Vegetable And Fruit Carving

Carvings by Boonmee Nishimoto

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:09:00 +0000

Continuing on my commitment to portray the work of fantastic Fruit and Vegetable Carvings artists on my Blog, today I will be presenting to you the work and more information about my Friend and wonderful Fruit and Vegetable Carving Artist Boonmee Nishimoto.

Boonmee Nishimoto

Here she is seen with her Teacher Saowapa Albright (Sophie).

I take this opportunity to express my deepest regards and respect to her teacher Saowapa Albright (Sophie). who has been a teacher to so many wonderful Fruit and Vegetable Carving artists. You may be seeing her on so many of my Blog Posts of the wondrful artists that I am writing about on my Blog.

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More about Boonmee Nishimoto.

Boonmee Nishimoto is a native of Thailand. She is both an instructor and a designer of Thai fruit and vegetable carvings. Boonmee has been teaching beginning and intermediate classes at the Adult Extension Program at Los Angeles Harbor College in Southern California. She is also available for a one-on-one course, where you will have her undivided attention. The difference between the group course offered at the adult extension program and the one-on-one course is that you will learn to carve a project of your choice and you will not leave (unless you choose to do so), without completing your edible art. Boonmee has been practicing the ancient art of Thai fruit and vegetable carvings for many years. Just like a music virtuoso, Boonmee maintains her high level of craftsmanship by continuing to take classes and seek council from her mentor of many years.Besides teaching, Boonmee offers a unique “catering” service. With your needs in mind, Boonmee will design and carve fruits and vegetables Thai style for your event(s). Think of highlighting your table with ornately carved edible fruits and vegetables. They can be eaten during the meal event or they can be offered as parting gifts. What a unique treat to give to yourself and to your guests.

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Before I go on to display some of her fantastic work let me highlight some important Events and classes she is going to conduct.

She will be have a carving class at LA Harbor College starting on Feb. 27. There is a special event the "Cherry Tree Blossom Festival" at Columbia Park in Torrance, CA on March 4 from 11 AM - 3 PM. She will be doing a Thai Fruit and Vegetable Carving demonstration.

For further contact information on "Cherry Tree Blossom Festival" at Columbia Park in Torrance, CA .Community Services Department (310) 618-2376 and Classes information website at :www.lahc.edu/ext or call (310) 233-4450 to enroll. Address is 1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington CA,90744.

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Contact Information

Mrs. Boonmee Nishimoto

Email: designsByBoonmee@gmail.com

Phone Number: 310-753-5150

Fax: 310-872-5495

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As a distinguished carving artist Boonmee Nishimoto has a wide range of carvings to display. I have displayed only some of them here and if you want to see more of her work you just have to access her work both at her facebook Profile at - Boonmee Nishimoto and also at her site at Designs By Boonmee and it will take you to her Album/Gallery.

Vegetable Carvings

This carving above is a Crok Neck Yellow Squash Carving.

Another one of her wonderful Fruit and Vegetable Carving Displays.

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Here are two great Photographs of Fruit Platters created by Boonmee.

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Simple yet Exquisite work of Watermelon Carvings done by Boonmee

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For an Artist as distinguished as her it is obvious that you are in for some more great surprises. Yes none other than some of her fantastic Soap Carvings which are so delicate and exquisite that you would even think twice before handling them.

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The best is yet to come!

Now if you still want to see more of her fantastic work and Carvings you may click on this image and go to her site where you can watch a wonderful Slidehshow of some of her best carvings!

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I could go on for ever, but leave it to you all to enjoy her fantastic work. You can once again access her work both at her facebook Profile at - Boonmee Nishimoto and also at her site at Designs By Boonmee

Vegetable Carving display by Mansi Kate

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:27:00 +0000

Vegetable Carving display by Mansi Kate

Continuing on our efforts to try our hand at Vegetable and Fruit carvings, the gift from Nitda Phongcharern along with the Carving set was a welcome boost to our tryst with Carving. Last time I had exhibited one of our first carving efforts with a simple Kitchen knife, which is seen below. Very simple, or rather amateurish carving but it was a first step into this wonderful art. My daughter Mansi was not only overjoyed at receiving the set but got ready to start her first carving display. Though she had done some wondrful small Tomato and Carrot carvings earlier with the simple kitchen knife, which unfortunately I could not photograph, she tried her had at some simple sliced carrot and cucumber carvings which she has displayed in a plate. The cored remnants of both the carrot and cucumber have also been used as simple garnishing to compliment the colors.

I know again this is a very amateurish carving but for a 13 year old to take up this art only after reading my blog and being motivated by the wonderful artists I portray on my blog is commendable. I am sure she will learn from experience, as she has been watching the "Traditional Thai Fruit and Vegetable Carving" video CD by Sumalee Murphy over and over again, and I am sure she will come out with some wonders. I too will be trying my hand at carving as soon as I get time off from my busy schedule, so here are the two photographs of the Carrot and Cucumber sliced carvings Mansi made today. Both are the same plate,one only with a dash of flowers to brighten up the display! Hope you all like it. Will be back with some really good carvings as we are planning for a bigger Carving session either tomorrow or on Sunday being a weekly holiday for her from school. So enjoy!

