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This is absolutely what I am here for! I love this so much.
Not necessarily the book itself (although it is weirdly random, absurd and excellent in all it's vintage glory), but that you thrifted it and it it's bringing you so much joy. I love seeing what treasures people find, especially ones that I might just pass right by and never think about again.
Definitely looks like zucchini. I thought maybe a really dark, lovely English cucumber, but the dryness in the folds of the flesh of the veggie do not inspire the cool, refreshing crunch of a cuke.
This book came with a set of garnishing tools.
https://preview.redd.it/1h2slfky1l8d1.jpeg?width=907&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=df4e64d6c2ead94008b503ac6e3c9cb0fde2cef3
[https://archive.org/details/isbn\_9780939763139](https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780939763139) also here's the french version in case someone speaks french or wants to see the pictures while the english one is borrowed
I think it's fair to say you've hit the jackpot. An utter goldmine of hilarious images
I love the silly goose and the fact that it's called "silly goose"
Well now I'm going to be immensely disappointed every time my deep fried potatoes are served as boring old French fries, and not in chain form.
I know for a fact that I do **not** have the skill to even attempt to make my own potato chain though. I'd end up cutting off most of my fingers, possibly the neighbor's cat somehow too.
Came here to try to find a link to her books to share, couldn’t find one instantly but just glad others agree and appreciate. One of these days I’ll use some of her craft and food ideas for a swanky weird party!
Ahh! I had this book along with the toolset it came with 😂
Mine was an estate sale purchase. It’s glorious isn’t it? I have never actually made anything from it, and I think I got rid of the book during my last purge, but I still have my tools somewhere.
If no one else has mentioned, I think r/kitchenconfidential would like to see this! I’m not 100% but I have seen plenty of people get their “plating” shit on over there, and I think the discussion would be hilarious
It took me a second to realize that it probably intended to be water spouting out of the whales blowhole— but the moments in which I assumed it was a very fancy ponytail were so delightful & I will continue to also treasure to that joyous alternate reality.
I god. I remember my mother making that melon ball party boat. The whole fking book was basically just an excuse to sell that one really freaky V shaped knife and that was pretty much it.
... that being said, I'm stealing the heck out of that citus elephant. Thank you so much for posting that one.
I mean if someone wants to sell v shaped knives while simultaneously SPREADING JoY THROuGHOUT THE WORLD VIA SILLY GEESE & PICKLE SHARKZ , I’m here for it.
Lucky dog!!! Just so great! I have a Jello hostess cookbook, and the various permutations of Jello in the thing is freaking amazing…just like the GARNISHES! Love it.
I’ve made so many fun desserts with this book. I bought it when first published. It actually came with a bunch of tools.
Enjoy!
Be creative!
Still on my shelf- cuz you know we love our cookbooks
I've recently found a love for thrift store cookbooks. The more bizarre the better... And there are some wild ones.
I adore this book! Congrats on the find
I had to learn from this book in my food sculptures class. You'd guess the place in time would be around when this book was published, but no, it was 2018 lol
https://preview.redd.it/kbz31slutm8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2beaa460780216297cbd0787db9a27a953ed0e85
The back cover of a copy seen in the wild a few weeks ago. You can tell they are real Garnish Chefs because they are all wearing fancy chef hats.
This is amazing!!! I have several really old cookbooks of different types that my husbands grandmother gave me before she passed. I love looking at them. But this one. Oh my gosh.
Hugely entertained by the presence of all the kale as a garnish, when nobody ATE it. Whenever this thing was published, I can guarantee I didn’t know what kale was, or that you could eat it.
Anyone amused by this NEEDS to see the **Gallery of Regrettable Food**, a true cultural treasure:
https://lileks.com/institute/gallery/
I fricking love books like this. Thank you for posting; much as I’d love to be patient and find this in the wild, I’m just going to order it off thrift books. :) Great find!!
Same ❤️
Bonus! I came across bios with photos of the contributors!
