Watermelon Centerpiece
Not only are they fun and festive to look at, they also are edible and make a fabulous conversation starter. The art of carving food is an Eastern custom and the stunning design that you create will be the focal point of your table arrangement. I’m thinking you’ll be too busy preparing for your wedding, so you’ll need to elicit the help of your friends and family to create your fabulous fruit table arrangements. Whoever is helping you prepare the watermelon centerpiece should try making the centerpiece about one month before your wedding. This will give you plenty of time to practice, make changes and gather new ideas. You will need: An elongated watermelon Large towel A non-toxic water-soluble marker One very sharp carving knife A melon scoop Vegetable peeler Various kinds of fruit Instructions: Wash the watermelon. Place the large towel on your work station and the watermelon on top of the towel. (this will gather the juice and keep the watermelon from slipping). Cut about 1/8 to 1/4 inch slice from the bottom of the rind to create a stable base. Draw a line with the marker on the top 1/3 of the melon lengthwise, leaving about 2/3 of the melon on the bottom. For an interesting look cut a wavy or saw tooth pattern into the melon. Use the vegetable peeler to smooth away any rough edges. Scoop out the flesh from the watermelon using the melon scoop. Cut up cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple and kiwi using the melon scoop or cookie cutters to create different shapes. Then add strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, red and green grapes and whatever other fruit you desire. Place the watermelon on a platter and decorate the bottom of the watermelon with fruit, curly paper or doily’s. >
One bride that I know had the fruit cut into heart shapes while another bride used star shaped fruit. Your design is limited only by your creativity and imagination. For more inspiration go to your local library, bookstore or the Internet and view creations of famous chiefs, and other talented food preparers. Click on the links below for more centerpiece ideas.
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