Title: Produce edible, decorative pieces.
Course: Culinary Arts II (16052-II) > Section: Applying Advanced Garde Manger Techniques

Production should include

- using design skills to show artistic vision, including sizing pieces appropriately
- using knife skills, special tools, and techniques
- enhancing the appearance of platters, trays, and general food presentation.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- When are decorative pieces appropriate or inappropriate?
- Why should decorative pieces be used?
- How can decorative pieces enhance the value of an event?

Communication

- How do design skills enhance one's employability?
- What tools and techniques are needed to produce decorative pieces?

Leadership

- What sanitation practices should be followed in preparing and serving decorative pieces?
- What skills are needed to produce decorative pieces?

Management

- What garnishing and sculpting tools are needed to create a decorative piece?
- Why is timing an important consideration in creating decorative pieces?
- What types of establishments would value design skills?