# Photographic Food Prep Guides Tim Hayward's Food DIY is Practical and Beautiful Gourmet Gift By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-diy References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/food-diy-by-tim-hayward/) & [timhayward](http://timhayward.com/?page_id=12) Tim Hayward is appealing to the foodies with his new publication Food DIY. Hayward fills this volume with delectable photos of the various ways you can preserve food: from curing and smoking to [preservation methods using oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-avocado-oil-holiday-set), vinegar, [salt and sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maldon-salt-gift-set). Food preservation is an important part of culture and helps food retain, and even enhance, their natural flavors. Hayward’s book is a perfect gift for any [food enthusiast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthygirl-kitchen) or anyone who loves eating. Food DIY acts as a photographic how-to guide for aspiring chefs who want to learn how to “make your own everything: sausages to smokes salmon, sourdough to sloegin, bacons to buns.” The photos are stunning modes of direction that are perfect for any visual learner, and exemplify how food – and its preparation - is really a form of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Food Preservation Methods:** Exploring innovative ways to preserve food using oil, vinegar, salt, and sugar presents opportunities for creating new products and techniques. - **Visual How-to Guides:** Developing visually appealing and instructive guides, like Tim Hayward's Food DIY, can revolutionize the way people learn culinary skills. - **Food as Art:** Recognizing the artistic aspects of food and its preparation opens doors for creative expression and unique dining experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Culinary Publishing:** The publication industry can capitalize on the demand for practical and visually compelling food DIY guides like Tim Hayward's. - **Food Preservation Products:** Companies in the food industry can develop innovative preservation products and techniques for consumers seeking to enhance and extend the shelf life of their food. - **Culinary Education:** Educational institutions and online platforms can offer visually engaging and comprehensive culinary courses to cater to visual learners and consumers interested in food as art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Pickle-Centric Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillos-presents-pickled-fresh.md) - [Culinary Comedian Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodheim-a-culinary-adventure.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Illustrated Kombucha Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombucha-guide.md) - [Amalgamated Cookbook Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-book-love.md) - [Cheese Board Tutorial Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-cheese-plate.md) - [Premium Salt Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-gift-pack.md) - [Smoked Mushroom Garum Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-garum.md) - [Comprehensive Holiday Gift Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-gift-guide1.md)