| October 9, 2006 |
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Watermelon Special Fruitcarving
Meet  Takashi Itoh, 30-year-old chef, Paul McCartney fan, and the Michelangelo of melon-carvers. This self-taught sculptor of fruit confesses to developing his skills in just three weeks after a Thai food festival inspired him. Now, he whittles summer's tasty snack into visions of flowers, tango dancers, and architectural wonders. How much time does it take him per work? Usually one hour. Is there any image he can't carve into the melon's luscious innards? Seemingly not—even scenes of dramatic athleticism shine through the pink juicy pulp. Thankfully, his success hasn't gone to his head. When asked how much knowledge is required to start, he replies: "Anyone can do." And when pressed on other fruit that would yield such shapely success, he allows that the carrot and the pumpkin offer possibilities. Did you hear that cooks of America? Let the Thanksgiving preparations begin! (in Food & Drink) |
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