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...
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.
Foreword: Too Good to Eat 8The Eye Eats Too: A Little Story of Origins 10A Matter of Freshness...: Tips and Tricks for Success 12Fruit and Vegetable Types: Seasonal Schedule 16The Right Equipment...: Tools and Knives 18Plate Decorations 28Decorated Carrot 30Radish Spiral 32Tomato Crab 34Tomato Flower 36Garland 38Lemon Puzzle 40Eggplant Napkin Ring 42Captured Sphere 44Red Beet Butterfly 46Zucchini Fan 48Tomato Bird 50Fish 52Citrus King 56Bee 58Papaya Flower 62Cucumber Crocodile 64Table Decorations 68Elephant Walk 70Water Buffalo 76Hedgehog in the Grass 82Too Good to Wilt 84Fruit Bowl with Zucchini Cup 94Night Light 100Buffet Decorations 106Real Eye Candy 108Exotic Flower Vase 114Tulips in Every Season 122Dedication 128