Menu Madness

Energy is key!

What better way to energize ourselves then to play games that make us think quick. Getting in the game, being energetic and open minded and following through are important to great innovation. Of course, new information is also incredibly important to creating great innovations. The richer the facts we have the better our innovations will be! With richer facts we will be able to make new and different connections between things. These connections are the foundation for innovation. Our mental state and focus need to be positive to get the most out of our innovation efforts, too. If we are dragging, our innovation potential will drag. So, lets boost our brains by playing a quick game of MENU MADNESS.

The Game

You will be shown three sets of pictures, 1 set of pictures for each of a course for a 3 course meal. The pictures will be of different foods plus one picture of an object of some kind. From those pictures a new dish should be described. (Does this game sound familiar?

Here are the rules…

1. The pictures should play a large role in the inspiration of the dishes created
2. Be sure to describe your inspiration beyond just what the pictures brought to you
3. Other ingredients are welcome
4. Creations should be discussed in the comments
5. Absolutely no one will be chopped!
6. Rules were meant to be broken!

The Appetizer Basket!

The Main Course Basket

The Dessert Basket

Let the energy of the challenge flow! Don’t just be creative, be innovative which means don’t just think about the dishes you create with the above information, bring the ideas to life when you get the chance- that is innovation. Yes, please tell us about your dishes in the comments, but if you have pics, let us know! We are happy to share them on the blog if you would like.

Keep Eating! Keep Innovating!

Let us know about your innovative ideas in the comments or on Facebook.

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