Honeydew Melon Basket

Honeydew melon basket:-
• With a large sharp knife, cut a very thin slice from the root-end of the melon. This will allow the melon to sit upright without wobbling.
• Turn the honeydew melon on its side with cut stem end to your left and blossom end to your right.
• Place the knife about 1 inch to the left of center, then angle the knife to the right at about a 45-degree angle and slice the melon completely through.
• Use the melon-baller to remove the pulp from the top, reserving for fruit salad, then discard the top.
• The reserved bottom will become your basket.
• Scoop out the seeds with a large spoon.
• Use a melon-baller to remove edible honeydew pulp and reserve for fruit salad or other use.
• Pat exterior of honeydew melon dry.
• Cut out a flower shape (or shape of your choice) from paper to use as a template.
• Beginning at the front (lowest cut side), use the washable non-toxic market to trace around the flower template. Take care to space them evenly apart so they meet in the back.
• Using the craft knife, carefully carve away only the top layer of honeydew skin inside the flower shapes.
• Mix equal parts food coloring and water. For this project, 3 drops red food coloring and 3 drops of water made plenty of edible paint.
• Use a small craft paintbrush or cotton swab to dab the food coloring inside the flower cut-outs.
• Carve evenly-spaced V-shaped notches around the top edge of the honeydew melon bowl.
• Using a sharp paring knife, trim the edges of the notches into rounded half-moon shapes.
• Fill finished bowl with fruit salad or dip.