Vegetable Carving

“Baby Cucumber Basket”

	Material Several baby cucumbers Equipment Sharp-pointed knife Carving Knife

                      Instructions

1. Cut off the stem end of the cucumber to obtain a flat, stable base.

2. Form the handle of the basket by making two parallel cuts about 3 mm. apart extending from the tip down about two-thirds of the length of the cucumber and then cutting off the excess on either side.

3. Carefully remove the flesh from within the handle and hollow out the body of the basket.

4. Cut closely spaced notches around the mouth of the basket.

5. Cut a shallow, narrow groove around the outside of the basket just below the edge.

6. You may also design patterns on the baskets.