Hey All!
Does anyone know of a resource to learn more about food plating and/or re-creating some of the fancy dishes you would get at an upscale restaurant?
As a semi-foodie, I was enjoying reading the thread over in the "Antimustachian" forum regarding expensive meals (
http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/antimustachian-wall-of-shame-and-comedy/forummm-eats-a-$230-meal/ ). Most of my hobbies I have taken up as a way to save money, and cooking is one of those. As I've grown in my cooking - I have noticed that making impressive / beautiful dishes (a feast for the eyes) is one of the BIG places where an upscale restaurant will differentiate themselves. In addition - this is a topic that most cook books / cooking shows / cooking classes either *skim over* or leave out.
I've done some youtube searching and have a couple books - but was looking for some more thoughts and ideas. Bonus points if there is practicality involved - i.e. simple plate designs with sauces from common household ingredients - as opposed to a reduced rasberry puree that's strained (etc.).