#FRUIT CUTTERS FOR EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS FULL#

This is repeated on the opposite side, removing a second chunk of the pineapple. One chunk of the pineapple should fall away easily. The knife has to start as close to the core as can be accomplished, then slicing straight downwards until reaching the circumference cut. Then, standing the pineapple upright, getting the knife up under the sharp leaves is the next task. This requires first cutting partway into the pineapple all around its center circumference.

The reason I went with this design is because I loved how the top rosette of leaves on the pineapple stay in place and give height and a little bit of splendor to this simple design. Probably the most difficult part of this little project is the prepping of the pineapple. Cutting radishes into fancy roses or making cantaloupe rind look like fancy leaves will likely have some saying they 'have no talent for that sort of thing.' I spent a lot of time poring through books and online to see what might be accomplished that would look lovely, yet be simple enough for anyone. Using a piping bag, while not difficult in the least, terrifies most people. On closer inspection, it becomes apparent that they need a lot of nit-picky steps, and possibly a fair amount of artistic talent to pull off. Edible Fruit Centerpiece Some of the ideas out there for making an edible centerpiece seem simple enough at first glance. In previous cooking demonstrations I have run into too many who feel they cannot attempt a thing as they have 'no talent'. To date, I have not needed to do it, so I haven't taken the time to practice and become proficient. Yes, there are plenty of lovely works of art out there, made with fruits, vegetables and cold cuts, but most people will shy away from anything too difficult, including me! If I took the time to learn all the tricks for making food art, I am sure I could do it. My goal with demonstrating this centerpiece at the class is to show that no particular skill is needed to make it. I hadn't been grocery shopping in a couple of weeks, so yesterday I finally went and got all the fruits I thought I would need to create this edible centerpiece. It could also have been a vegetable or cold cut centerpiece, but I opted for fruit. The last thing I needed to accomplish was the creation of a fruit centerpiece.

#FRUIT CUTTERS FOR EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS FULL#

I create full color recipe pages with all the step-by-step photos so everyone will have the knowledge they need to recreate these recipes at home. Also, I photograph as I go, so I have step-by-step photos if needed. I recently made the dishes I will be demonstrating in order to make sure everything tastes right and the recipe amounts are correct. The working title for this demonstration is 'Summer Patio Brunch'. I was asked to do a cooking demonstration at the end of June, sponsored by the Dacotah Prairie Museum.

Fruit cutters for edible arrangements