I absolutely love watermelon. I could seriously sit down and eat half of one by myself! I love to serve watermelon at family reunions, neighborhood parties, and family picnics. There's just one problem. It can be so messy to eat! A few weeks ago, my friend Taralie showed me this brilliant hack for serving watermelon. Now I'm wondering why I never thought of this! It's brilliant!
Last year, I found this fun hack for serving watermelon on a stick. I like this idea even better! This trick leaves guests with a convenient handle for the watermelon, but since it's cut in sticks instead of triangles, there's no getting the juice all over your face! Here's how you do it:
How to Cut a Watermelon
- Slice the melon in half.
- Working with half at a time, slice each half into 1 ½ to 2 inch slices.
- Lay each slice down on a flat surface and cut it into strips, leaving a bit of rind on the bottom of each slice.
- Layer in a large bowl or serving plate with the rind against the outside edges so that guest can easily choose a piece.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
How easy was that? Now get to eating! Enjoy!
See? No mess! It's like a watermelon popsicle, without the drips!
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Gerard
I live in Australia and we are in the middle of winter cant wait till summer as watermelon is one of my favour fruits and the kids love it tool. Great looking web site thanks for sharing
Heidi
So strange to think of winter in August! Thanks for visiting all the way from Australia!
Gerard
Heidi I know what you mean, we had a holiday in the middle of our summer last year in the usa we spent Christmas in las Vegas and then we headed to Bryce canyon where we had snow and the same at Grand canyon the kids loved the snow. If we had been at home we would have had over 100 deg and in the swimming pool
Heidi
You were in my part of the country! Beautiful, but cold in the winter!
Noelle
I would suggest after cutting the watermelon in half to place it on the flat side so it doesn’t move and you don’t cut yourself!
Heidi
Great idea! Why didn’t I think of that?
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This is a great tip. It looks like it is so much easier and less messy for kids.
Heidi
Thanks, Sherry. It's less messy for grownups, too!
linda spiker
That's how I do it:)
Heidi
You're way ahead of me, Linda. I'm kicking myself for never trying this before!
Sydney @ Tastefully Frugal
What a great idea!! We just had a summer luau for about 30 people and I totally should have cut the watermelon like this...Doh! Pinning so I remember for next time.
Heidi
The trick is remembering it for next time! I always get these great ideas, and then I forget about them!
Alexandra
Great tip! I will definitely be trying this. I'm so glad I found this site.
linda
What a great idea....this is great for kids and everyone...thank you!
linda
Great idea! What a creatively simple way to cut watermelon...love it! Thanks for sharing!
Natalia Teaca
WOW! What a great tips. There a just one problem. Watermelon can be so messy to eat. But by your advice it so easy to eat. Thanks for your idea.