western australia

Too creative to eat

@JudyEv (382104)

Rockingham, Australia

March 2, 2020 7:08pm CST

The collage shows some of the novel decorations that were on show at the Hindu wedding that we attended in Kathmandu, Nepal, recently. We saw the same sort of creativity in Thailand many years ago. We don’t see it much in Australia. Have you seen decorative carving of fruits and vegetables in your restaurants or eating places?

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@rebelann (117238)

• El Paso, Texas

3 Mar 20

I have never seen anything like this for myself, but I have seen it in pictures online.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Mar 20

They're very clever at this, aren't they? I wonder if it takes a lot of practice.

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@rebelann (117238)

• El Paso, Texas

3 Mar 20

I'm sure it does @JudyEv have you ever tried anything like this?

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 20

@rebelann I think I had a go at making rosettes from radishes once but that's about it.

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@LadyDuck (502491)

• Italy

3 Mar 20

I have seen those carvings, my cousin (the one who is Chef) spent 1 month in Thailand to learn their carving techniques. I should have followed his steps and become a Chef too.

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@LadyDuck (502491)

• Italy

4 Mar 20

@JudyEv He brought me back from Thailand the carving kit and a book, I made some experiment, only the easiest shapes.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 20

I think you should have although you are a very creative and clever cook without such training.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 20

@LadyDuck I didn't know there were special carving tools but I guess there would have to be.

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@wolfgirl569 (135770)

• Marion, Ohio

3 Mar 20

Those are different. Not around here.

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@wolfgirl569 (135770)

• Marion, Ohio

3 Mar 20

@JudyEv I have seen it for holidays a few times. But that is usually cakes and such.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Mar 20

@wolfgirl569 These are 'doggy' cakes I saw in Melbourne. That's Melbourne, Australia.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Mar 20

I've only ever seen them in Asian countries.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

4 Mar 20

Those are very creative. No. The only place I've seen it is in pictures on the Internet.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

4 Mar 20

@JudyEv That's great! I'm sure if I went to a fancy restaurant I might see something like that, but I never have.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Mar 20

@just4him I've never seen them in Western restaurants.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 20

At some places I've been to around here, I've seen carrots and radishes made into various decorative items.

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@LindaOHio (222417)

• United States

3 Mar 20

Not around here. Those are quite amazing.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 20

I like the top one. It looks like a mask.

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@LindaOHio (222417)

• United States

4 Mar 20

@JudyEv The flowers are unbelievable.

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@KityCat (7739)

• India

6 Mar 20

Nope. It's a new sight for me

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Mar 20

They're pretty clever, aren't they? The people who do this.

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@KityCat (7739)

• India

7 Mar 20

@JudyEv I would say they are pretty good.at doing these kinds of things. Looks like it is part of their tradition and culture

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

3 Mar 20

No I had not Judy not anywhere..except for pumpkin carving here but that is only on halloween.

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

4 Mar 20

@JudyEv It certainly is Judy

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Mar 20

I've only seen it in Asian countries but it's very intriguing.

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@jstory07 (148734)

• Roseburg, Oregon

3 Mar 20

I saw some watermelons that looked like animals at a show that I went to once. That was really neat.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Mar 20

They carve them beautifully, don't they?

@xFiacre (14786)

• Ireland

3 Mar 20

@judyev Carrots carved into flowers, yes, but I always think of how much I’m being charged for it so can’t relax to enjoy it.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Mar 20

Some salad vegies they play around with, don't they? I have a lot of trouble in a really flash restaurant (not that I've been in many) about paying through the nose for a bowl of soup. That stops my enjoyment too.

@JohnRoberts (109841)

• Los Angeles, California

3 Mar 20

Food as art.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Mar 20

That's it exactly.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

3 Mar 20

@JudyEv Not in restaurants here, but, I think I saw some on facebook.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Mar 20

I think it is a real skill to be able to do this.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

4 Mar 20

@JudyEv I agree with you Judy.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Mar 20

Amazing and colorful photos you are sharing! I have seen carved food but nothing like this.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 20

It's a real art I think. I'm sure I wouldn't be able to do it.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

3 Mar 20

we do from time to time (at the farmers market). I am always amazed at what people can create!

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Mar 20

They're so clever, aren't they? I'm battling to cut it up so it looks nice.