It is summer holidays and keeping children occupied is the biggest challenge that parents face. Carving fruits and vegetables is an interesting hobby that children can try with parental supervision.
Here is a very simple vegetable cutting that kids can try out.
Materials required:
1 Zucchini
1 Knife
1 toothpick
1 cutting board
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This carving can be used to decorate a Salad, Tikka, or Kabab platter.
Materials required:
1 or 2 Small firm Cucumbers
A Knife
Cold water
Method:
Halve the Cucumber lengthwise.
From the tip of the Cucumber cut thin slices. Do not cut all the way down.
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These simple flowers can be carved out of Carrot. Children will love to make these with adult supervision.
Materials Required:
1 Carrot
Few Toothpicks
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Ivy gourd as blind mice makes a funny arrangement to the delight of children and the children themselves will love to do this craft work.
Materials Required:
3 Tindli / Thondekayi / Ivy Gourd
6 Peppercorns / Papaya Seeds
6 small triangle pieces of Carrot or Beetroot
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Vegetables in different colors are very attractive when arranged on a tray and displayed on the side stand of the dining area. The vegetables can be arranged in contrast with the other to get the best result.
Materials Required:
Vegetables of different hues
A large Tray
Method:
First choose the largest vegetable and place it in the center of the tray. Arrange the rest of the vegetables all around this vegetable. It is better if the same vegetables are grouped together.
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You can be rest assured that this Turkey will not squawk at your dining table.
Materials Required:
1 Big and long Pineapple with a stem and fresh leaves
1 Red Dry Chili
1 Tomato
1 White Radish
2 Cloves
Toothpicks or small sticks
Method:
For the Body
Step1: Remove some of the leaves at the bottom, so that the Turkey tail gets a good shape.
Step2: Cut the Pineapple stem at 45° leaving about 1 inch stem intact (Picture1). Stick few toothpicks on the stem.
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Before you shriek with disgust, this is part of vegetable carving. These ice-cream cones are very easy to make and it makes a fun presentation at a kids party.
Materials Required:
3 Carrots
3 Cauliflower Florets
3 Glasses
3 tooth picks
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Materials Needed:
1 ripe Pineapple
Knife
A small bulb connected to a switch or battery operated
Method:
Step1: Cut off the stem (not the leaves side) of the pineapple to make it stand.
Step2: Scoop out the pulp from the bottom of the pineapple. (Picture1)
Picture1
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A gondola carved out of a Cucumber.
Materials Required:
A small curved Cucumber
Vegetable cutting/carving knifes
Method:
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Cut a tomato into a beautiful red rose and use it for decorating your dish or the dining table.
Materials Required:
1 Tomato
Knife
Mint leaves
Method:
Step1: Hold the tomato upright. Using the knife start to cut the peel from one end about 1½ cms height. Cut the peel at one go by rotating the tomato. A long tomato peel is obtained as shown in figure3.
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