Frequently asked questions

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  • What inspired you to start Foodbites?

    When I set up my Instagram account in 2016, I wanted to post nutritious meals to motivate myself to eat healthier. With small kids at the time, my posts gradually became more themed and creative, and the response was positive both at home and online. Now that my kids are older, Foodbites is all about easy and wholesome meals we all enjoy as a family, but I still add fun food to the mix whenever I can. 

  • Where do you get your candy eyes?

    I've linked them for you in my Shop. You can also make the eyes using white and dark chocolate. For savory recipes, try mozzarella or another white cheese, and black olives or sesame seeds for the pupils.

  • What chocolate do you use?

    I usually choose good-quality baking chocolate or dark chocolate with up to 70% cocoa solids (but it takes longer to set).

  • What is the best way to melt dark chocolate?

    You can melt chocolate in a bain marie (water bath), microwave it, or put it directly in a pot on low heat while stirring (this is usually what I do).

  • What do you do with leftover melted chocolate?

    You can drizzle the melted chocolate onto washed berries or apples for a delicious snack, pour it in an ice cube mold to freeze and reheat later, or use it to make a delicious hot chocolate. Simply spoon a tablespoon of melted chocolate into a mug and top with warm milk.

  • What’s the piping tool you use for the chocolate in many of your posts?

    It’s called a Lekue Decopen and it's excellent for precise piping (I've linked it in my Shop). It’s effortless to use, just be sure not to overfill it. A sealable freezer bag works fine too.

  • You use so many cookie cutters in your posts. If I don’t have any, can I still make them?

    Absolutely. I use cookie cutters to make my creations as precise as possible. That said, it’s often the same 8-10 cutters I use on rotation (a 24 piece tin set that I've linked for you in my Shop). You can definitely cut things by hand, too.

  • I tried to make one of your recipes, but it took much longer than the Prep Time you provided, why is that?

    I include a rough estimate of the time the recipe will take for each creation. I realize everyone works at a different pace - even some days, I work slower than others. So please bear in mind, it’s only meant to give you an approximate indication.

  • What's your favorite food?

    A Croque Monsieur, grilled cheese sandwiches in general, and my friend's aubergine parmigiana.

  • What do you hope people will gain from visiting your site?

    Nothing makes me happier than receiving messages that you and your kids enjoy looking at my feed together or you've made one of my recipes, and it was a success. I love it if what I do can bring people together or be the start of new traditions in your home. 

  • What are your words to live by?

    You won't succeed unless you try.