Edible party platter
garnishes are all the rage. It’s a great rule to follow in case one of your
guests decides to help themselves to the garnish. Edible flowers, fruit,
vegetable carvings, and fresh herbs make things look pretty and yummy. Sliced
fruit (orange, lemon, and lime, alone or in a combo) also punches up a
platter’s edge. Slice the fruit and lay on the platter. If doing a citrus
combo, try and lay the slices on top of slices that are similar in size. That
will look best to the eye.
Don’t forget to keep
party platters clean during your event. I’ve learned from many catering
companies that the best way to clean up a platter is to use a white vinegar and
water mix. To do this, combine two parts water with one part vinegar in a
squeeze bottle. (Not to worry if you go overboard on the vinegar.) If you don’t
have a squeeze bottle, put the liquid mix into a bowl. Use a kitchen side towel
to dab at the platter, cleaning away any leftover food and sauces. The vinegar
cleans up gunk quickly, and leaves the platter looking clean and fresh. Add
more food and get the platter back out to the party, stat!
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