The holidays are just beginning and it takes just a tiny bit of thought to make a dish or dessert look elegant. Simple raspberries paired with mint leaves will dress-up a plain cheesecake. A tomato peel rolled up as a rose flower and paired with basil leaves provides a culinary consideration for either an individual plate or for a savory dish. Try candied glazed blood orange slices topped with glazed whole cranberries for festive food décor. Especially during the holiday season, herbs are most helpful to have on hand to pop a flavor or impact a dish design, such as rosemary.  Cinnamon stick bundles add spice and presentation appeal. Maraschino cherries are a December favorite, too. Kelly’s tip: Keep your culinary décor basket full by stocking it with herb garden favorites, cherries, lingonberries, star anise, cinnamon sticks, dried apple slices, etc.  It’s all of your go-to goodies in your go-to place to dress up your food as you dress up for all your holiday occasions! © Kelly McBride Loft