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Illustrated Blog by Yoko Baum
Food and Lifestyle Illustrator


How to Create Food Map Illustration for the New Eater Cookbook: EATERLAND
How to make food map illustration ~ Illustration process for Eaterland Cookbook (Eater/Abrams Books): Sketch to Final food map illustration by Yoko Baum.
Yoko Baum
Mar 283 min read


How to Commission Food Illustration: A Step-by-Step Guide by Yoko Baum
Ever wondered exactly how to commission a food illustration?
Understanding the collaborative process helps you feel confident when hiring an illustrator for your next project. I’m Yoko, and today I’m taking you behind the scenes of my creative workflow.
Yoko Baum
Mar 262 min read


Oven-Baked Parmesan Delicata Squash Recipe | Winter Side Dish & Food Illustration by Yoko Baum
Cozy winter side dish! Oven-Baked Parmesan Delicata Squash illustrated by Portland, Oregon-based professional food & editorial illustrator.
Yoko Baum
Feb 41 min read


How to Use Yuzu-Miso: A Friendly Culinary Adventure with Food Illustration Recipes
Discover exciting new ways to use yuzu-miso from Japanese grocery, or Trader Joe’s (YES, THEY CARRIES IT! ). Happy cooking!
Yoko Baum
Aug 15, 20245 min read


A VERY ASIAN GUIDE TO JAPANESE FOOD: Illustrated Children's Book by Yoko Baum – Pre-Order is Open
A VERY ASIAN GUIDE TO JAPANESE FOOD: Illustrated Children's Book by Yoko Baum – Pre-Order is Open
Yoko Baum
May 26, 20241 min read


Oregon Wine Month: Blending Art, Wine, and Passion
As an Oregon local, wine lover, and illustrator, I am thrilled to celebrate May as Oregon Wine Month in a special and personal way.
Yoko Baum
May 20, 20242 min read


How to Make Rice Balls, Japanese“Onigiri” : Your Guide to Flavorful Homemade Lunches for Everyday!
#foodillustration #Japanesefood #howtomake #howtocook #foodblog #foodillustrator #editorialillustration #foodspotillustration...
Yoko Baum
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Is Food Your Friend or Foe? ~ How to eat HEALTHY and be HAPPY everyday ~ 10 guides for your kick start a fresh year!
#food #foodblog #foodillustration #health #foodhabits #healthylife #food&health #mindfulness #illustratedblog #kickstart How can we live...
Yoko Baum
Jan 16, 20244 min read


How to make the ULTIMATE cheese board, CHEESE BOARD MAKING 101
#cheese #cheeseboard #charcuterie #charcuterieboard #food #cheeseandwine #appetizer #holiday #christmas #thanksgiving #foodillustration...
Yoko Baum
Nov 16, 20233 min read


Hello Autumn! Pumpkin season is here! Illustrated food recipe blog by Yoko Baum - food illustrator
#foodillustration #foodillustrator #editorialillustator #illustratedrecipe #pumpkinrecipe #fallcooking #autumncooking #autumnrecipe...
Yoko Baum
Sep 29, 20232 min read


Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe ~ my old blender works incredibly well!!
#foodillustrator#foodillustration#strawberry#strawberries#strawberrydaiquiri#cocktail#cocktails#cocktailillustration#grandmanier#rum#booz...
Yoko Baum
Jul 18, 20231 min read


Dengaku Miso BBQ Sause ~ sweet& savory Miso glaze recipe
#foodillustration #illustratedrecipe #japanesefood #japanesecuisine #dengaku #miso #dengakumiso #misodengaku #vegetalian #vegan...
Yoko Baum
Jul 18, 20231 min read


Christmas in July! ~ Christmas Greeting Cards, Festive Holiday Food Illustrations
#foodillustration #greetingcard #christmascard #surfaceillustration #editorialillustration #Christmasillustration I'm enjoying sun-filled...
Yoko Baum
Jul 11, 20231 min read


Life is so much easier when you just chill out ~ Tropical Popsicle Illustration Recipe
#foodillustration#foodillustrator#illustrationrecipe#recipe#recipeoftheday#popsicle#popsicles#popsiclesticks#vegetarian#vegan#veganfood#v...
Yoko Baum
Jul 10, 20231 min read


Sake and Breweries Map of Japan ~ Does Sake has terroir like wines??
#mapillustration #japanmapillustration #japan #sake #sakemap #foodillustration #foodillustration #editorialillustrator...
Yoko Baum
Jul 3, 20232 min read


TV SHOW THE BEAR IS BACK - or should I say “The Bear is coming”? Lol. Casts Portrait Illustration
#thebear #thebearseason2 #sanmarzanotomatoes #foodillustrator #foodillustration #cannedtomatoes #dailydrawingchallenge #dailydrawing...
Yoko Baum
Jun 27, 20231 min read


Soak up the tropical island vibes! ~ one of the best tiki bars in US ~
#2danimation #gifanimation #foodillustrator #cocktailillustration #tikidrinks #tikicocktails #enchantedroom #freelanceillustrator...
Yoko Baum
Jun 20, 20231 min read


A Guide for Cheese Knives and Tools ~ which one suits you and your favorite cheese ?? ~
#foodillustration #illustratedfood #foodillustrator #cheeseknife #cheeseknifeguide #illustratedfoodguide #infographics...
Yoko Baum
Mar 6, 20231 min read


Awaiting Spring ! ~ Spaghetti alle vongole in bianco ~ spring longing recipe
#foodilustration #illustratedfood #recipe #illustratedrecipe #foodandwine #vegetarian #springharvest #cabbage #clams #clam...
Yoko Baum
Feb 21, 20232 min read


MISO SOUP 101 : The latter part ~ How to make Miso soup ? ~
#foodillustration#illustratedfood#foodillustrator#recipeillustration#illustratedrecipe#japanesecuisine#miso#dashi#dashisoupstock#dashibro...
Yoko Baum
Jan 26, 20232 min read
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