{"product_id":"cooking-class-modern-food-plating-garnishing-by-bahar-somayeh-ghasemzadeh","title":"COOKING CLASS: Modern Food Plating \u0026 Garnishing by Bahar (Somayeh) Ghasemzadeh","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Art of Creating Beautiful Plates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has often been said that we eat with our eyes. From Instagram feeds to Michelin-starred tasting menus, how a dish looks has become an integral part of how we taste, and plating has grown into a sophisticated art form of its own. Thoughtful composition, a few fine-dining techniques and some well-chosen garnishes are a big part of what separates a home-cooked dish from an impressive, restaurant-worthy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this hands-on workshop, contemporary food designer and culinary artist \u003cstrong\u003eBahar (Somayeh) Ghasemzadeh\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of several Persian textbooks on modern food plating, introduces the art and principles of modern food plating, exploring how creativity, technique, colour, texture, and composition can transform an ordinary dish into a visually stunning culinary creation. The skills, techniques and principles you will get to explore offer style, polish, and the confidence to level up your kitchen game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoining her is guest speaker \u003cstrong\u003eHaleh Sohi\u003c\/strong\u003e, a food scientist and educator, who brings the science of ingredients, flavour, and texture to the question of why some plates simply work. This workshop will help you look at food beyond its taste, discover the artistic possibilities of culinary presentation, and elevate your own dishes to dazzle and impress.\u003cbr\u003e-----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinciples of Modern Plating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe workshop opens with a presentation introducing the fundamentals of food design: visual balance, colour harmony, texture, composition, and the artistic arrangement of elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Garnishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder guided instruction, you will prepare garnishes yourself, utilizing different advanced culinary techniques sure to inspire your imagination and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWafer Tuile\u003c\/strong\u003e – delicate, decorative wafer garnishes shaped with silicone moulds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Tuile\u003c\/strong\u003e – light, crispy garnishes with a coral-like texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearl Caviar\u003c\/strong\u003e – flavourful edible pearls made with agar-agar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Crisps\u003c\/strong\u003e – decorative chocolate elements for contemporary plating, particularly desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrogreens and Edible Flowers \u003c\/strong\u003e–\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGet to know different varieties of microgreens and edible flowers, and learn how to select and use them to enhance the colours, textures, and visual appeal of your dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlating Demonstration and Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBahar will provide in-depth demonstrations of modern plating techniques, exploring the creative process behind the presentation, highlighting how garnishes, colours, textures, and composition work together to create a harmonious and thoughtfully designed plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will then have the opportunity to plate, sample and then share one of two dishes: a savoury mezze plate or a dessert plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury Mezze Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e – beetroot hummus, a fresh chopped cucumber and vegetable salad, a crispy spinach and feta phyllo cigar, and vibrant green herb sauce, finished with microgreens and edible flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDessert Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eMasghati\u003c\/em\u003e, a traditional sweet with a delicate, gently sweet flavour, a soft, silky texture and fragrant notes of rosewater, served with fruit sauce, chocolate crisps or a decorative tuile, and fresh fruit and edible flowers.\u003cbr\u003e-----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBahar (Somayeh) Ghasemzadeh\u003c\/strong\u003e is a food designer and culinary artist specializing in modern food plating and culinary presentation. She is the author of several books on modern plating and the contemporary presentation of traditional Iranian cuisine, \u003cem\u003eEyes Eat First\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAncient Flavours in New Frames\u003c\/em\u003e. Her work focuses on the harmony of colours, textures, and flavours, combining artistic creativity with innovative garnishing techniques. She is passionate about exploring the cultural stories behind traditional foods and reinterpreting them through modern plating. Instagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/izh_afrank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@izh_afrank\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaleh Sohi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a food scientist and educator with a PhD and extensive experience in food science, microbiology, nutrition, and food product development. She has taught several food-related subjects at Fanshawe College in Ontario, Canada. 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