Culinary Plating Books. Although created with the Professional Cook and Baker programs in mind these have been designed as a modular series and there for can be. Many cooks give short shrift to this concept but let me assure you presentation is a very important part of the dining experience because we eat with our eyes first.
The American Culinary Federations Guide to Culinary Competitions. When adding the food to the plate balance on the plate is key place each item strategically. 06112012 Cooking to the Image.
Alinea by Grant Achatz.
The American Culinary Federations Guide to Culinary Competitions. The Art of Plating x Fidia Falaschetti x Roze Traore Dinner. With 600 beautiful photographs 100 recipes and feature pieces by three great food writers this book is an awesome tribute to the famed Chicago restaurant that Chef Achatz runs alongside co-owner Nick Kokonas. A Plating Handbook offers readers a fascinating perspective of a culinary Art that demonstrates taste as not simply a means of creating flavor but also a cultural context larger than the Professional kitchen.