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fruit carving '''

Kae-Sa-Luk, the unique Thai art of carving fruit and vegetables into intricate flower shapes that please both the eye and the palate, was begun in Thailand in 1346. No other country practices this same decorative treatment of foods. Only a few people are still trained in this ancient court art, even in modern Thailand. The art of carving foods is an Eastern custom that has been adopted by creative food preparers around the world. One country that has embraced the beauty of fruit carving is Philippines. In Cebu, University of Cebu LapuLpau and Mandaue teach the basics of fruit carving.The stunning designs that can be created makes the food the center of attention when you serve your guests. No need to worry about what else is on the table!

Some of the more elaborate carvings can take hours to get just right, but practice makes it go faster and soon you'll find yourself designing your own patterns for watermelons, radishes, and any fruit or vegetable that can hold it's form when carved.Fruit carving is a delicate art and requires a lot of practice. You do have to prepare the fruit before you start and there are special tools you need in order to do the job well. Wash the fruit well and only use stainless steel knives or knives Italic textwith bronze blades for carving. Ordinary knives will cause discoloration of the fruit. If you carve too much you will waste a lot of the fruit, so be careful of excessive carving. The designs you choose should be appropriate to place on a plate of food.

When selecting the fruit, apples should be fresh with glossy skin and no bruising. They should be soaked in a mixture of lemon juice and water before carving. Pineapples should have large eyes with large fresh leaves that do not show any shriveling. The rind of the watermelon should be green and the flesh inside red. If you use green mangoes, make sure they are fully ripened. On the other hand, it is best to use cantaloupe melons that are not fully ripe.

You can make beautiful creations for your table when you carve fruit. Try carving apples into the shape of an apple leaf. Cut out a wedge shaped slice of the apple and trim away any of the core so that you have only the flesh and the peel remaining. Use a carving knife to cut the slice into the shape of a leaf and then use the tip of the knife to remove tiny pieces of the peel so that the cuts resemble the veins of the leaf. Cut notches along the edge.

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by marvin conchaItalic text (phil)