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Thursday, 19 July 2018


Avocados aren't just delicious, they're also perfect for creating stunning garnishes that elevate your dish visually and nutritionally. Whether you're aiming for an avocado fan, avocado rose, or elegant slices, this guide will walk you through easy, step-by-step techniques to turn a ripe avocado into edible art. For me, Avocados are life! Since they are seasonal fruits, I always look forward to their arrival with bated breath, like my life depended on me getting the avocado. 

I live, live for the days when I can have my hands on avocados so that I can eat them as fruits, desserts, or even the main meal. How awesomely delicious is guacamole that you can eat with this delicious Kenyan style nyama choma without the guilt? It is said that people first eat their food by sight. 

How food is presented really matters, especially to us foodies who sometimes get too clinically obsessed when it comes to food pairings and presentations. One of the best ways to present interesting and delicious-looking food is by garnishes. Garnishing food just gives it that much more EXTRA vibe! Food should never be boring. 

Even if you are just making for yourself, a little garnish won't hurt. So I thought I would combine my love for avocado and garnishing and present to you how to create an avocado garnish or also known as Avocado Rose. When creating an avocado rose, make sure you do not use an over-ripe avocado. It should be firm so that you can slice it as thinly as possible, and it will not get all mushy on you.

Make sure to sprinkle lemon juice on the avocado so that it does not turn grey before you have had the chance to present it. You can garnish your toast, bread, salad, and main meals with this avocado rose, making the food already appetizing and beautiful to look at. Such an easy method that you can try out to give your food a touch of classy cuisine. Have you made an avocado rose before? Let me know

INGREDIENTS


1 Ripe firm Avocado

METHOD
Cut the avocado in half


Peel off the skin careful not to squish the avocado or break it


Lay one half of the avocado cut side down on a chopping board or clean work surface 


Slice avocado thinly. It is important that the slices be thin enough so that they are easier to shape


Slice the whole avocado to the end


Fan out the avocado slices so that they can form a long line that has slices overlapping each other


Starting from one end curl avocado  slices towards the center 


Continue to curl the avocado slices into the center until you get a rose like shape 


Monday, 12 March 2018

Learn how to cut mango cubes easily with this step-by-step guide. Perfect for smoothies, salads, and snacks, no mess, just juicy mango goodness! Cutting mangoes might seem like an easy, obvious task. Just grab a knife and dig in, right? But let’s be honest, if you've ever ended up with a mushy mess or struggled to get those picture-perfect cubes, you know there's more to it. Cutting mangoes is a simple art, and if you love a pretty presentation (whether for guests or just to impress yourself), then this guide is for you. Whether you’re prepping mangoes for a party platter or topping off your morning yogurt, beautifully cubed mango pieces are both practical and visually satisfying. Bonus? Mangoes are packed with Vitamin C, fiber, and all that sweet, juicy goodness that makes them impossible to resist.

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