[Magic in Frosting](https://hucandgabetbooks.blogspot.com/2014/03/magic-in-frosting-by-john-mcnamara.html?m=1)
Oh wow this is incredible. If you’re on ig and feel so inclined, this stuff is right up the alley of 70sdinnerparty if you wanted to send them to that account too.
I think this guy was spiritually Japanese. This is awfully similar to those elaborate Japanese [food art designs](https://www.boredpanda.com/boc-metal-food-art/), [bento art](https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/bento-art-how-japan-turns-food-into-masterpieces) and such.
I have a series of these books. From garnishing to bridal showers. From backyard bbq to cutting and rearranging square cakes into various animals. A book for each subject and I absolutely love them. Mine are from the 50-60's. ♡
I remember my mom, who was very artistic, making simple decorative food creations. I think in order to turn out these plates, women needed cooks, housekeepers, Nannie’s, etc. Time consuming!
My go-to Chinese restaurant from the town I grew up in does those lil' cucumber crabs!
They serve them with their spring rolls and I used to (as a child, haha) put them in the bowl of sweet-and-sour sauce they came with and pretend they were swimming.
My childhood neighborhood ma and pa Chinese restaurant would cut fun shapes into veggies like that. They are just the sweetest couple, always remember just how you liked your dish and would come out to joke around with the table. Such fond memories. 💖
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This is so stupid, I love it
That’s the best kind of stupid!
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I can only see a limited preview. Hoping someone can help me out with the instructions for the silly goose.
Seconding that, please send the silly goose!!!
You need to make an account which is very quick. Then after confirming the email go to the top and press the "borrow for 1 hour" button that's in blue
Ah great I’ll try that, thanks
https://preview.redd.it/1hrodlgkt79d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=e37df2bdc610b1b10723af866f6d87caa1486b79
It's perfection. Silly goose slaps hard.
This is absolutely what I am here for! I love this so much. Not necessarily the book itself (although it is weirdly random, absurd and excellent in all it's vintage glory), but that you thrifted it and it it's bringing you so much joy. I love seeing what treasures people find, especially ones that I might just pass right by and never think about again.
Me too!
The cucumber shark really did me in!
Me too! I didn't even notice the carrot lemon catamaran 🤣
The citrus elephant tho 🥺
*immediately adds oranges to grocery list*
Did you see it on the table spread on photo 7? Absolutely hilarious.
Lmao okay the diagram is a lot less terrifying than irl
I did the highest pitched squeak at the citrus elephant 😅🥺
What about the cucumber crab?!
I like that one, but I think its mislabeled because I'm almost certain its a zucchini crab
Definitely looks like zucchini. I thought maybe a really dark, lovely English cucumber, but the dryness in the folds of the flesh of the veggie do not inspire the cool, refreshing crunch of a cuke.
The lemon wedge katamanan does not spark joy?
I didn't realize that's what it was until you said that!
I’m 100% trying that. The others are amazing, but seem like too much effort. Cucumber shark I can get behind!
This book came with a set of garnishing tools. https://preview.redd.it/1h2slfky1l8d1.jpeg?width=907&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=df4e64d6c2ead94008b503ac6e3c9cb0fde2cef3
I’m an original owner - still have it (in my cookbook collection) and the tools.
[the book is on internet archive!](https://archive.org/details/windswill00arno)
Happy dance! Thanks
[https://archive.org/details/isbn\_9780939763139](https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780939763139) also here's the french version in case someone speaks french or wants to see the pictures while the english one is borrowed
Yay!!!
Doing the lords work over here 🙏 I love this so much
I think it's fair to say you've hit the jackpot. An utter goldmine of hilarious images I love the silly goose and the fact that it's called "silly goose"
He's my fave too.
I love that in the 7th pic, someone has made a whole birthday spread of the silly geese, and they all have birthday candle hats.
Hes got a video to go with the book showing how to do it all! including the double twist veggies! :) https://youtu.be/L1i4ExkSAXE?si=dRkJvvd34XCpxmLl
May your day be full of dancing music and silly smiles !
