapunzel
Pasta with mash potato and avocado.
Final score:
45points
#18
King Triton
Final score:
43points
#19
Snoop Dogg
Mash potato, wild rice (not made for eating).
Final score:
41points
#20
Mama Coco
Mash potato with vermicelli noodles, purple cabbage, shrimp.
Final score:
41points
D-m Keilman 5 years ago
This is possibly my favorite artistic creation. Your work is beautiful. As for "not for eating", people make demo cakes using foam forms. Nothing different about that in my eyes.
#21
Sadness From "Inside Out"
Dragon fruit smoothie bowl with homemade granola (glasses), coconut, blueberries, apple and rockmelon.
Final score:
39points
Ashley Say Wha?!? 5 years ago
Diane a, where is your negative comment on this one?? Can't say anything can you cause this is clearly edible. Didn't know you could be speechless... sorry to everyone else, her comments have been so rude and infuriating.
#22
Cruella De Vil From "101 Dalmatians"
Spelt pancakes with blackberries, apple, blueberries, shredded coconut, whipped cream and cocoa cream cheese.
Final score:
38points
#23
Scar From The Lion King
Final score:
38points
#24
Mike Wazowski From Monsters Inc
Final score:
36points
#25
Dylan And Dolly
Cream cheese on wholemeal wrap with black sesame seeds and fruit.
Final score:
35points
#26
Giulia From Luca
Final score:
34points
#27
Dumbo
Final score:
33points
#28
Ursula From The Little Mermaid
Final score:
33points
#29
Vanellope Von Schweetz From "Wreck It Ralph"
Mash potato, eggplant, lettuce, pickles, white tortilla wrap and red capsicum.
Final score:
32points
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What do you think ?
Maurissa Hunter 5 years ago
"To make my son eat healthy"..... anyone else wondering how old his kid has to be to be persuaded to eat healthy and appreciate Snoop Dog or Amy Winehouse? Starting to wonder if she is retired and her son is a 43 year old man.
diane a 5 years ago
The food plate art stuff is well done - god help her kids - either not allowed to touch it - or eat it stone cold after she has played about with it for an hour to get "the instagram pic". Just actually feed your children real food when they are hungry.
Clematis 5 years ago
While these are super cute & creative, I don't think kids should need their parents to make these to eat the food their parents provide. To me, that's a brat.
Jenny Lee 5 years ago
This is cute, but silly and wasteful. And she is only going to perpetuate her kids fussy and entitled eating habits...
Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com 5 years ago
I'm probably going to get downvoted for this but I'm gonna say it anyway. These look great but whatever happened to parents just making their kids eat their damn veggies?
comboplush 5 years ago
I enjoyed looking at those plates and a lot of talent has gone into this. But it came across as a bit weird to start with "I made those for my boy" and then proceed to produce artful plates full of food that is not meant to be eaten (at her own description). It might have been made a bit clearer that making the food look cute for her child was what got her into designing those, but that this is not what it is about anymore. The more elaborate ones looked like 2 1/2D sculptures, just with food as a material. They look nice, but I enjoyed the plain ones a lot more, because they seemed like you can actually eat them. :)
A E 5 years ago
omg.. how come that some people have all the creativity and me is not able to paint a finger that actually looks like a worm 🤐
melinda vega 5 years ago
l dont really understand the negative comments. This mother clearly provides her children with healthy meals. She is employed to be a artist with something she enjoys and provides for her family. Why the attack on her? Shouldnt she be congratulated on providing her children not only with healthy eating habits but with the idea that you can be open to new things. For those of you that say she wastes time,why is this your business its not your time and as for supposed waste of food. She purchased the food with money she made with her wonderful artistic abilities. So instead of the negativity and hate and judgemeknt. Maybe try to be a better person and explose your children to some creativity and love and a lifetime of healthy eating habits. I ask all of you who are so negative about her parenting when was the last time you prepared a healthy meal with your child. When was the last time you did something creative with them? Dont judge a individual you know nothing about. You come off as hateful, small minded, and jealous of her talent as a mother a artist and provider.