This is the first carving we had made with our simple kitchen knife set which was already displayed in my previous post.
This was a simple Tomato, Cucumber Radish, and Spring Onion Carving display!

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What you see below are Simple Carrot and Cucumber Sliced Carvings Display by my Daughter Mansi.
The same plate has been photographed with a Floral display just to add color!

This was done only to highlight to her the effect simple floral or even additional display can have on the overall display of your Carvings. Every detail is important!
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Friends, Proffesionals and experienced Vegetable Fruit Carvings please excuse our first efforts and I am sure we will come up with some mind boggling carvings in our next post! All this credit goes to the motivation you wonderful artists give us through your work! Thank you!

Thank You Nitda Phongcharern and All Vegetable and Fruit Carving Artists

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:40:00 +0000

Thank You Nitda Phongcharern!

I take this opportunity to Thank all my Friends, Readers and Patrons for reading, subscribing to my Blog, and constantly motivating me to do better. As you are all aware I have been posting about various wonderful Fruit and Vegetable Carving Artists all over the world and on Facebook as well, trying to display their work, their skills, courses if any and I do this unconditionally out of my own liking for this art. I have always enjoyed the arts and carving came to me naturally though I did not practise it at home. I used a simple home knife to do the carvings and kept experimenting on various Vegetables, but never took it seriously. Nor did I photograph the works so I could dislplay them to others. However recently I have taken more interest and even have one of my simple Vegetable Carving Displays shown below.

My intention to display the work of other Artists on my blog was to not only getting to know more about these artists and their art, but also readers who scan the web for various information could not get most of it on one Blog. To some extent I feel I have succeeded, and I will endeavour to do my best.

Due to my work I not only befriended so many wonderful artists on Facebook and other Social Networks that I was happily shocked how much this subject of Carving is liked by thousands of people. As you will see my Blog has crossed the 100,000 visitors mark for which I once again thank all my visitiors, patrons and subscribers. During this most of the Artists who I wrote about appreciated my efforts and there are many more about whom I have created write-ups but will require some time to publish the works.

Recently I had posted a few details about Vegetable Carvings and other Carving work done by Nitda Phongcharern. As most Artists do she too appreciated my work and furthermore surprised me when she said that she had sent me a Gift as a mark of appreciation for my posting about her work and her Classes on my Blog. This was most unexpected all the more undesired. When asked what was the reason for the gift as I never expected anything in return! Pat was her reply - "Because you are my friend and it is very hard to find a nice person like you and you do thing for other people from your kindness heart and I hope you like it." - I think this is my biggest present from any one. What more could I ask than for appreciation and realization from a person that I have done this only from my heart unconditionally as a true friend though we have never met and stay Miles and Continents apart! Today I received her present and like I said though her appreciation of my work was worth more than her Gift it will remain as a Token of her appreciation, and remind me that there are so many friends that really like me and my work from the bottom of their heart!

I take this opportunity to portray the Gift I received not as a commodity for display but my sincere appreciation towards Nitda for her kind gesture. Yes the Gift contained a wonderful DVD on Vegetable and Fruit Carving by Sumalee Murphy, a wonderful Veg and Fruit Carving Tools set and a Cute little Christmas Greeting! Thank you so much Nitda for your kind Gesture. I will cherish this gift very much, and now you can look forward to some great displays of Veg and Fruit Carvings from me myself, very soon - thanks to the Tool Set she has sent! I have also displayed a very simple and possibly one of my first Veg Carving Displays which me and My Daughter Mansi did together and luckily had photographed, for all of you to see. I will now photograph all my works and try to display them whenever I do so!

Here is the wonderful Gift I received from Nitda Phongcharern!
This is a close-up of the DVD and the Carving set.
THANK YOU NITDA

Here I have posted the first set of Vegetable Carving displays I did for a small Family Get together we had at home!

This was a simple carving of Tomatoes, Radish,Cucumber and Spring Onions I did with a simple Kitchen Knife so all you wonderful and Proffesional Artists please excuse me for the crude carving! I assure you that you are all in for some great surprises! It is all the motivation that I have received from all you wonderful Artists, please while I expressly thanked Nitda for the Gift I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all Artist who have been a source of inspiration behind this Blog!
Please remember that your love, appreciation, guidance and motivation is my Biggest Gift!

Khun Narata and her Fantastic Work of Carving

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:52:00 +0000

Khun Narata

Continuing on my efforts to portray the work of Established and growing Fruit, Vegetable and Soap carving artists from all over the work on my blog, today I take this opportunity to bring to you this wonderful Artist Khun Narata and her work to you all. This multi-faceted artist is aTeacher, Regional Marketing at International Carving Association, KIWI & KOM - KOM PRODUCTS CO.,LTD.

