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FOOD-PLATING5 MIN READ

Build a garnish plan before touching herbs

Design a garnish plan that has a clear culinary and visual purpose.

The roasted pear dessert is warm, soft, and sweet. It needs contrast and texture without losing the pear as the focal point. Missing bite -> visual job -> placement rule -> final restraint The common trap is using the garnish tray as a color palette. That creates a plate with mint, powder, sauce, and crumbs even when only two of those elements improve the dessert. Step 1 - Name the missing bite The pear needs acidity and crunch more than more sweetness. Garnish should solve a sensory gap first. Visual contrast should follow flavor logic. Step 2 - Pick the…

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