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Watermelons are not just refreshing summer treats, they can also be used creatively to add a touch of fun and elegance to your table. Here are some innovative ways to make the most of this juicy fruit.
A Summer Centrepiece
Hollow out a watermelon and voila! You have a perfect summer table centrepiece. The hollowed-out watermelon can serve as a fun addition to a tropical summer garden party theme.
Fruit Salad with a Twist
A fresh fruit salad can be made with cubed or balled watermelon, pineapple, and berries. To mark out the design on watermelons and serve as picks for the fruit salad, a pack of 100 markers can be used.
Elevating Your Dishes
Martha Stewart's watermelon dressing can elevate a fruit salad, and there exists a watermelon tuna recipe as a savory dish option. For those who want to try their hand at Martha Stewart's watermelon punch, the best blenders for the job would be high-powered models like the Vitamix Ascent X5 or Vitamix 5200.
Jack O'Lanterns and Tealights
Watermelons can be used as a substitute for pumpkins to make a jack o'lantern. To carve a spooky face on a watermelon, first slice off the top and level the base for stability. After removing the fruit, mark out a jack o'lantern face on the outside and carve it out using a medium kitchen knife. Tealights can create a traditional jack-o-lantern look when placed at the base of a hollowed-out watermelon.
Storing Watermelons
Tips on how to store watermelon can be found, ensuring that you can enjoy this summer treat for longer. It's also important to note that the scooped-out watermelon fruit can be saved for later use.
Stainless steel melon-cutting knives are suitable for cutting watermelon jack o'lanterns, making the carving process safer and easier. The contrast of the vibrant red watermelon flesh can be effective for summer displays, whether as a centrepiece or a jack o'lantern.
With these creative ideas, watermelons are no longer just a refreshing snack, but a versatile ingredient that can add a touch of fun and elegance to your summer meals and decorations. Enjoy experimenting with these ideas and remember, the possibilities are endless!
[1] Source for Vitamix recommendations: https://www.blenderguide.org/ [2] Source for Vitamix 5200: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei8Z2n6-bFE
- Stainless steel melon-cutting knives, useful for carving watermelon jack o'lanterns, make the process safer and easier.
- With Martha Stewart's watermelon dressing, you can elevate your fruit salad recipes, and there's even a watermelon tuna recipe for a savory twist.