Besides this she is involved on a host of activities which you can check out on her Profile at Khun Narata
In this Post I will highlight some of her exquisite work of Carvings in Vegetables, Fruits, and Soap Carving. I am sure all Carving enthusiasts know her well enough on Facebook, but this is my effort to bring to the public some of her best works on one page. There is a lot more you can see about her Carving Skills at her Profile page on Facebook.
I leave you now to enjoy some of her wonderful work of carving, as I will first portray some of her fruit carvings, carving displays, and soap carvings here.

I have posted only some of her best carvings which I liked and also given the direct link of that respective album on the heading and the images so you can enjoy the innumerable work of art she has created at your leisure!

WONDERFUL WATERMELON CARVINGS

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FANTASTIC SOAP CARVINGS

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SOME FANTASTIC CARVING DISPLAYS!

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GREAT PAPAYA CARVINGS!

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SOME MORE GREAT PUMPKIN CARVINGS!

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There is so much this Artist churns out every now and then and yet you don't tire watching her exquisite carving work. It is such artits that keep this fine Art of Vegetable and Fruit Carving alive. I wish her all the best in her work and we look forward to watching her give us more such wonderful work to watch and get inspired! All the Kest Khun Narata!
In my next post I will give more information about some wonderful carving tools she has for sale.

Amazing Carvings by Nitda Phongcharern

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:08:00 +0000

Amazing Carvings by Nitda Phongcharern

Behind every good artist there is always a good teacher, yet few artists would take this opportunity to thank their teachers for what they have learnt from them. It is your respect for your Teacher, and their art that takes you places, as they are always there to bless you and feel proud of your work as much as you will when one of your students comes out with a fantastic creation and you proudly say - "This is my student". Here you will see some of Nitda Phongcharern's work of carving which she has dedicated with pride to her Teacher, and obviously so! It is her humbleness and simplicity that makes her portray the work of her Teacher and herself in a separate Album. I am sure Nitda's Teacher will be feeling as proud of her student as we are! Keep it up Nitda, it is the Blessings and Greatness of your Teacher that are now seen in your work and we are sure that you will keep us inspired with more of your great work!
Do convey our Respects and Regards to your Teacher!
Here are a few of her great work Images and also you could see more of her work at her profile and her albums.
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Nitda Phongcharern's Teacher
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Some great images of Carving work Portrayed by Nitda in her Album which I liked and wanted to share! These are some of her works at the New Year Show at Thai Town on 4/3/11.
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Here is Nitda at the King of Thailand's Birthday 2011 event! Proud of you and your work!
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You may see more images and also Nitda's work at her Profile and Albums at
Nitda Phongcharerm

Amazing Soap Carvings by Nitda Phongcharern

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:18:00 +0000

Amazing Soap Carvings by Nitda Phongcharern

I have always been imspired by the work of so many Fruit and Vegetable Carving Artists on Facebook, and tried to portray their work in my blog. Here once again is a series of fantastic carvings by my favorite artist Amazing Carvings by Nitda Phongcharern. Once in every few days she brings out some classic carvings both in Vegetable and Fruit carvings as well as Soap carvings. Here I have only taken some of her best soap carvings which she has posted recently in her album so that all of you Fruit, Vegetable and Soap Carving enthusiasts can take a look at her fantastic work. I don't need to comment on her art as the work speaks clearly for a lot of dedication and love for her art, along with painstaking skill that goes into each carving!
I am sure along with me there will be a lot of other Carving enthusiasts who will get together with me in thanking her and congratulating her on her great work. Keep inspiring us with more of your work Nitda!

Those who want to take a look at her other work may catch her at her Facebook Profile..
Nitda Phongcharern

I leave it to you to enjoy her work of art!
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Those who want to take a look at her other work may catch her at her Facebook Profile..
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My next post portrays some of her best Vegetable and Fruit Carvings!

Fruit & Vegetable Carving Made Easy by Nita Gill

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:44:00 +0000

Fruit & Vegetable Carving Made Easy by Nita Gill
Here are some more great Fruit & Vegetable Carving Videos by Nital Gill who I had featured in one of my previous Blog Posts. This Artist impresses me by the range of information and training that she gives and all details are available on her site at Vegetable and Fruit Carvings.
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Learn how easy it is to carve beets and turnips into red and white roses, apple swans, ribbon flowers from leeks and heart carved oranges. Fun vegetable and fruit carving made easy.

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Learn how easy it is to carve a citrus peel rose. Fun vegetable and fruit carving made easy. Check out Nita's vegetable and fruit carving lessons.

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See the lessons in the Vegetable and Fruit Carving 101 - Eleven week Video Course for beginners. You'll see what you will learn in this fruit and vegetable carving class.

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Learn how to make a chocolate dipped strawberry bouquet. Learn a trick specific to making chocolate covered strawberries for a bouquet and learn what to do to avoid making a gloppy chocolate covered mess.

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Tips for Easy Pumpkin Carving!
Easy way to hold your pumpkin in place securely so that you can carve a pumpkin more easily.

