Shapes are impacting and culinary spheres turn an ordinary dish into appetizing grandeur. The most simplistic are melon balls consisting of seedless bite-size rounds of cantaloupe, watermelon or honeydew melon. These spheres colorfully enhance any starter, salad, cheese plate or dessert. Another concept to enhance the dining experience is to offer peeled grapes or peeled cherry tomatoes. It is easier than it sounds. Just drop the grapes and cherry tomatoes into boiling water for 5 seconds and then strain the grapes and tomatoes straight into an ice bath. The outer skin peels off with ease. If a dressing is desired for the grapes and cherry tomatoes, just gently toss with a combination of finely chopped shallots, orange zest and equal parts of walnut oil and wine vinegar. It will spin your world around! © Kelly McBride Loft