{"id":905,"date":"2012-07-09T10:17:53","date_gmt":"2012-07-09T10:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/?p=905"},"modified":"2017-06-09T10:18:17","modified_gmt":"2017-06-09T10:18:17","slug":"carving-contest-tip-the-right-tool-for-the-right-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/index.php\/2012\/07\/carving-contest-tip-the-right-tool-for-the-right-job\/","title":{"rendered":"CARVING CONTEST TIP: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE RIGHT JOB"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you haven\u2019t started on your 2012 Watermelon Carving Contest<\/a>entry for your shot at the $500 grand prize<\/a>, don\u2019t worry \u2013 there\u2019s still plenty of time before the August 4 deadline.<\/p>\n

A few weeks ago, I offered a tip about the importance of patience and taking your time when carving watermelon. This week\u2019s tip is about using the right tool for the right job (specifically, using the right knife <\/em>for the right job).<\/p>\n

Over the course of carving various watermelon animals, I\u2019ve learned that one knife will not get the job done, especially on the more intricate creations. In many cases, even two <\/em>knives aren\u2019t enough. For most of my carvings, I\u2019ve needed three knives: one long carving knife for the big cuts, one medium-sized steak knife for other tasks, and one small paring knife (or smaller if you\u2019ve got one) for the detail work. Arm yourself with all three tools, and you\u2019re well on your way to creating a winning carving in this year\u2019s contest!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you haven\u2019t started on your 2012 Watermelon Carving Contestentry for your shot at the $500 grand prize, don\u2019t worry \u2013 there\u2019s still plenty of time before the August 4 deadline. A few weeks ago, I offered a tip about the importance of patience and taking your time when carving watermelon. 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