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Nita Gill shows how to carve a simple tomato rose garnish with a roma tomato.

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I am sure you will like all the videos and if youneed any more informationa about her fantastic work you may go and visit her site at - Vegetable and Fruit Carvings.

Fruit and Vegetable Carving by Pedro Beltrão

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:21:00 +0000

Fruit and Vegetable Carving by Pedro Beltrão
Here are some great Fruit and Vegetable Carving videos by Pedro Beltrão
I have not put in any description and left it for you to enjoy the displays.
You can get all the details you want about this wonderful Artist at
Pedro Beltrão
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Some simple but neat Fruit Carving displays by Pedro Beltrão

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I am sure you will have liked the videos. Keep a watch for more!

Some more fantastic Veg and Fruit Carving & Tools Videos

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:05:00 +0000

Back from a short gap for the New Year! Once again Wishing you all a Happy and Prosperous New year! Here are some fantatic Veg and Fruit carving videos I thought you would like to watch. They are very simple yet innovative and new. So tak your time and have a great day!

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Armed with a paring knife and a little imagination, Chef Rick Z summons a heart-healthy sea monster from the depths of his produce bin.

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Here is a quick Palm tree carving! Chef Rick is a stand-up guy that can make a salad stand up...literally. String up the tiki lights and throw your favorite old Les Baxter 45 on the turntable because the palm trees are swaying on the Isle of Chef Rick!

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Here is a fantatic Wonder Knife the Chef demonstrates its use. Chef Rick Z slices, dices & brings down the house with a barrage of classic one-liners as he demonstrates "The Wonder Knife".

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Chef Rick is back in black with the French Chef's Knife.

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Hope You like these few videos I thought would lighten up your day especially with the Chef's witty talk! Take care!

Thank you very much Visitors Readers and Patrons!

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:51:00 +0000

Thank you very much Visitors Readers and Patrons!

On this day I would like to thank all my dear viewers, readers, followers, and partons of my Blog - Vegetable and Fruit Carvings for their unstinted support, guidance, comments and suggestions which has made my blog stand out amongst the others. I am proud to say that because of your patronage and liking to my blog the Blog has crossed a Viership of more than 100,000 views by visitors as on today. I have placed here below the Flag and Visitor counter which shows the fantastic support you have given me. As you will see that visitors from more than 179 Listed Countries have visited my blog and it is only because of your love and support that I have achieved this distinction.

My visitors and readers have always been a source of inspiration and guidance for me, and we share a special bonding. It is because of your constant guidance, ideas and comments that I have tried to publish better and new articles on Vegetable and Fruit Carvings on my Blog, and I will continue to do so. What better a New year Gift can I ask for that my patrons love my work and blog so much. I solicit your continued love and partronage and assure you that I will strive to publish newer and better content in future!

This is the Visitors Counters that shows up on my blog on the right hand side, which I have posted here again for your benefit. If you click on the bottom of the Visitors counter where it says Flag Counter it will take you to the page where it shows how many visitors from so many different countries have visited my blog for which I am very thankfull. This is a big achievement for me because of your constant support and patronage, and I will strive to reach out to more people with more articles of their choice!

Once again a very big thank you and wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous new year!

Another Watermelon Carving by Narongwacha Broytubtim

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:04:00 +0000

Another Watermelon Carving by Narongwacha Broytubtim

Here is another set of wonderful Watermelon Carving instructions with images by Narongwacha Broytubtim. As you will see in the images below this carving is more intricate and delicate, so you will be able to learn both the simple carving of the previous post and a delicate carving in this post.

1. Draw a large circle anywhere on a watermelon. Then draw six petal designs pointed inwards.

2. Carve out the petals to show some watermelon red. Carve the underside of the petals thinly to make room for several additional layers underneath.

3. Round the area under the first layer of petals. Draw and carve out smaller second layer of petals in-between the first petals.

4. Continue to the third layer of petals. Then prepare to carve several layers into a bowl shape.

5. Make rows of small designs downwards, working gingerly in-between the long outer petals.

6. The depth and the curve give the desired dimensions.

7. Start the outwards layer of petals.

8. Create large petals to offset the detailed designs of the center. Continue with leaves and clusters of buds as you please.

Hope you like these carving instructions. For further details you may read the actual site at -Another Watermelon Carving by Narongwacha Broytubtim.

Carving a Watermelon By Narongwacha Broytubtim

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:09:00 +0000

Carving a Watermelon By Narongwacha Broytubtim

Here is a step by Step Pictorial display of how to carve a Wonderful Watermelon displayed by Narongwacha Broytubtim. There are only a few images for each carving, but I am sure it will help the artists to get an idea of how to go about the work, and with practise you will be doing wonders!

