Ok, so maybe my version looks more like a piranha than a shark but it was still a big winner at a BBQ this weekend. Jokes aside, this was super easy and fun so I'll be doing it again for sure. Definitely something a little bit different than your usual bottle of wine (although I certainly think this would be just as much of a winner with some alcohol infused fruit inside). All you need is a shallow dish, one cherry, a few toothpicks, a sharp knife and a watermelon.
Tutorial on how to carve a shark watermelon can be found here although I'm not entirely sure why watermelons need a promotion board.
Years ago I use to make a watermelon basket, handle and all. It took hours because I also made watermelon balls along with other fruits added. It was a hit every time with there being none left over.
ReplyDeleteI seem to have an issue making melon balls. It should be so simple yet I never get those perfect little balls out of it.
DeleteHow have I missed this? It seems so obvious once you show me but I CAN'T believe it never occurred to me to carve them. I shall proceed to go through the supermarket and judge the carving potential of all the foods.
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you. I had seen the watermelon fruit basket at some holiday party I'm sure but it never occurred to me to carve it like a pumpkin. So many ideas!
DeleteHaha, that website is horrifying!
ReplyDeleteKudos on your version! I'm sure it was a big hit :-) I've always wanted to take a fruit-sculpting class...
There is such a thing as a fruit sculpting class? I want to go too!
DeleteA fancy ex-co-worker hired someone to teach her guests at her bridal shower a few years ago and I always thought it sounded like a great idea. Just did some googling and this came up in Coney Island:
Deletehttp://coursehorse.com/fruit-carving-classes-nyc/melon-carving-with-james-parker
$200 is a little steep (but it is 4 hrs!), especially when Sur La Table in Hell's Kitchen does basic knife classes for only $59 (but it doesn't say anything about fruit-sculting)
http://www.surlatable.com/sku/1369040/Essential-Knife-Skills
I think I might actually check out SLT first and see if I should up the ante and do the fruit-sculpting! This might be my new parlor trick for cocktail parties!
Derp, I meant Midwood* not CI...
DeleteWow I'm shocked this is a thing but I guess caterers have to learn how to do this somewhere, right? I think I have to find a friend to drag with me.
DeleteOh, that is so cute!
ReplyDeleteFor a Walking Dead party I went to, I made a brain out of watermelon!
http://instagram.com/p/REebY6pbkP/
That is seriously awesome! Did you post a tutorial on that one?
DeleteNo, I just saw it on Pinterest and figured I could wing it! Maybe with Halloween fast approaching, I should though!
DeleteHahaha this is so awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove that watermelon shark. What a great way to present watermelon. I totally loved the deer on the site too.
ReplyDeletei'm giggling out loud as I read this at 5am during a bout of insomnia - thanks so much; must try this for our next visitors
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