Mama Panda 5 years ago (edited)
These are all amazing! I wonder if she would adopt me as I wouldn't mind eating quite a few of those! I think she had a great idea when trying to figure out how to get her kid to try new things and eat more fruits/veggies and such! I am sure all of you that are being negative nancys and negative normans either had moms that would play "airplane to get you to open up or maybe you have kids and cut their food into cute shapes to interest them to eat. So what if she is more creative than you and who cares about her food choices for HER child. Just enjoy her creations and move on, enjoy your day!
A Jones 3 years ago
These are really amazing pieces. I bet they were fun to eat (or prep later like the dried grains) after the art photo-shoot. There's no harm is having fun with culinary arts folks, especially with the opportunity to gain the experience & knowledge with different foods (especially healthy ones). I don't think it's really spoiling, rather a nice way to spend time with family using fun culinary arts. Reminds me of the times when I was a child and family prepared food together and we got creative (not as art, but tried different mixes for what we had), it wasn't often but a few times a week. It was also an opportunity to learn about the food too.
Not No one 5 years ago
Ok, these look so cool. But no one is eating this. Cool art but it looks unedible and doesn't look like none of this tastes good together.
Miranda Tittles 3 years ago
Incredible artist but I think a different medium might not offend so many people
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I think the works shown in this gallery are very beautiful. It's obvious you've worked very hard on them, and they illustrate your creativity and sense of fun. I would like to know more about some of the materials you've used, as the some of the items are difficult to identify ...I would love to see videos of some of your creations being made. I am sorry you've gotten trolled on this gallery. Some folks just reach for the negativity I guess. Normally we're much nicer than that on BP. Good luck and much success with your new career!
Pacifico Fernandez 3 years ago
"for my son to eat healthily". You know, it is ok to have a hobby without pretending it is for your kids' wellbeing? It looks completely unnecessary.
Lizzie the Crayon 5 years ago
These were cool, I kinda want to run my finger through the mashed potatoes. I just hate how much food she wastes though, food she could be giving to her kids, who must me major Disney fans...
Kyosuke von Mkalvania 2 years ago
really cool, love them all <3 its awesome when someone has so much passion and skill
All's Gravy 3 years ago
Super creative. But you've got way too much time on your hands for a mother - some might suspect neglect, or a live-in nanny!
ERIKA H. 3 years ago
Imma call a spade a spade. She's making cool characters out of food, but let's not pretend like these are actually her kid's meals and not just things to go viral on the internet. You're really gonna try to convince me you're counting a giant plate if starchy mashed potatoes and cheese is a healthy meal for your kid?
Lezli Million 5 years ago
Despite all the negative comments, this gallery of photos showcases your talent well. Who cares why you started it or what these people think. It's none of their business what your children eat. Great job. You have a very creative mind. Keep it up!
Niffler_13 5 years ago
Really great artwork. But how much did the kid actually eat? Also some of the foods seemed a bit extreme for a child, like octopus.
jevais 5 years ago
One must remember that thousands of children worldwide are are starving to death. Playing with food to make sure that that your kid will eat is just ludicrous. This not rendering a service to your child he/she should learn that food is not toys and you eat what is on your plate.
Maurissa Hunter 5 years ago
"To make my son eat healthy"..... anyone else wondering how old his kid has to be to be persuaded to eat healthy and appreciate Snoop Dog or Amy Winehouse? Starting to wonder if she is retired and her son is a 43 year old man.
diane a 5 years ago
The food plate art stuff is well done - god help her kids - either not allowed to touch it - or eat it stone cold after she has played about with it for an hour to get "the instagram pic". Just actually feed your children real food when they are hungry.
Clematis 5 years ago
While these are super cute & creative, I don't think kids should need their parents to make these to eat the food their parents provide. To me, that's a brat.
Jenny Lee 5 years ago
This is cute, but silly and wasteful. And she is only going to perpetuate her kids fussy and entitled eating habits...
Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com 5 years ago
I'm probably going to get downvoted for this but I'm gonna say it anyway. These look great but whatever happened to parents just making their kids eat their damn veggies?
comboplush 5 years ago
I enjoyed looking at those plates and a lot of talent has gone into this. But it came across as a bit weird to start with "I made those for my boy" and then proceed to produce artful plates full of food that is not meant to be eaten (at her own description). It might have been made a bit clearer that making the food look cute for her child was what got her into designing those, but that this is not what it is about anymore. The more elaborate ones looked like 2 1/2D sculptures, just with food as a material. They look nice, but I enjoyed the plain ones a lot more, because they seemed like you can actually eat them. :)
A E 5 years ago
omg.. how come that some people have all the creativity and me is not able to paint a finger that actually looks like a worm 🤐
melinda vega 5 years ago
l dont really understand the negative comments. This mother clearly provides her children with healthy meals. She is employed to be a artist with something she enjoys and provides for her family. Why the attack on her? Shouldnt she be congratulated on providing her children not only with healthy eating habits but with the idea that you can be open to new things. For those of you that say she wastes time,why is this your business its not your time and as for supposed waste of food. She purchased the food with money she made with her wonderful artistic abilities. So instead of the negativity and hate and judgemeknt. Maybe try to be a better person and explose your children to some creativity and love and a lifetime of healthy eating habits. I ask all of you who are so negative about her parenting when was the last time you prepared a healthy meal with your child. When was the last time you did something creative with them? Dont judge a individual you know nothing about. You come off as hateful, small minded, and jealous of her talent as a mother a artist and provider.
Mama Panda 5 years ago (edited)
These are all amazing! I wonder if she would adopt me as I wouldn't mind eating quite a few of those! I think she had a great idea when trying to figure out how to get her kid to try new things and eat more fruits/veggies and such! I am sure all of you that are being negative nancys and negative normans either had moms that would play "airplane to get you to open up or maybe you have kids and cut their food into cute shapes to interest them to eat. So what if she is more creative than you and who cares about her food choices for HER child. Just enjoy her creations and move on, enjoy your day!
A Jones 3 years ago
These are really amazing pieces. I bet they were fun to eat (or prep later like the dried grains) after the art photo-shoot. There's no harm is having fun with culinary arts folks, especially with the opportunity to gain the experience & knowledge with different foods (especially healthy ones). I don't think it's really spoiling, rather a nice way to spend time with family using fun culinary arts. Reminds me of the times when I was a child and family prepared food together and we got creative (not as art, but tried different mixes for what we had), it wasn't often but a few times a week. It was also an opportunity to learn about the food too.
Not No one 5 years ago
Ok, these look so cool. But no one is eating this. Cool art but it looks unedible and doesn't look like none of this tastes good together.
Miranda Tittles 3 years ago
Incredible artist but I think a different medium might not offend so many people
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I think the works shown in this gallery are very beautiful. It's obvious you've worked very hard on them, and they illustrate your creativity and sense of fun. I would like to know more about some of the materials you've used, as the some of the items are difficult to identify ...I would love to see videos of some of your creations being made. I am sorry you've gotten trolled on this gallery. Some folks just reach for the negativity I guess. Normally we're much nicer than that on BP. Good luck and much success with your new career!
Pacifico Fernandez 3 years ago
"for my son to eat healthily". You know, it is ok to have a hobby without pretending it is for your kids' wellbeing? It looks completely unnecessary.
Lizzie the Crayon 5 years ago
These were cool, I kinda want to run my finger through the mashed potatoes. I just hate how much food she wastes though, food she could be giving to her kids, who must me major Disney fans...
Kyosuke von Mkalvania 2 years ago
really cool, love them all <3 its awesome when someone has so much passion and skill
All's Gravy 3 years ago
Super creative. But you've got way too much time on your hands for a mother - some might suspect neglect, or a live-in nanny!
ERIKA H. 3 years ago
Imma call a spade a spade. She's making cool characters out of food, but let's not pretend like these are actually her kid's meals and not just things to go viral on the internet. You're really gonna try to convince me you're counting a giant plate if starchy mashed potatoes and cheese is a healthy meal for your kid?
Lezli Million 5 years ago
Despite all the negative comments, this gallery of photos showcases your talent well. Who cares why you started it or what these people think. It's none of their business what your children eat. Great job. You have a very creative mind. Keep it up!
Niffler_13 5 years ago
Really great artwork. But how much did the kid actually eat? Also some of the foods seemed a bit extreme for a child, like octopus.
jevais 5 years ago
One must remember that thousands of children worldwide are are starving to death. Playing with food to make sure that that your kid will eat is just ludicrous. This not rendering a service to your child he/she should learn that food is not toys and you eat what is on your plate.
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