BOOK REVIEW: Entertaining Edibles by Sidney Escowitz
As a child, I used to gape in awe and amazement at the
almost life-like fruit and vegetable sculptures that appeared at many a buffet
spread in hotels. Those sights astonished me beyond words and at times my mum
had to drag my jaw-dropped self away from the displays to where the actual food
began. When I entered college for culinary arts, I managed to satiate my
child-like desire by preparing my very own assembly of fruits and vegetables to
mimic almost everything, from a birthday cake to a car. When this book dropped
on my lap, it changed my whole viewpoint on normalcy of fruit and vege
sculptures.
In Entertaining Edibles, celebrate any special occasion with
whimsical fruit and vegetable sculptures. Projects range from easy to advanced.
Full-colour photographs and easy-to-follow instructions accompany every
project.
Besides that, this book includes basic handling techniques
and trips (how to prevent an apple from browning when exposed to air) – and
best of all – all designs are edible.
Now as I look at the green Volkswagen beetle (green
honeymelon) being driven away by a suave Englishman (a radish with beans for
eyes), I can’t help but get intrigued into attempting more projects for family
and friends.
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