Tiger Bites: January 2017

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Once Upon a Plate

As our second attempt at professional plating, I believe we achieved our goal. Between our two plates of simple food we made each look elegant using our newfound plating skills.

During class we learned the fundamentals of excellent plating.
-- When using small items, plate in opposite numbers: Plating in uneven numbers is appealing to the eye, making food look more appetizing.
-- When plating on white plates, use other foods of other colors: White plates are very elegant looking, however, you need contrasting colors so that the food does not get lost.
-- Be sure to use the correct size plate/bowl for your food: If you have a small amount of food you need a small plate. With both food items we used small plates to make sure the plate does not look as if it swallows the food.

Once Upon a Plate

Our group performed plating by styling the food on the plate. We first cut a twinkie in half and placed it on a swipe of chocolate syrup. We then put some brown sugar along the corners to add color. Then we used some lime zest and sprinkled it around the plate add color and make it a garnish. Next, we put cool whip on the side to add a creamy texture. Our purpose was to make the dish appealing and look delightful.

Once Upon a Plate

We were trying to make our plate, indescribably delightful. It didn't take long to figure out what we wanted to do, we were all on the same page. We did good at working together. Plating is making the appearance of your plate look more appetizing.

Once Upon A Plate

Plaiting is the dressing of food. Having a background or design for a food. Our plate consists of an orange croissant drizzled in chocolate and caramel syrup and splashed on chocolate chips. The main part of the syrups is for design and flavor. The crunchy bread soaks up the savors of the syrups. The chocolate chips is mainly for design. The plate is completely white making the plate look bland. Therefor we added the chocolate chips on the side to add decoration and add more color.

Once Upon a Plate

Cinnamon Roll Creation

This was our first experiment that we ever done. Plating is like the finishing touch of the preparing meal. Chefs from various restaurants do this sort of thing to make the meal more exciting, more like "I want to eat that." As you can see the Cinnamon Roll is pieced in the middle while the chocolate and the Caramel syrup make the different shade of the brown and the chocolate chips was the finish. Whipped cream to tone down the brown color, to make the finishing touches to end the picture that I am creating.
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Once Upon A Plate

Plating is how a person designs their food on their plate. The cinnamon roll was baked golden brown topped with succulent orange icing and powdered sugar. Brown sugar was sprinkled across the plate to add color. We sliced an orange and placed a piece next to the cinnamon roll to compliment the color and flavor. Next, we sliced a lime and placed 2 pieces on the other side of the cinnamon roll for a more tangy fruity flavor. Lastly, we strategically placed 5 chocolate chips for appeal. Our group's intent was to make a mouthwatering dish that is also aesthetically appealing.

Once Upon a Plate

Plating food is the process in which people style food to make it look more appealing. Our first experience with plating food did not turn out how we had hoped. The cocoa absorbed the chocolate and caramel syrup, leaving our plate blemished; however, we did not stop there we. We proceeded by placing marshmallows and whip cream between the two pieces of twinkie, adding color to the dark, bland plate. We hoped to achieve that appealing look with our plate; however, it turned out quite the opposite.

Once Upon a Plate

Plating is the art of arranging food to appear appealing to the eye. When plating, one must be sure that the placement, angle, and lighting is precise. Even if the food is unappetizing, considering we used a twinkie, it can still seem as if it is when you correctly plate the item. Here, we attempted to achieve the look of a mouthwatering dessert; which, I believe we succeed in.

One Upon a Plate

Once Upon a Plate

Plating is how one presents his/her food in order to impress others. This includes the actual food, the angle of the picture, the lighting, and much more. This was our first experience with truly "decorating" our food. Our "Once Upon a Plate" consists of and orange roll, lime, orange slices, chocolate chips, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and orange icing. First, we used a grater to lightly scatter brown sugar across the plate as a simple way to add color to the plate. Next, we placed the orange roll off-centered to create a more appealing platter. Then, we carefully sliced a almost-golden orange. We placed one slice on the edge to help expose the tangy flavor scattered throughout the plate. Across from the orange slice, we placed two slices of fresh lime. Together, the odd number of fruit helps balance the plate. Next, we delicately drizzled orange icing in order to add flavor. We then added an odd amount of chocolate chips to better compliment the lighter colors. Lastly, we sprinkled a pinch of powdered sugar to also lighten the darkness of the orange roll. I hope you enjoy scrumptious dessert platter.

Once Upon a Plate

Plating is the art of designing a plate that pleases the eye, making you want to bite into it. We covered the twinkie in chocolate syrup and caramel to make the twinkie sweeter, also we add chocolate chips, brown sugar, powered sugar, and whipped cream. Our group was trying to make people to eat the twinkie.