@viewinghistory on Instagram: "There’s a whole world of tricks behind those flawless food shots you see in commercials. Instead of using real ingredients the way we’d actually eat them, stylists rely on stand-ins and clever techniques to keep everything looking perfect under bright lights and long shoots. Steam might be created with a steamer wand, ice cream is often mashed potatoes dyed to look right, and grill marks can be painted on for dramatic effect. It’s less about how the food tastes and