Just when you think you've mastered the art of entertaining, you realize there's one technique you haven't conquered yet - the art of food garnishing. A well-crafted garnish will seriously elevate the impression your cooking makes upon your guests. It's well worth the time it takes to learn and practice. With the help of these links, and a little practice, you should be a pro before your next dinner party.
An Apple Bird - Step-by-step illustrated instructions for creating a lovely swan from an apple.
Autumn Cheese Wreath - Instructions from the I Love Cheese site for creating a wreath presentation out of cheese slices.
Better - A Quick Blast of Flavor - Ideas for creative and healthy garnishes that can be added to a bowl of soup.
Cook's Ham - An assortment of garnishing suggestions for dressing up a baked ham.
Garnishes and Other Special Touches - Kraft Foods offers instructions with photos for citrus strips, twists, fans, and curls; frosted fruit; fruit fans; sauce swirls; and gumdrop flowers.
How to Make a Watermelon Basket - Step by step instructions with photos of the project and the appropriate garnishing tools.
Japanese Art of Garnishing - Four different, cute garnishes including a radish mouse, hard-boiled bunny, tomato rose and green onion ferns.
