It seems to me that fruit carving is never quite nerdy enough. I mean, it's always those who have some form of cooking prowess who hold court in that arena. Now the geeks have it with the Death Star watermelons.
These fruits are carved with loving care; the cantaloupe channels Episode 3, whereas the watermelon is a bit more detailed. The Death Star Watermelon is perfect for barbecues where all you do is discuss the finer points of Ton-Tons and the planet Hoth.
Edible Star Wars Art
The Death Star Watermelons are Almost as Great as Vodka Watermelons
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