Be a Magician in the Kitchen!--Culinary Art in Fresh Produce

I've always told my dear husband that 80% of his taste was in his mouth, now a professional chef tells me you've got to make food look great because 80% of taste is in the eye. What do I know? Ed Kane, an award-winning chef and co-author of Dining Out in Las Vegas, demonstrates with easy-to-follow directions how to create a cornucopia of edible table decorations: radish blossoms, a turnip daisy, melon swans, apple birds and a squash goose. Each is so absolutely easy to make that, trust me, your culinary creations will amaze even your most been-there-ate-that friends and family. After watching this video I actually garnished a salad with a tomato rose. Unfortunately, when I left the table to get the ketchup and returned, the rose was gone and my husband's cheek was unusually big. What a zucchini head! You know, I learned something though--a lot more than 80% of my husband's taste is in his mouth, and next time, I'll make a cute unassuming petit pepper rose...with jalapenos. No frills instruction, good close-up shots and plenty of examples make this program an excellent addition to both schools and public libraries. Highly recommended. Aud: J, H, P. (N. Plympton)