Looks Good Enough To Eat: Instagram's Best Foodie Accounts

We're living in the age of social media where world leaders rule by tweet and our successes are measured by likes, shares and double-taps. Perhaps one of the most surprising developments in our increasingly digital dependent society is the role social media is playing in the food industry. Whereas celebrity chefs used to be the most important voices in food, culinary stylists, food photographers and artisan bakers are now drawing millions of followers and are among the world's most important influencers, driving trends and shaking up the status quo. Here are four of our favourite foodie Instagram accounts you should be drooling over.

Marcus Nilsson @pissinginthepunchbowl

Sweden-born New York-based photographer Marcus Nilsson started his career as a sous chef before following his bliss into food photography. His indie hipster-chic snaps offer beautifully crafted images of everyday eats, with occasional forays into more elaborately styled shoots, channelling an Old Dutch Masters vibe.

Edd Kimber @Theboywhobakes

Since winning the first season of The Great British Bake Off, Edd Kimber has become an internationally recognised food writer and stylist, with a massively successful podcast, Stir The Pot, to boot! His utterly delicious Insta-feed includes links to recipes so his more than 116,000 followers can reproduce his nom-worthy bakes at home.

Patti Page (@BakedIdeas)

The humble sugar cookie has become the canvas du jour for any self-respecting food artist, and Patti Page is one of the best in the biz when it comes to decorating these creatively brilliant biscuits. Her moreish masterpieces not only look delicious, but also tell whimsical stories, as do her stunning cake designs. If you don't want to take our word for it, her more than 124,000 followers can back us up.

Julie Lee (@Julieskitchen)

Famous for her stunningly composed photos and food collages (which can also be purchased as prints), Julie Lee's breathtaking images truly elevate top-notch food to new artistic heights. Her sumptuous photos revel in vivid colours and vibrant textures, while also charting Lee's world travels as she seeks out the prettiest plates from around the world. Prepare for some severe food envy.