Entertaining Edibles
50 Fun Food Sculptures for All Occasions
By Sidney Escowitz
160 Pages
Hardcover
2004, Sixth & Spring Books
$19.95
ISBN: 1-931543-46-1
It’s obvious that Sidney Escowitz’s mother
never told him not to play with his food. Or if she did,
he didn’t listen.
Coming from a large family where everyone
contributed to holiday meals, Sidney always tried to make
his contributions look special. That’s when he first started
"experimenting" with fruits and vegetables. After
retiring, Sidney got serious about his hobby. The result
is an inspired and inspiring collection of whimsical works
of art, created entirely from fresh produce (and a few well
placed toothpicks and wooden skewers).
Some of the sculptures are simple and easy
enough for kids to make. Some require more adult assistance.
Others are complicated tableaux that will challenge the
adults. But regardless of the skill level of the project,
instructions are clear and precise. The spiral bound format
keeps the page open flat so you can easily read as you go
(I wish more cookbooks would do that).
Sidney also shares lots of practical tips
that will give your finished sculptures a professional look
and send you on your way towards creating your own original
works of food art.
You can’t beat these sculptures for giving
your holiday, party and special occasion tables the wow
factor. Some of the sculptures are small enough to become
party favors or place card holders. Others are great for
serving platters, surrounded by tempting foods. Still others
make perfect centerpieces. All will build your reputation
for first class entertaining (caterers take note).
Creating Sidney’s sculptures also makes
an excellent family project that fosters creativity, bonding
and fun.
There’s a food sculpture in this book for
just about every occasion you can think of. Chapters Include:
Winter Wonderland -- includes
decorations for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Valentine’s
Day, Football Parties, Cocktail Parties and more.
Spring Into Summer -- includes
decorations for Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, 4th of July,
Graduations, Beach Parties, and more.
Harvest Moon -- includes decorations
for Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Happy Occasions -- includes decorations
for Baby and Wedding Showers, Birthdays, Anniversaries and
more.
Good Sports -- Includes food sculptures
with a sports theme -- perfect for birthdays of sports nuts
or to celebrate the kid'’ team. Sports includes are golf,
tennis, fishing, cycling, and weight lifting.
Animal Instincts -- Cute animals
sculptures include lion, horse and rider, exotic birds (2
varieties), giraffe, alligator, steer, frog, fish (2 varieties).
Flights of Fancy -- Includes whimsical
sculptures in a variety of themes including a Man Serving
Pizza, a Gardener Watering her Flowers, a Circus Clown,
a Couple Sitting in a Car, a Merry go Round (complete with
carousel horses), an Angel, and more.
