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Narahenapitage, Sumith Premalal de Costa.

Edible art : tricks & tools for master centerpieces from carved vegetables / Narahenapitage Sumith Premalal de Costa ; [translated from German by Edward Force].

Atglen, PA : Schiffer Pub., ©2006.

128 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

"Sculpture created from fruits and vegetables will challenge you, and amaze your guests. Simple techniques and tools make it possible to create absolutely stunning centerpieces that will be the talk of the party. Butterflies and rosebuds from colorful beets, carrots, and radishes are easily crafted. Elaborate melon lanterns and "flower" filled vases are crafted step-by-step in pictures, making it easy for you to follow the directions. Twenty-five splendid projects promise to delight dinner guests, and gratify their maker. An inexpensive hobby, food sculpture becomes a priceless addition to any table setting. This book will show you how to create imaginative centerpieces like a pro"--Publisher's description.

Table setting and decoration.

Garnishes (Cooking)

Vegetable carving.

Fruit carving.

Food presentation.

Essbare tischekorationen zum selbermachen. English

Translation of Essbare tischekorationen zum selbermachen.

Foreword: Too good to eat -- The eye eats too: a little story of origins -- A matter of freshness: tips and tricks for success -- Fruit and vegetable types: seasonal schedules -- The right equipment: tools and knives -- Plate decorations: Decorated carrot -- Radish spiral -- Tomato crab -- Tomato flower -- Garland -- Lemon puzzle -- Eggplant napkin ring -- Captured sphere -- Red beet butterfly -- Zucchini fan -- Tomato bird -- Fish -- Citrus king -- Bee -- Papaya flower -- Cucumber crocodile -- Table decorations: Elephant walk -- Water buffalo -- Hedgehog in the grass -- Too good to wilt -- Fruit bowl with zucchini cup -- Night light -- Buffet decorations: Real eye candy -- Exotic flower vase -- Tulips in every season.

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