8 awesome pics that show what happens when you play with your food

Cape Town - Remember when you were a kid and your mom told you never to play with your food? Well, Samantha Lee is doing the total opposite!

Some of us would gobble our food down in less than 5 minutes, but Samantha has an Instagram page filled with cute, quirky and very realistic pictures she makes out of food (even though sometimes you doubt you can actually eat it). 

She is a mom, artist, and makes food that tells a story.

Let's take a look at food that we wouldn't want to eat cos they're just so darn cute...

1. Anybody for some salmon and rice?

Mickey & Minnie. (Remake version) #leesamantha #Disney

A photo posted by Samantha Lee (@leesamantha) on May 5, 2015 at 6:59am PDT

2. Maybe some eggs?

Make your kid's morning meal a breakfast of champions! Roarrr! #leesamantha #foodart

A photo posted by Samantha Lee (@leesamantha) on Feb 6, 2015 at 6:35am PST

3. How's about a trip to NYC?

Winter wonderland in NYC. ? #leesamantha #pancakes #snow

A photo posted by Samantha Lee (@leesamantha) on Jan 27, 2015 at 7:56am PST

4. Remember Psy???

Let's Opp Op Op Opp Op Oppa Gangnam Style once more! (Remake) #leesamantha #foodart

A photo posted by Samantha Lee (@leesamantha) on Jan 7, 2015 at 5:41am PST

5. How's about some Beatles made out of rice and seaweed?

Let it be. #leesamantha #foodart #thebeatles

A photo posted by Samantha Lee (@leesamantha) on Sep 4, 2014 at 6:42am PDT

6. Wouldn't we all want to climb a pasta hill?

Together we can #GetTogether for a Priceless Cause! Dine out with your @MasterCard and you'll help Stand Up To Cancer @SU2C . Join the cause at priceless.com/causes.

A photo posted by Samantha Lee (@leesamantha) on Aug 20, 2014 at 7:29pm PDT

7. Queen Elizabeth even got a shout out...

Happy Birthday, Queen Elizabeth ll (21/4)

A photo posted by Samantha Lee (@leesamantha) on Apr 22, 2014 at 6:54am PDT

8. Who would eat this cute little bird???

Bird in a Nest. #leesamantha #pasta #easter

A photo posted by Samantha Lee (@leesamantha) on Mar 27, 2014 at 6:10am PDT

To view more unbelievable artwork, visit Samantha's Instagram account.