It needs no parental controls, you've probably seen it at work and people rarely hide their stash—why bother when it can be posted on Facebook?
Such is the new pornography that's everywhere: food porn! More savory than smut, this trend is all about the tantalizing action that's taking place on the plate, captured in food photographs that leave viewers drooling. From the offerings at five-star restaurants to the amateur cook’s finest culinary creations, its stars (millions of them) have taken over the internet, with hot shots from breakfast, lunch, dinner and beyond, commonly sporting hashtags like #Food and #FoodPorn on Twitter and Instagram.
Wondering where you can post your pic or get your fix? If it’s lamb porn you seek, head on over to the Photos section of our Facebook page or Community Center. You’ll find plenty of mouthwatering lamb images (new additions are most welcome, too). You can also check out these five dedicated food porn sites:
Flickr Food Porn Group
Geared towards those "who can't help but take pictures of food" and loaded with nearly 600,000 images, this is one of the most active groups on the popular photo-sharing site. A series of lively discussion threads add to the fun.
Food Gawker
Populated by food bloggers from around the world (editors review and select submissions daily), this "curated photo gallery" enables viewers to discover new recipes, techniques and ingredients.
Pintrest Food & Drink
Food images are also the fastest-growing category on this rapidly growing inspiration board site, where they reportedly generate 50% more re-pins than fashion and style photos. Many images connect to recipe posts, which can easily be repined for maximum visibility.
TasteSpotting
One of the earliest food porn sites (founded in January 2007), this "obsessive, compulsive collection of eye-catching images" presents itself as a visual potluck of all things taste-related. Submissions are reviewed by a team of editors, who dish out "a beautifully refined set of the community’s contributions."
FoodPornDaily
This popular site is what it sounds like, serving up the "most delicious food pic possible, once a day, every day." It also boasts a companion cookbook. The daily photo links to recipes when possible, and aims to offer chefs everywhere a little inspiration.