Carving a Watermelon By Narongwacha Broytubtim

1. Start with a neat Circle, after you have peeled off the sking in the area you want to carve!

2. Carve deeper to reach more colorful part of the Watermelon so it gives you a better idea.

3. Creat the first layers of the Petals carefully on all sides so you can proceed further using them as a guideline.

4. Continue to the second layer in the same way trying to offset the layout so it looks like the petals of a flower!

5. Proceed carefully to complete the second layer which will give it a great look by now!

6. Add a Bud or a Leaf as per your liking. As you practise you will get an idea how you could do this.

7. As you go further layer by layer, with proper alignment and use of leaves and buds you will start getting the 3D effect with leaves.

8. As you go further and decide upon a final level of carving you will start admiring the effects and the work that has been done.

As I said only practise makes the man perfect, and these images and this series of Carving a Watermelon By Narongwacha Broytubtim will surely help you a lot. You may also acces these details at HOW TO CARVE A WATERMELON. Have a great time and watch my next post which is another watermelon carving by Narongwacha Broytubtim. I am sure you will love it.

Fruit Carving Ideas for Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:35:00 +0000

Here are a collection of Ideas and presentations you could use for Christmas. There are fruit carvings, Snowmanm Jingle Bells, Stars and the whole lot to make your Chirstmas brighter and tastier! Have a great time!

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You could get more Ideas for Christmas food decoration from http://www.vkusnoeda.com . The Fruit Snowman is made of apples. It's easy and fun! Enjoy the fruit sculpturing together with kids!

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Wonderful Christmas Watermelon Carving!

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Honeydew carved in Christmas bells on a fruit display with strawberries covered with chocolate. Enjoy!!!! Merry Christmas!!!

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Watch some really fantastic fruit and vegetable carvings and ideas at this Blog by Selena at

Fruit Carving Arrangements and Food Garnishes

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Hope you like these ideas especially the last link where you will find so many ideas by Selena.

I'll be back with more!

Banana Carving Art

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:04:00 +0000

The Banana Brigade!

Banana Carving Art
To Eat or Art on Bananas!
Here are a collection of pictures I received in my email of wonderful carvings on Banana! Innovative, delicately carved images, that require a deft hand with a soft touch to get the effects that you see here. Enjoy the Images!

Well now that's much more clear!

Now this guy is taking it seriously! Don't get angry!

Poor guy it looked like the artist lost his cool and
beheaded him but he came back with a vengeance!

Now that's a nasty face to make! You could scare the kids!

That's much better!

Woo Hooo! that dragon looks mean!
And to accompany it you have a meaner Boss!

Hee Hee Hee Hee! Looks like the Boss has the dragon dancing to its tune!

Hey! did I see you somewhere in London! Yes you Bet!

Now that's too much of a load on the poor man's head!
But his friend seems to be happy with the short hat!

Anyways I am going to have the last laugh!

Keep smiling! Hope you all enjoyed the Banana Brigade and while I keep looking out for more, why don't you try your hand at carving some Bananas like the ones you saw here!

Vegetable and Fruit Carving Books and DVD

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:07:00 +0000

Vegetable and Fruit Carving Books and DVD

Here are a collection of Great Books and DVD on the Art of Vegetable and Fruit Carving. Take your pick from the selection, while I browse for more and upload them in my next post.
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Fruit & Vegetable Sculpting DVD by Chef Ray Duey

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Complete Step by Step Vegetable and Fruit Carving Book by Nidda Hongwiwat

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F & V Carving Book by Alfredo T. Pango

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Ancient Thai Art of Vegetable Carving by Sumitra Narain

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Hope you like these books and DVD. Keep a watch as I am coming back with more of such Books and DVD's.

Culinary Carving Tools and Sets

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:53:00 +0000

Culinary Carving Tools and Sets
Here are a selection of top Culinary Carving Tools and Sets collected for my dear patrons and readers. You may directly click on the Image or link to go to the site and buy it with the various options the site provides. All Products are of International Quality and Prices are most competitive as per the offers provided by the respective sites. So have a blast!

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Chef Harvey Deco Vegetable & Fruit Carving Tool Set, Set of 6

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Fruit and Vegetable Carving Knives Set C - by Kom Kom

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International Culinary Carving Set 22 Piece, Wood Case

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Deluxe Fruit and Vegetable Carving Knife Set

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I am sure you will like these products. Keep a look out for more such tools and sets, and also a new post regarding some of the best Books on Vegetable and Fruit Carving.

Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy Fruit Carving Classes

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:57:00 +0000

Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy
The Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy in Bangkok offers a host of Fruit Carving Courses, besides cooking classes. For further details I will leave you with the links of this wonderful site, so that you can collect all information and join the classes as desired.

The Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy says " Welcome to Thailand, the home of Kae Sa Luk—the Thai term for the centuries old art of fruit and vegetable carving. Originally developed to enhance food presentation in the Royal Thai courts, this art has now gained acceptance in modern day culinary circles. Kae Sa Luk is recognized as an original form of art, one which converts fruits, vegetables, and even soaps into creative master pieces. Competitions are held worldwide. This art form is widely practiced in Thailand. Come join us and learn for yourself a new hobby while impressing your friends, guests, and customers back home.Fruit carving adds so much to a served meal. What a great way to impress your friends and customers. It demonstrates to them that they are very important to you. This in turn adds value to the meal being served. Your friends and customers will recognize this, and you will directly benefit from this perception too. This is a win-win for all."

