Garnish for More Attractive Food Presentations
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In food preparation, the focus is on taste. However, careful
attention should be given to the food's presentation. If your
food is carefully and attractively presented, people will
love it before it even hits their taste buds.
Take for example a bland-looking food such as macaroni and
cheese. A little parsley on top of it for garnish will add
color and make it more attractive. Parsley, a decorative herb,
is inexpensive and can give food a little spice. Because
parsley is a commonly used herb, it is widely attainable in
supermarkets. Curly-leaf parsley is most common, distinguishable
by its ruffled leaves and slightly peppery flavor. Italian
parsley has flat, dark green leaves. It has a slightly milder
flavor too. When buying parsley, get parsley with bright green,
unwilted leaves.
Aside from parsley, you can use other alternatives to garnish a
dish and give it an attractive presentation. Color-coordinate a
garnish to add color and life to a dish. For instance, fresh
orange, lemon or lime slices would liven up a steak and potato
meal. In addition, the juices from these citrus fruits will add
some zest to your meal if you choose to use them as flavoring.
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A simple garnish that looks very elaborate is a fruit fan. To
create a fruit pan, take a strawberry, pear or any other fruit
you like. Slice it from the bottom up to the stem, but do not
slice through the stem. Spread the slices into a fan. Place your
fruit fan on any bland dish and voila! An instantly attractive
meal.
Attractive cutlery and place settings are also vital to food
presentation. The most elaborate roast with delectable sides is
ruined when it is served in chipped serving dishes and dingy
cutlery. Your diners might go into your meal slightly turned
off before even tasting the food!
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