Katra said:In article <[email hidden]>,
Bob (this one) said:Katra said:Okay, here is a set that has a similar tool. Note the big comb-looking
thing:
http://www.happycookers.com/wc.dll/products/divulge/1-7724.html
I'm betting now that it is a decorative garnishing tool of some kind for
scoring.
It's not like a comb, it's a ripple cutter. It's used to make
crinkle-cut spuds and the like. Solid sheet of steel pressed into
peaks and valleys.
Quoted message said:Anyone here ever do veggie/garnishing "art"?
I teach it.
Pastorio
Groovy... So, what is that tool? Have you ever seen it or used it?
Um, "it's a ripple cutter. It's used to make crinkle-cut spuds and the
like. Solid sheet of steel pressed into peaks and valleys." Looking at
it end-on, it's corrugated. It's one of several variations of the
basic tool. The edge is sharpened to cut through foods. It's also how
to make waffle-cut spuds. Cut down through the potato. Turn it 90° so
the cut lines are horizontal and cut down through it close to the
first cut (so it's a thin slice) and you'll get holes in the potato
where the corrugations meet.
See how hard it is to explain what to do? My class is a
demonstration/hands-on program so people can see it done and then try
it for themselves. A picture book makes it all much easier.
<http://tinyurl.com/5qs5h>
Quoted message said:I am big into presentation, even for just basic home cooking.
I have an appreciative consumer that makes it worth it! (dad)
One of our favorite things is the lunch time "dipping tray" that I do
for him once in awhile.
Anything especially creative I can do with cucumbers other than a spiral
cut?
Most garnishes aren't intended to be picked up and dipped into
anything. Maybe start here...
<http://images.google.com/images?q=food+garnishes&hl=en&btnG=Google+Search>
Quoted message said:Tomatoes?
Cheese?
You sure you want to cut the cheese right before lunch...?
Pastorio