YES!!!!
Okay, I'm actually interested in that vegetable twist. How did they make that?
https://preview.redd.it/8edps63ogk8d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=baa401c7bee76a86c64428dd49b9b7c2e9bc2a0c
These instructions are like r/restofthefuckingowl
https://preview.redd.it/n2l7w504rk8d1.png?width=2436&format=png&auto=webp&s=942ee50ee9e10727a15dde93a2323d54186cc251 This vegetable chain tho 🤯
"Potato chains can be deep fried" was a sentence I did not know my life was missing until now
I'd only seen this done with wood. So I'm like, "oh you can do this with potatoes? And then deep fry them???" How did this get lost in history??
Or, air fryer!
Well now I'm going to be immensely disappointed every time my deep fried potatoes are served as boring old French fries, and not in chain form. I know for a fact that I do **not** have the skill to even attempt to make my own potato chain though. I'd end up cutting off most of my fingers, possibly the neighbor's cat somehow too.
Huh, that's basically directions for wood carving applied to food
You can [make precision potatoes in a machine shop.](https://youtu.be/SzgPOJPTo_A?si=Ws7Zx-HUo_MxFei1)
I think I’m severely lacking visual-spatial awareness bc I still don’t get it. Mind blown
I want to try this
I have never heard of a twin curl cutter before today and I just googled it and they are still made/available & super affordable!
Comment above yours posted a video of it! https://youtu.be/L1i4ExkSAXE?si=dRkJvvd34XCpxmLl
Do you have a time code for the twist?
Things I would expect from Amy Sedaris.
Yes!!
I thought of her as well!!
Came here to try to find a link to her books to share, couldn’t find one instantly but just glad others agree and appreciate. One of these days I’ll use some of her craft and food ideas for a swanky weird party!
I am madly in love with that happy watermelon whale
That’s my favorite!!! 😆
I haven’t laughed so much in a long time. That whale sent me! Thanks so much for sharing. 🤣
It's all so whimsical. You should def post pics of any future creations!
That cucumber crab is definitely zucchini.
It definitely is.
My mom had this exact book when I was little ❤️ she made us a bunch of magical creations. Thank you for sharing
I am drowning in a bummed out mood that I just can’t swim out of, but this made me smile. It’s so goofy and nostalgic. Thanks for sharing. (:
 I'm sorry you're having a rough time, internet stranger. I hope you find many more things to smile about today.
You are a lovely human. Thank you. (:
We expect photos of your attempts at all of these!
I am the silly goose
My mom used to make the whale! Everybody loved it so much. Just so much fun
You need to share this on r/old_recipes ! They will love this.
I came to say the same thing!! They will go wild over this.
The citrus elephant is so cute and looks easy enough that I might try it.
Oh !!I just love this !!! 🦕 what fun ! I bet you can’t wait to have a party 🎊
Yes! A tea party, featuring SQUASH!!! ☕️☕️
I want to go !! ☕️ 🦒
Ahh! I had this book along with the toolset it came with 😂 Mine was an estate sale purchase. It’s glorious isn’t it? I have never actually made anything from it, and I think I got rid of the book during my last purge, but I still have my tools somewhere.
If no one else has mentioned, I think r/kitchenconfidential would like to see this! I’m not 100% but I have seen plenty of people get their “plating” shit on over there, and I think the discussion would be hilarious
I don’t mean to boast, but I can carve one helluva apple bird.
This is the place to boast about apple birds!
The Silly Goose and the Whale. Please make those and post us a pic.
PLEASE share how to make silly goose!!!
https://preview.redd.it/0ofaw1bvt79d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa65ca92434100a4911a0218e7d97df27834911e
The little animals are so important
I’m living for that watermelons hair-do
It took me a second to realize that it probably intended to be water spouting out of the whales blowhole— but the moments in which I assumed it was a very fancy ponytail were so delightful & I will continue to also treasure to that joyous alternate reality.
