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Garnish is a substance used as an
embellishment or decoration on a prepared food dish or drink item. In
some cases, it may give added or contrasting flavor, but a typical
garnish is used to augment the visual impact of the plate, not to
enhance the flavor. This is in contrast to a condiment which is
primarily a flavor added to another food item.
A great garnish can be made with little effort and in
easy ways, like for example just some slices of lemon or oranges, gut
half way to the middle of the circle and then folded, just a bit of
parsley on the side of the dish, some vegetable (carrots or celery)
cut in fine stripes and bundled up on the side, some tomato slices with
or without some cheese flakes, carrots cut in many shapes and forms just
to name a few. Those little extras give the dish that little extra look
that makes them stand out and show our dedication to the details. A
little love goes a long way! |
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Chef Harvey How to Garnish Kit
Book description:
Chef Harvey Rosen's Garnishing for the Beginner Kit Garnishing tools
make foods taste even better. If food is more appealing to the eye, it
is more appealing to the palate. The reshaping of fruits and vegetables,
especially when more surface is exposed, adds taste that would not
otherwise be easily perceived by the palate. In a professional kitchen,
the Chef Garde Manger beautifies the reshaping of fruits and vegetables
using tools like those shown here. The successful cook will make sure
that garnishing has its intended effect by first choosing foods with
tastes that complement each other. As with all special effects, learning
how to do it right is important. In this case, the basics are not very
difficult, however practice can make a big difference. Harvey Rosen's
instructional book and tools for the beginner is ideal way to learn. Kit
includes: Harvey Rosen's "How to Garnish" book Corrugated tool Food
decorator Spiral slicer Twin curl cutter Paring knife Stainless tools
with wood or plastic handles.
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