Story on a Plate: The Delicate Art of Plating Dishes

Plating - the art of presenting food on the plate - is brought to life for amateurs and pros alike, with spectacular photography and how-to''s for creating a visual feast with exquisitely arranged dishes.

Delicious food lives through presentation as much as taste, and creatively displaying food on a plate can turn a great dish into an artwork. In plating, a dish of food is transformed into a feast for the senses. Playing with contrasting textures, color hues, and aromas, this is a skillful culinary art that spans global cuisine.

''Story On A Plate'' introduces world renowned chefs and food stylists who guide you through the process of plating, step-by-step, from main dishes and appetizers to desserts.

''Story On A Plate'' opens up this gastronomic art form for both the amateur chef at home and the pro, and allows you to imaginatively and skillfully serve your own culinary creations.