This book presents simple and attractive ways of carving fruits and vegetables for salads, garnishes, unusual dishes, and light-as-air fruit-based desserts, as well as table decorations that will do any hostess proud.

The art of fruit and vegetable carving has its roots in Asia, but today the creation of edible decorations is popular worldwide. Learn to create remarkable decorations for the table and garnishes for glasses and plates. Many tips, 440 color photos, patterns, and practical, step-by-step directions guide you through little works of art that are easy to produce. Carve a flower, shape a fish, a bell, the sun and moon. You will be adding light touches to your meals from here forward.

• Fun guide to the classic Fall craft. • Priced to move at $4.99. • Eye-catching 12-unit clip strip display. • Covers both traditional and modern pumpkin carving techniques. • Ready-to-use pumpkin carving patterns. • Includes Dremel tool carving and etching methods.

Readers are given permission to take nature's healthiest foods and make them into quirky animals and people, unlocking their imaginations to see the world in a whole new light. Full color.

This book presents over 130 garnishes for all types of food, and for all occasions. Recipes are accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions and advice on the equipment required.