In order to surprise guests and family with the original and stylish setting of the festive table, you can serve cold snacks, desserts or drinks in dishes made of ice. Ice vases, plates or glasses decorated with elegant decor will not only give the served dish a pleasant coolness, but will also make an indelible impression on everyone present.
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The tradition of table setting with ice utensils is not new: in the old days in Russia during the big holidays they served jellied sturgeon, laying it on ice trays decorated with intricate carvings. Nowadays, a number of large European restaurants set the fashion for dishes made of ice, using such an unusual table setting not only for Christmas and New Year's parties, but also in the hot season.
How to decorate dishes made of ice
The decor from fresh flowers, leaves, berries or slices of bright fruits gives a special beauty and originality to ice dishes. It is important to remember that only non-toxic plants are suitable for serving items: edible berries, rose petals, chamomile flowers, nasturtiums, jasmine, dandelion, basil leaves, mint, clover, etc. The decor of lime, lemon and orange, cut evenly, looks very nice. circles.
Preparatory stage
Leaves and flowers are thoroughly washed with running water, dried, divided into separate petals or left whole. At the bottom of the container of the desired shape, a little boiled cold water is poured and a thin layer of fruits, berries, flowers or leaves is laid on its surface.
In order to make the vase or plate durable and stand longer at room temperature, it is recommended to freeze the water sequentially: after the water freezes at the bottom of the container, you can add the next portion and additional decoration elements.