For further course details and to join click on the image below or at the top and you will be taken to the Page where all details of the classes are offered.
Hope you all have a great time checking out the fantastic courses they offer, and it will sure help you in your work and career for those professionals who are in this Art of Vegetable and Fruit Carving!

Siam Carving Academy Video and Galleries

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:20:00 +0000

Siam Carving Academy Video and Galleries

Here is a great video from Siam Carving Academy which has featured on International Television. World Class Master Carver, Laong Wan Hertz of Siam Carving Academy based in Thailand, demonstrates the ancient art of Kae Sa Lak. (Fruit and Vegetable Carving) to television presenter Anasuya Sanyal of 'Yours Truly Asia'

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You may also visit their Gallery where they have some exquisite masterpieces of Vegetable and Fruit carvings on display which include , Animals, General Displays, Logos, Garnishes, Centerpieces, Serving Vessels, Replicas, which will all take your breath away!
Check them out here...

I am sure you will be stunned by the beauty and intricacy of these wonderful carvings!

Siam Carving Academy Products

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:46:00 +0000

Siam Carving Academy Products

Siam Carving Academy offers some great products on sale at their Products page here. I have posted some details of their products with the Images directly linked to their Products page so that it will be easier for you to read more about them and also buy them. Have a great time. They also have some great Offers! Please check out for the prices and availability on the page you are directed to. In fact all the Text Links and images that I have shown below go to the same page but I have given the page links to all images so it becomes easier for the reader.

Fruit & Vegetable Carving DVD
Wan Hertz and her team of award winning thai master carvers are featured in this step by step training video of ten fruit & vegetable lessons. It’s the next best thing to learning here in Bangkok. You will love this video if you are a chef wanting to learn for your business or simply a foodie wanting to learn for your own enjoyment and to impress your guests.
Never before has a Fruit & Vegetable Carving video been produced featuring a team of mastercarvers from Thailand. The video has been beautifully produced showing carving techniques in very close up detail.

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Professional Handmade Thai Fruit & Vegetable Carving Knife

Their Knives are used by beginners and professionals carvers.

After each use wash the blade with soap and water, and dry thoroughly adding a drop of vegetable oil. Each knife comes with fine sandpaper for sharpening.

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Brass Handle Fruit & Vegetable Carving Knife

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104-page illustrated instruction book on carving flowers from fruit and vegetables step by step.

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Carve Cantaloup (Thai / English)
58-page illustrated guide on carving cantaloup step by step.

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Exquisite Vessels (Thai / English)

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Kae Sa Lak (Thai)
127-page hardcover illustrated guide to fruit & vegetable carving step by step.

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Serving Vessels (Thai only)

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Have a great time until I go out and get you all some more wonderful information!

Siam Carving Academy Onsite Training

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:16:00 +0000

Siam Carving Academy Onsite Training

Siam Carving Academy offers great Onsite Training. I have posted the information from their Onsite Training Page directly here with direct links to their site for your benefit. Hope you make best use of this facility.

Want your staff or group to learn, but can’t afford the time or expenses traveling to Thailand?

The solution is…Avail our Onsite Training!

Bringing a Professional Master Fruit & Vegetable Carver to your group will get the same professional training without the high cost and hassle of traveling to Thailand.

Consider onsite training from the Siam Carving Academy.

We’ll come to many locations and bring training right to your business.

Benefits of Onsite Training

Save time and money with convenient, high quality training.

Quality: Hands-on, top-notch professional training from the best mastercarvers using the same training curriculum as in Thailand.
Convenience: You can select the dates and hours that are most convenient to hold training at your workplace.

Price: It will be substantial when compared to class training in Thailand. Please contact larry@siamcarvingacademy.com or call for details.

Class size: We give individualized instruction to each student limiting the class size to a maximum of 10 students.

You can also take advantage of their Comprehensive Culinary Art Package here...

In my next post I will dedicate the information towards their Products and also take you on a trip to their Galleries which display such wonderful work of art!

Siam Carving Academy

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:54:00 +0000

Siam Carving Academy

As I usually do I was scanning the web for some wonderful sites which I could share with you wonderful patrons of the Art of Vegetable and Fruit carvings and happened to find this wonderful Academy - Siam Carving Academy. In my effort to bring you all the best of this wonderful Art of Carving I have dedicated this post and the next few posts to this wonderful Academy which has so much to offer for the Enthusiasts and patrons of Vegetable and Fruit Carvings. I have posted a section of their About us for your review and linked all site links directly to their site with due credit as you will be able to get their information first hand. I am sure you will all take full advantage of this site, their online training, the products they offer and of course learn from some of their best Trainers and Fruit Carving Masters! Have a great time.

What they have to say!....

