Table 2.

A summary of ways in which the sensory aspects of the holistic eating experience might enhance creativity.

Creativity Mechanism	Food Intrinsic Factors	Food Extrinsic Factors	Psychological Factors
Priming via associations with creativity (e.g., logos)	Creative cooking	Furniture/servingware by known creative designers Artworks in dining room Creative music (e.g., improvised)
Priming via concepts related to creativity (e.g., freedom and flexibility)	Food origin (e.g., free-range eggs) Soft foods (e.g., jello)	Soft seats and table linings Tall ceilings Dim lighting
Positive and relaxed mental state	Liked foods Sweet foods Familiar foods	Positive relaxing music, colors, and fragrances Nature/natural elements Encourage social interaction
Exposure to unforeseen connections	Complex foods		Structured tasting that focus on all sensory modalities Describing food with metaphors