Visalia Taste of the Arts has grown to ten times the number of vendors it had three years ago from 10 to 100 under my friend’s daughter, Carolyn Koontz’s administration. She now moves to a new job at Tulare County Office of Education. Congratulations, Carolyn!
Here are some of the more interesting Taste of the Arts.
Cuke, the Veggie Critter
Anyone could participate. Kids dug out holes for eye placement, attached all types of hair, legs, and other body parts. Interesting that most shapes ended up being some kind of “animal.”
Green teeth – no problem. They’re bound to fall out anyway.
This gives all new meaning to “We’re having octopus for dinner!”
or
“Who’s coming for dinner?”
Steps to a Masterpiece
Grab a big veggie.
Grab a carving or poking tool.
Stick veggies on sticks.
Poke sticks into veggies.
Carve holes.
Attach little veggies to bigger ones with a toothpick or by stuffing into holes.
Display your artwork at the front table when finished.
Hi, I'm Marsha Ingrao, a retired educator and wife of a retired realtor. My all-consuming hobby is blogging and it has changed my life. My friends live all over the world. For thirty-five years, I lived in the most beautiful area in Central Valley of California in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains minutes from the Sequoia National Park. As a child I moved from Indiana to Oregon. With my first husband I moved from Oregon to Colorado to California. Every time we moved, it hurt so much to leave friends. I never wanted to move again. After Mark passed, I married again. I told Vince that I could never budge from my roots in California. He said he loved the high desert. I don't think he ever thought he would realize his dream. In November, 2020, we sold everything and retired to the mile-high desert of Prescott, AZ. We live less than five miles from the Granite Dells, four lakes and hundreds of trails with our dog, Kalev, and two cats, Moji and Nutter Butter. Vince's sister came with us and lives close by. Every day is a new adventure.
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14 thoughts on “Visalia Taste of the Arts: How to Create a Veggie Masterpiece”
Your veggie treats/art are so marvelous and fun. Excellent odd ball.
I am not sure, but I thought it was a cuke. However, I am no expert, having never heard of a bitter mellon! 🙂 I’m so thrilled that you can use the ideas. The kids loved the activity.
That sounds a bit messier. Tomatoes gush. These little guys weren’t gushing except maybe for the grape tomato eyes. 🙂 Did you see your book review on my other site?
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Those are awesome photos and works of art! Mine wouldn’t last long before I ate it. 😄
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Your veggie treats/art are so marvelous and fun. Excellent odd ball.
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Thanks, Cee. It was so much fun to watch the kids.
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These are very cute! Looks like a great fun activity. The pictures are giving me some fun ideas to practice at home with our four year old.
I am wondering if the first picture is of a cuke or a bitter mellon? It looks more like a bitter mellon but I could be wrong.
Thank you for sharing ideas of Veggie Masterpiece. 🙂
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I am not sure, but I thought it was a cuke. However, I am no expert, having never heard of a bitter mellon! 🙂 I’m so thrilled that you can use the ideas. The kids loved the activity.
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Our local tomato festival has a tomato decorating contest and this veggie activity reminds me of it!
How fun!
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That sounds a bit messier. Tomatoes gush. These little guys weren’t gushing except maybe for the grape tomato eyes. 🙂 Did you see your book review on my other site?
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well these tomatoes do not really gush – and we have seen the contest for years – well maybe a few do – but it really is not that messy –
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Good to know. There’s nothing better than a midwestern gushy tomato. I miss that living in CA. Our tomatoes don’t always gush either. 🙂
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🙂
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Those are awesome photos and works of art! Mine wouldn’t last long before I ate it. 😄
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Thanks so much, Jason!!!!
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No biggie at all! 🙂
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Fun and creative! Very cool! 🙂
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Kids are amazing!!!!
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