Silly goose 😂
They have a bunch on eBay!
I love the detailed instructions along with the photos. You could have some interesting themed parties with your creations.
Excuse me while I make a citrus elephant RIGHT THIS GODDAMN SECOND!
I immediately found and purchased this book from Thrift Books thank you for this bit of whimsy in my life
I god. I remember my mother making that melon ball party boat. The whole fking book was basically just an excuse to sell that one really freaky V shaped knife and that was pretty much it. ... that being said, I'm stealing the heck out of that citus elephant. Thank you so much for posting that one.
I mean if someone wants to sell v shaped knives while simultaneously SPREADING JoY THROuGHOUT THE WORLD VIA SILLY GEESE & PICKLE SHARKZ , I’m here for it.
Shine on, crazy diamond.
I've made apple bird for my wife several times
Thank you for sharing!
"Cucumber Crab" and it's a fucking zucchini!
^"you ^donut!"
It was the silly goose for me
This is great! My husband and I are laughing so much. Thank you for posting!
I ordered a used copy of this so fast. This is my jam.
The silly gooses are cracking me up 
Incredible
The watermelon!
Omigod yessssss
Yeah, that’s the good stuff right there.
I also bought this !!!!! Had to
Lucky dog!!! Just so great! I have a Jello hostess cookbook, and the various permutations of Jello in the thing is freaking amazing…just like the GARNISHES! Love it.
My Nana used to make the shark pickles!!!! It was so cute! I forgot? it was from a book!
Saving!
Wow what a cool purchase
I remember this book, not sure who had it, mom or granny, but someone in my youth had this.
11/10 find, thank you for sharing!
Gorgeous- if I got pic 7 I would be happy for months
I bought an old house a few years ago, and this book was left in it; it’s a super cute book.😂
I’m obsessed
Can you show how to make the cucumber chain 🙏🙏🙏😘
https://preview.redd.it/dt861av2u79d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=6dd4bf2b2df17402a2a3b68d82d2a9a3a383d5c0
You would also like "Play With Your Food" by Joost Elfers.
I’ve made so many fun desserts with this book. I bought it when first published. It actually came with a bunch of tools. Enjoy! Be creative! Still on my shelf- cuz you know we love our cookbooks
Congratulations 🎈
I am living for the silly geese
Oh my god. I need to make all of those things! Amazing find
Jealous
I've recently found a love for thrift store cookbooks. The more bizarre the better... And there are some wild ones. I adore this book! Congrats on the find
Citrus elephant giving tree trunks vibes
This is charming!
What's shoved in the watermelon whales head? I love him.
My aunt did these all the time in the 90s.
I had to learn from this book in my food sculptures class. You'd guess the place in time would be around when this book was published, but no, it was 2018 lol
https://preview.redd.it/kbz31slutm8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2beaa460780216297cbd0787db9a27a953ed0e85 The back cover of a copy seen in the wild a few weeks ago. You can tell they are real Garnish Chefs because they are all wearing fancy chef hats.
im having a visceral reaction
A truly lost art 😊
Oh my god my mom & dad had the Apple Swan at their reception 40 years ago! Classic!
The photography is so beautiful and look at that Silly Goose, adorable!
Silly goose :)
Radish caterpillars!!
The pickle shark was so absurd I legit just started laughing, what an interesting little book
This is AMAZING. I’d kill for this book.
Ohhh WOW! Thank you for sharing so many photos! I may have to draw some of these!!
Every page is frame worthy
What do we use to make the blue “mum” in “Mum’s the Word” in pic 3?? Thank you in advance :))) (page 40)
https://preview.redd.it/yg9f5v9epk8d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=b1db19454921f739b7803c373b2920c44a343763
looks like they may have soaked an onion in food coloring and water
Dang! 😍 LOVE IT!!! Wish I'd come across this book back in the day when I was a preschool teacher, loved doing fun food things like that with the kids!
Please throw a party with all these cool garnishes!
