The Pleasure of Deception

Jellies are delicately set liquids, forced into a shape because they are otherwise shapeless. They can be beautifully transparent, or mystically opaque. They can be created in one or many colours, look dramatically majestic, entertainingly funny or romantic. Jellies can be embedded with, and display, fresh, preserved or candied fruits, or even a whole fish for theatrical effect. Flavour is entirely up to the creator and can be used to mislead the receiver. The card of deception has been played well, with cooks making jellies look like castles, scallops, or even bacon and eggs. And just like early puddings, jellies started as savoury dishes.