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August 14, 2017
Recipes

Fun & Simple Watermelon Display

Thank you Naked Juice for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and options are my own!

When I was little, we would sit in a line off the edge of the back porch and see who could spit their watermelon seeds the furthest. I have no idea who ever won but we were always thoroughly entertained. Our faces, hands, and t-shirts would be covered in sweet sticky pink juice by the end of it but we didn’t mind one bit – watermelon was the taste of summer.

Last week I was at the store and walked by the big boxes of watermelon. I realized I hadn’t yet bought one this summer! I have eaten it at BBQs and gatherings but I hadn’t bought it myself. I stood over them inspecting them for awhile and then added one to my cart.

While I am still all about watermelon as an adult, I’m less all about getting it all over my face and clothing! That’s why I love this fun & simple way to set out watermelon to be enjoyed!

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • Watermelon
  • Melon Baller
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Cake Plate
  • Small Bowl
  • Toothpicks

 

HOW TO:

  1. Lay the water melon on it’s side and cut off 1/3 of the side.
  2. Then cut of 1/3 of the other side, leaving you with a section from the middle of the watermelon.
  3. Scoop out all the watermelon and put them in a larger bowl using a melon baller until the section is hallow.
  4. Add the middle section to a cake plate and place a small bowl in the middle to hold the toothpicks.
  5. Add back all the watermelon balls to the empty space around it (try to drain them as much as you can before you add them back.)
  6. Fill the bowl with toothpicks.
  7. Set out to be enjoyed!

 

I love how simple yet FANCY this little watermelon display is! And speaking of delicious fruit, did you know nearly 30 million Americans live in food deserts without access to affordable, quality, fresh fruits and vegetables?! I’m not just talking about fancy watermelon trays or home gardens, I’m also talking about grocery stores. That means nearly one out of every 10 people in neighborhoods across the country are affected by this crisis. Naked Juice has launched the #DrinkGoodDoGood to help fight food deserts and provide fresh produce where there is none! Getting involved is really easy – for every fruit and veggie selfie shared using #DrinkGoodDoGood (on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter), Naked Juice will donate 10 pounds of produce Wholesome Wave to help communities in need! I participated last year and I am so excited to participate again this year! Join us and get your fruit or veg selfie on too!

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  1. Abi Tomberlin says

    August 14, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    and then, take any extra watermelon, freeze it and blend it with frozen rosé…. aaaaaaah! But I love how your display looks! And it makes it easier to eat #winning

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      August 14, 2017 at 10:53 pm

      Oh my goodness YES! That sounds magical!

      Reply
  2. Aubry Lybbert says

    August 14, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    What a cute idea! I love serving watermelon at summer BBQs.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      August 14, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks so much! Me too! It is such a fun way to make it look fancy without really having to do a ton of work!

      Reply
  3. Amanda @ Anchored to Sunshine says

    August 15, 2017 at 12:23 am

    YUM! Nothing screams summer more than an adorable watermelon display. I seriously need a melon scooper in my life!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      August 15, 2017 at 3:11 pm

      YES! They sure do come in handy!

      Reply
  4. Caitlin A says

    August 15, 2017 at 12:54 am

    What a cool campaign! This will definitely give me some inspiration for my Instagram!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      August 15, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      YES! Share one and help the cause!

      Reply
  5. Erica @ WhimsicalSeptember says

    August 15, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    So so cute and fun!! These pics are awesome and watermelon display idea is so great!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      August 15, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      Thanks!! It is so fun and I love how easy it is!!

      Reply
  6. Shannon Mahaney says

    August 16, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    This is the cutest thing! I will have to remember this for summer parties.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      August 16, 2017 at 9:26 pm

      YAY! I know right!? So fun!

      Reply

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