Pretty Tastes Better

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    Buche de Noel

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    / December 21, 2011 / Leave a comment
    Some recipes are easily made beautiful, but some are specifically intended to be that way. Such is the Buche de Noel. A Buche de Noel is usually a rolled cake, decorated to look like a yule log. Despite this fairly tight definition, there are a lot of different ways to...

  2. Pretty 4th of July Food

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    / June 29, 2010 / Leave a comment
    Beautiful, patriotic dishes definitely have Wow! factor, and really, you only need a few. Too many crowded together and the Wow! gets lost in the crowd.

  3. Garnishing 101

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    / June 22, 2010 / Leave a comment
    Elaborate garnishes can be amazing and they do have their place, but there are many simple garnishes that are quick and easy enough for everyday use.

  5. Shocking! A tip for vivid veggies

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    / June 17, 2010 / Leave a comment
    Whether they are going into a crudite platter, a salad, or directly onto your plate, keep your green veggies vibrantly green by blanching and shocking them. The few extra minutes it takes will improve the look, taste and texture immensely. It's so worth it.
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Pinterest.com is a fun new site where you can "pin" images you find on the Internet and organize them in "Boards." Great for inspiration, ideas, organization and project management. Follow the Pretty Tastes Better board to see delicious looking plates from all over the web, as soon as I find them!