I just came across a picture on Pinterest showing me how to carve a swan out of a melon. I highly considered giving it a try for about negative .8 seconds – mostly because I knew for sure mine would turn out looking like a melon that fell out of my cart at the store and got ran over by a minivan.
Art and food? It’s not my thing. I think life’s too short to design owls out of kiwi, grapes, peaches, and blueberries when there are so many other important ways to spend time – like looking for lost shoes and sweeping up glass after a ball has been kicked through the kitchen (details not included). Also – I stink at art. Like, I draw a picture of a bunny and my kids say, “why did you draw a picture of our mailbox?”
But. Two weeks ago I saw a picture of veggies displayed in the shape of a flower and thought to myself: I can totally do that and I should do it for Easter. And so I did. It took less than 10 minutes (no joke) and people were like, “oh look it’s a flower.” Score one for me.
I think this is a great idea for a springtime wedding or baby shower, and it was definitely perfect for our Easter buffet. On a regular day, however? I will be throwing down the veggies and dip like my normal non-artist self.
What You Need to Build a Veggie Flower
- Broccoli
- Baby Carrots
- Celery
- Cucumbers
- Grape Tomatoes
Putting it all together is self explanatory – if you can do it I can do it. Just look at the picture above for the “how to.” Serve with these great dips:
- Easy Veggie Dip (Made With Homemade Seasoned Salt)
Have you done much mixing of art and food? I draw the line at this veggie flower. :)
I sometimes make art out of food, but with my pack of teenage brothers, it gets eaten faster than my parents can admire it. So I save that for parties, when there is a *little* bit of time before the horde descends on the buffet table. :)
That being said, that veggie flower is lovely and looks ridiculously easy. That may become more standard veggie arrangement.
What a fun, beautiful idea! I bet that really livened up your buffet!
Love your vegie flower! I do have to admit that I have spent more than my share of time carving roses out of radishes. Blame my dad for teaching me that one. But all too often I am in a rush, but still want a nice pretty spread. I will definitely make this vegie flower!
I agree 100% with everything you said. I too have seen beautiful pinterest food creations and tried to recreate them, only to end up with something that looks like preschool art :/ This looks simple enough for even me! Hallelujah!