13 Show Off Your Food

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Published 2015

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I work as a food stylist for London magazines as well as writing recipes and I couldn’t be more emphatic about the importance of presentation. I’m not talking about dinnertime for the family, but if you’re having friends around just think about a few basic things to make your food look as good as it tastes:

display food on shallow platters, which make food look better than deep bowls;
chop and add herbs close to serving so they stay green and fresh;
serve dips on plates, spread out with extra virgin olive oil drizzled over;
show off your food on white servingware, as colour competes;
don’t overcrowd the plate or platter;
pick up stylish accents such as colourful chopsticks, serving spoons and dipping bowls;
perk up the colour of brown food with fresh chopped herbs, sliced red chilli, a few cherry tomatoes or lemon and lime slices.

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