Started in (Year 2005) the Siam Carving Academy

The Siam Carving Academy is recognized worldwide as one of the best places to learn the culinary art of Fruit & Vegetable Carving.

We provide fruit and vegetable carving courses held in Bangkok, Thailand and we also provide onsite training in locations worldwide.

In addition to teaching fruit and vegetable carving we also create spectacular fruit and vegetable carving presentations for your special event.

Our courses are led by International award winning and distinguished Master Carver Laong (Wan) Hertz, who has received a Gold Medal Award from Salon Culinare and 1st Place Award in the Brazilian Watermelon Carving Cup.

What is Fruit and Vegetable Carving?

The traditional culinary art form of fruit and vegetable carving is known as Kae Sa Lak in Thailand. It is been around for seven centuries and is used for the purpose of entertaining guests and showing respect. This culinary art form is being seen much more today in hotels, cruise ships, finer restaurants, and at special social events such as weddings, corporate functions, exhibitions, trade shows, product launches, grand openings, conventions, etc.

When the 60th anniversary of the King of Thailand’s asent to the throne took place, dignitaries, kings, presidents and prime ministers from all over the world enjoyed a lavish dinner adorned with exquisit Fruit & Vegetable carvings.

Although it requires special skills and techniques to master correctly, our method of teaching provides students to carve in the shortest period of time.

We provide courses for beginners, intermediate and advance students.

Watch our introductory presentation about fruit and vegetable carving:

Gardenia Carving by Master Carver Wan Hertz - Siam Carving Academy

This is only a part of the information about this wonderful Academy I will post more information in my next post as this was only an Introduction.

For more information and to contact them please click here.

Vegetable and Fruit Carving Tool Sets and DVD Lessons

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:54:00 +0000

Vegetable and Fruit Carving Tool Sets and DVD Lessons

The Best part about Nita Gill's Site is that she has a host of services offered on one site. Courses, DVD, Tools Sets, Videos, and all that one would want on a Great site dedicated to Vegetable and Fruit Carvings. One such section is the Tools and Tool Set Section where you will find various Tools for sale.

Check out these wonderful offers at her site. Just Click on the Image or link and it will take you to the respective pages. If you like the product just click on the "Add To Cart" button on that page and you will be taken to the Check out page for billing.

Thai Peeling Knife - Kiwi brand

Excellent for peeling melons and other fruits in preparation for carving. Imported from Thailand.
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U-V Cutters Fruit and Vegetable 6 Tool Set with 12 Cutting Edges
These U and V shaped cutters have smooth cutting surfaces

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Vegetable and Fruit Carving Knife Set
Kom Kom Superior Quality 3 Knife Set

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Corrugated U-Cutters and Mini-Melon Baller Set
These U-cutter tools have wavy serrated cutting edges

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Thai Flexible Blade Pro Knife
Excellent for Thai Style Melon Carving. Handmade in Thailand

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DVD Lesson and Tool Sets

Corrugated U-Cutters with DVD Lessons Corrugated U-Cutter set, perfect introductory kit for beginners. (These lessons are included in the Vegetable and Fruit Carving 101 course).

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Onions and Peppers DVDs and Knife

Onion Lotus DVD, Fun with Peppers DVD and fruit carving knife. Also great for beginners. (These lessons are included in the Vegetable and Fruit Carving 101 course).

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I am sure you will find these tools very useful and also the DVD will help you in trying to understand exactly how these tools can be used. Have a great time carving!

Ray Villafane's 3-D Pumpkin Carving Tutorials

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:29:00 +0000

Ray Villafane's 3-D Pumpkin Carving Tutorials

I am not going to say any more but post Excerpts of details of Ray Villafane's 3-D Pumpkin Carving Tutorial Details here as it is seen on Nita's Site. You may click on the Images or the Linked Text to go directly to the page on her site.

Nita says...." Ray Villafane reveals his pumpkin carving secrets in his brand new 2 DVD set that is about to be released.

This October Ray Villafane can be seen in the Wall Street Journal, the Martha Stewart Show and at Heidi Klum’s Halloween Bash. he is the undisputed Champion Pumpkin Carver on several Food Network Pumpkin Carving Competitions. And now, Ray Villafane has a brand new DVD set of pumpkin carving tutorials for pumpkin carvers of all skill levels.

And for a limited time, you have the opportunity to learn Ray’s secrets in a LIVE pumpkin carving class taught by Ray Villafane in person!

Ray Villafane’s 3-D Pumpkin Carving Tutorials – 2 DVD set

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Ray Villafane’s 3-D Pumpkin Carving Tutorials 2 DVD set PLUS
Ray’s Essential Pumpkin Carving Tool Kit

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Watch

Ray Villafane's 3D Pumpkin Carving Tutorial Video

This and much more on this Page here at

Ray Villafane's 3-D Pumpkin Carving Tutorials

Hope you have a great time!

