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Lighted Holiday Dessert Platter

By Nita Gill on December 19, 2015 in Christmas, Holidays 0

This fun idea for a lighted holiday dessert platter was sent to me by one of my customer/students Sue Bettridge from New South Wales. She made it for her “Kick it up” line dance group Christmas party. It includes cheese cake and chocolate treats as well as unexpected illumination. Here is how you can make […]

Festive Holiday Fruit and Vegetable Carvings

By Nita Gill on December 21, 2013 in Baby Shower, Bridal Shower, Carvers’ Stories and Photos, Christmas, Holidays, Seasonal Ideas, Student Carver Stories, Winter 1

Looking for new ideas for holiday fruit and vegetable carvings? Readers and students have kindly sent me photos of their creations and perhaps they can serve as inspiration for you too. There are many red and green fruits and vegetables available that are perfect for creating holiday fruit and vegetable carvings. Get in the Christmas […]

Festive Holiday Food Garnishes

By Nita Gill on December 9, 2012 in Christmas, Holidays, Jewish Holidays, Student Carver Stories 0

Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays. Whatever your culture or religion, so many of us are celebrating holidays during December. We’re decorating, gathering with friends and family, giving gifts, preparing meals and entertaining. Here are a few ideas for festive food garnishes and edible centerpieces during December. Some of these ideas can be used year […]

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“Kudos to you Nita! Thank you so much for the convenience you are offering through your videos and online lessons for us carving fans. I have been collecting tools and books on fruit and vegetable carving for several years now and you are right about some things. Some books are in another language although they have a sequence of photos but even still it’s hard to grasp the flow from beginning to end. It doesn’t compare to watching someone do it. I even traveled with my daughter to take a class out of state but, it was expensive and it was just one class. Your site makes it so convenient because, as you stated, I can view the lessons any time from the comfort of my home which eliminates all the issues involved with traveling and accomodations. Your lessons are just as good as having you here with me in person. You teach clearly, thoroughly and at an easy to follow pace. I love what you have done! This was my birthday gift from my husband by the way. Oh, and I made the watermelon cake from the free lesson for my son’s 25th birthday (because he doesn’t like cake)and it was a hit with him and everyone who saw it. Thank you, thank you! I can’t thank you enough! Keep up the great work! Happy Carving!”

Wanda Olmedo - Pennsylvania

I am thrilled to say that thanks to your videos & lessons, our 13 yr. old daughter was able to carve a beautiful watermelon rose with leaves. We featured it as the centerpiece in a large fruit buffet that we set up in her school’s Teacher Lounge – as a gesture for one teacher’s upcoming wedding.

We were immediately barraged with compliments and kind words about how stunning the carving was.

One of her teachers actually brought the melon into her classroom to show Sarah’s classmates what she had done! Even at the wedding, we were greeted with continued and repeated “oohs & ahhhs” of that watermelon, and how amazed everyone was that an 8th grader could be so talented!

You helped create a wonderful memory for both our daughter and us, that we will always have – and a skill for her & I that we are excited to continue developing!”

Sandra

Sandra - Proud Mom

“When I first saw the carving, it was overwhelming to think of carving it. But after you showed how, it’s so much easier than it seemed.” – Shannon Hull

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