Food Carving Selection

Author: Zhang Renqing
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Publishing Date: 2001-07-01
Features: The book "Exquisite Food Carving," presented to readers, is a collection of outstanding food carving works by chefs from all over the country. It includes 175 (photographs of actual works), categorized into four major types: three-dimensional whole carvings, carved assembly, melon carving, and carved arrangement. The works cover a wide range of themes and varieties, including landscapes, garden scenes, figures and flowers, colorful vegetables and fish, birds and animals, mythological stories, and auspicious images favored by people. The carvings are lifelike and rich in meaning, reflecting both traditional national styles and contemporary charm. The latter part of the book also provides a concise introduction to the basic knowledge of food carving. The illustrations in the book are exquisite, and the text is concise, making it suitable for reading and reference by hotels, restaurants, cooking schools, and professional culinary artists. It also holds good aesthetic and practical value for general households.