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Gadgets for an Artful Presentation
Food presentation is an art, and we’ve found tools to help at-home chefs attend to the smallest details. Slice avocados and other veggies like a pro, then whip up some fresh toppings

Paying attention to the smallest details can transform an everyday meal into an artistic display. Whether it’s perfectly sliced vegetables adorning your plate or just the right sculpted topping, little touches can make a big impact. With the right tools, creating some of these embellishments is relatively easy.



SLICE AND DICE
The Microplane adjustable slicer makes gourmet slivers of all sizes from zucchini, garlic, salami and more. $39.99 through Chef’s Catalog.
PARTY ON YOUR PLATE
Thinly sliced vegetables made with a mandoline add colorful, confetti-type décor to plates. $239.95 at Dish It Up, 2425 33rd Ave. W., (206) 281-7800.

WHIP IT GOOD
Make hot or cold whipped toppings called espumas from fresh fruit or vegetables with the Isi Thermo Whipper. $149.95 at Williams-Sonoma, several locations.
GREEN WITH ENVY
Simply swipe the Chef’n Flexicado Avocado Slicer through an avocado half, and you’ve got perfect slices for salads and other dishes. $6.95 at Mrs. Cook’s, 2685 N.E. Village Lane, (206) 525-5008.