The kitchen has undoubtedly emerged as one of the most creative spaces in the home in the past couple of months. After Dalgona coffee, banana bread and pancake cereal, people are channelling their inner artist by creating focaccia bread art. The classic Italian bread is thus getting a makeover with gardens and bouquets fashioned out of olive, bell pepper, spring onion, tomato, and other vegetables and herbs. Inspired by the artist Vincent Van Gogh, a Massachusetts-based baker, Teri Culetto, has even titled her bread art Van Dough. Two Mumbai-based chefs, who tried their hand at the trend, share their experiences.

Garden of herbs

Needa Khan, head pastry chef at Chantilly The Café, Bandra, feels that the bread art trend is here to stay. "It is a fabulous way to channel your creativity. You can add herbs, greens, spices, cheese, or even protein. This recipe is a variation of focaccia Genovese, a flatbread that is soft and chewy on the inside, and has a beautiful olive oil crust on the bottom and top," she shares.