How Do You Prepare A Beautiful Fruit Tray?
When you host a party, the key to success often lies in the food served. A basic fruit tray will appeal to those guests who are attempting to eat healthier foods and watch their calories. But an elegantly prepared, beautiful fruit tray will appeal to all the guests, even those who harbor no guilt when sampling from the pastry tray. Fruit tray assortments will vary according to the available fresh fruit and the theme of the party. Choose fresh fruit that is not over- or under-ripe. Over-ripe fruit is soft, unappealing and prone to blemishes. Under-ripe fruit is less colorful and flavorful. Select well-shaped fruit without bruises or damaged skins. Fruits with leafy tops that you want to keep attached, such as strawberries, should be selected for both the appearance of the fruit and its greenery. If the leaves are brown or torn or appear to have been nibbled by insects, the fruit should be discarded. Pick a rainbow of colors. Do not choose fruit from just one color palette. The fruit tra