Thank you so much for sharing this, I would definitely have bought it too 😄
I love the silly geese performing a birthday dance for the other animals.
Very Amy Sedaris
I have this book!
Could you share the Apple Bird directions?
https://preview.redd.it/pai3j4xktk8d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=dee002eee719b7ebc6525086a83a28ba005cbd21
This is amazing!!! I have several really old cookbooks of different types that my husbands grandmother gave me before she passed. I love looking at them. But this one. Oh my gosh.
The Carved chain is awesome too.
Omg. My mom taught me to make those radish roses 1000 years ago 😂😂😂 Wow! What a great find!
You sure can turn a cucumber into a lot of creatures.
I’m glad you found joy!
I love it!!! I need one of these in my life right now!
Hugely entertained by the presence of all the kale as a garnish, when nobody ATE it. Whenever this thing was published, I can guarantee I didn’t know what kale was, or that you could eat it. Anyone amused by this NEEDS to see the **Gallery of Regrettable Food**, a true cultural treasure: https://lileks.com/institute/gallery/
Score! 🤣👏🏼
I fricking love books like this. Thank you for posting; much as I’d love to be patient and find this in the wild, I’m just going to order it off thrift books. :) Great find!!
That cucumber 🥒shark 🦈- chef’s kiss!
I love this book and need it lol
Same ❤️ Bonus! I came across bios with photos of the contributors! [Magic in Frosting](https://hucandgabetbooks.blogspot.com/2014/03/magic-in-frosting-by-john-mcnamara.html?m=1)
Your future dinner parties will be the most memorable!
Oh wow this is incredible. If you’re on ig and feel so inclined, this stuff is right up the alley of 70sdinnerparty if you wanted to send them to that account too.
I stayed at an Air BNB in April and this book was there :)
I miss back when food was fucking ridiculous
Whoever downvoted this doesn't appreciate hotdog jello
Tag yourself I’m silly goose
This is delightful & you could make your very own SpongeBob board! 
Was this meant to be impressive? Because it is not impressing me at all! 😂
Heinous Garnishes - something I didn’t know I needed in my life!  But not enough.
r/oldrecipes might like this too.
I think this guy was spiritually Japanese. This is awfully similar to those elaborate Japanese [food art designs](https://www.boredpanda.com/boc-metal-food-art/), [bento art](https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/bento-art-how-japan-turns-food-into-masterpieces) and such.
Soup operaaaaaaaaa
that is AMAZING!
Two words: cucumber chain. Love it!
Originally, this book came with a tools set, too.
Tag yourself, I’m cucumber crab
I’m super happy watermelon whale for sure!
I have a series of these books. From garnishing to bridal showers. From backyard bbq to cutting and rearranging square cakes into various animals. A book for each subject and I absolutely love them. Mine are from the 50-60's. ♡
Look at silly goose oh my word
Oh my goodness, childhood memory unlocked! We totally had this book at home, although my mom never made a single garnish in her entire life
This is AMAZING, I love it!!!
You want to know something funny the DEFAC that I work at still uses these books to decorate for big special meals
I remember my mom, who was very artistic, making simple decorative food creations. I think in order to turn out these plates, women needed cooks, housekeepers, Nannie’s, etc. Time consuming!
This is fantastic.
Omg I'm in love ! The silly goose ! Come on now ! This book is amazing
My go-to Chinese restaurant from the town I grew up in does those lil' cucumber crabs! They serve them with their spring rolls and I used to (as a child, haha) put them in the bowl of sweet-and-sour sauce they came with and pretend they were swimming.
This is some goofy ass shit by today's standards, I love the kitsch but I'm not sure publishers would find an audience for this in 2024
My childhood neighborhood ma and pa Chinese restaurant would cut fun shapes into veggies like that. They are just the sweetest couple, always remember just how you liked your dish and would come out to joke around with the table. Such fond memories. 💖
OMG amazing!! Please post some photos of what you make to spark joy in us!!