Foods 30- food presentation

Question 1

what a garnish mean in american cooking ?

Answer 1

they use garnish to describe an edible ornament which is added to a main dish to make food much more satisfying to the eye and to the palate

Question 2

what does a garnish mean in french cooking

Answer 2

known as “garde manger” and is considered a fine art, as surely as paintings and sculptures

Question 3

3 reasons why garnishes are a great thing to add to a dish

Answer 3

1. Gives food that finished look
2. Gives the cook a chance to extend creativeness
3. To enhance a main course into a conversation piece that will long be remembered

Question 4

garnishing knife

Answer 4

wavy edged knife used to make “krinkle and waffle” cuts from potatoes and other veg

Question 5

twin curl cutter

Answer 5

used to create vegetable and fruit curls of contrasting colors

Question 6

food decorator tool

Answer 6

used to cut time and make small garnishes like radish roses and orange cartwheels

Question 7

spiral slicer

Answer 7

transforms vegetables into decorative coiled up spiral ribbons

Question 8

paring knife

Answer 8

designed to work as an extension of your hand and be able to “feel” the food through the blade

Question 9

explain garnishes complimenting the food they’re placed with

Answer 9

• should compliment the food in color, texture, size and taste
• garnish should never mask or overpower the flavour of the food being presented

Question 10

3 rules for garnishes

Answer 10

1. should not only be edible and attractive they should also be tasty
2. when garnishing a main dish it’s is permissible to use uncooked vegetables
3. stay away from anything artificial when garnishing

Question 11

should garnishes be made of artificial ingredients?

Answer 11

NO

-won’t have any taste or add anything to enhance the appearance of the food