Garnishes help make food look attractive. The can improve the flavor and appearance of food and beverages. Garnishing is one way to show creativity and originality in preparing food. Cooks use garnishes to add contrast, texture, flavor, temperature, and shape to other foods.
Garnishing Notes:
1. A garnish is a decoration on a food or around the food.
2. A garnish is edible which means it can be eaten.
3. The colors of the food to garnish should compliment on another.
4. Most garnishes add nutrition to the meal as adding a decorative appearance.
5. The way the food is arranged on a plate may ge all the garnish that is necessary.
Below are a few samples of fruits and vegetables used for garnishing.
Food items to use for garnishing: 
| Fruits | Vegetables | Other |
|---|---|---|
Apples |
Carrots |
Chocolate Chips
|
| Cantaloupe | Cucumbers |
Chocolate Syrup |
| Honeydew Melon | Olives |
Cream Cheese |
| Oranges | Celery |
Ice Cream Sugar Cones |
| Watermelon | Tomatoes |
Sugar Cubes |
| Strawberries | Celery |
Jelly Beans |
| Star Fruit | Bell Pepper |
Cloves |
| Lemons | Zucchini |
Cinnamon Sticks |
| Grapes | Onions |
Peppermint Candies |
Cute and Funny Garnishes:
Mushrooms, orange candle, palm tree, snack heads, and a porcupine add a great conversation piece to any gathering.
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