Nita's Online Video Course on Vegetable and Fruit Carving

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:06:00 +0000

Nita's Online Video Course on Vegetable and Fruit Carving

If you are looking for a great Online Course in Vegetable and Fruit Carving Nita Gill offers you a great choice. She has two courses designed for Beginners that you can take full advantage of! Take your pick from any of the two Courses and make yourself and your guests proud!
Click the Image or link below to go to the Course page and listen to what Nita has to say about this course and what the course offers.
As Nita rightly says "Create Vegetable and Fruit Carvings that your Guests will Talk about and Remember"
Vegetable and Fruit Carving Course 101 will have you making impressive garnishes and centerpieces in no time.

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Vegetable and Fruit Carving 101 Eleven Week DVD and Online Video Course for Beginners

I have purposely not posted any of the wonderful carving pictures here on my blog as I would like you to go to her site and see the carvings personally. They are so exquisite and delicately carved that it will motivate you to do the same and I am sure it will not be long before you click on the "Yes I want to get started Now" button and register for the course! So have a great time.

Nita's Carved Vegetable and Fruit Thanksgiving Centerpieces

noreply@blogger.com (Sachin Kate) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:01:00 +0000

Nita's Carved Vegetable and Fruit Thanksgiving Centerpieces

While browsing through the internet for the best of the information available on Vegetable and Fruit Carvings and also for those Artists that are truly an asset to this art, I happened to be reading this wonderful site of Nita Gill - Vegetable Fruit Carving.com. I was stunned by the exquisite content of the carvings, the fantastic videos she has posted and the obviously the work that she is doing. As a true appreciation of her art and her site I am posting these series of posts dedicated to this great artist and her work. As I always have done, I will be giving you the direct links to her site, and only the images on her site are used to guide you to the subject. I just couldn't get off her site, and I am sure you too will be glued to her site. She has so much to offer, through her classes, online classes, videos, shop, and others so I thought of creating one post for every special offer that she has on her site to enable readers to be able to get directly to the page she offers those wonderful offers. So just keep a look out for the Topic of my post which will be the direct link to her page. I salute this great artist and am sure that this small effort of mine to promote her work will be appreciated. You can read more about these Carved Vegetable and Fruit Thanksgiving Centerpieces at the link below.

This post is dedicated to her

Carved Vegetable and Fruit Thanksgiving Centerpieces.

You will be able to see some great carvings and also videos at this page.

Watch these great videos created by Nita Gill.

Birds Made from Squash
A quick centerpiece idea for Thanksgiving dinner. These birds made from acorn squash and yellow crookneck squash are pretty decoration to add to any autumn or winter dinner table. The acorn squash can be carved with feather and tail design or left uncarved. Either way, these squash birds look graceful and elegant.

Watch this and more or her carvings for Thanksgiving at -

Carved Vegetable and Fruit Thanksgiving Centerpieces.

You will be able to see some great carvings and also videos at this page.

I am sure you will have a great time watching her work. Have a great time.

Vegetable And Fruit Carving

Carvings by Boonmee Nishimoto

Vegetable Carving display by Mansi Kate

Thank You Nitda Phongcharern and All Vegetable and Fruit Carving Artists

Khun Narata and her Fantastic Work of Carving

Amazing Carvings by Nitda Phongcharern

Amazing Soap Carvings by Nitda Phongcharern

Fruit & Vegetable Carving Made Easy by Nita Gill

Fruit and Vegetable Carving by Pedro Beltrão

Some more fantastic Veg and Fruit Carving & Tools Videos

Thank you very much Visitors Readers and Patrons!

Another Watermelon Carving by Narongwacha Broytubtim

Carving a Watermelon By Narongwacha Broytubtim

Fruit Carving Ideas for Christmas

Banana Carving Art

Vegetable and Fruit Carving Books and DVD

Culinary Carving Tools and Sets

Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy Fruit Carving Classes

Siam Carving Academy Video and Galleries

Siam Carving Academy Products

Siam Carving Academy Onsite Training

Siam Carving Academy

Gardenia Carving by Master Carver Wan Hertz - Siam Carving Academy

Vegetable and Fruit Carving Tool Sets and DVD Lessons

Corrugated U-Cutters with DVD LessonsCorrugated U-Cutter set, perfect introductory kit for beginners. (These lessons are included in the Vegetable and Fruit Carving 101 course).

Ray Villafane's 3-D Pumpkin Carving Tutorials

Ray Villafane’s 3-D Pumpkin Carving Tutorials – 2 DVD set

Ray Villafane’s 3-D Pumpkin Carving Tutorials 2 DVD set PLUSRay’s Essential Pumpkin Carving Tool Kit

Nita's Online Video Course on Vegetable and Fruit Carving

Nita's Carved Vegetable and Fruit Thanksgiving Centerpieces

Corrugated U-Cutters with DVD Lessons Corrugated U-Cutter set, perfect introductory kit for beginners. (These lessons are included in the Vegetable and Fruit Carving 101 course).

Ray Villafane’s 3-D Pumpkin Carving Tutorials 2 DVD set PLUS
Ray’s Essential Pumpkin Carving Tool Kit