Today: Bring your own pig.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]Nick and I headed down to Tina and Mal’s this afternoon for their Pig Party. Being a vegetarian and all, I thought I’d B.M.O.P., you know, bring my own pig. When Nick’s dad roasted a pig a couple years ago, I brought a pig cake. The thought of using the oven on a hot day like today, however, sort of made me want to perish. So I made a pigmelon instead.
While being a total weather wimp and taking my long run indoors this morning, I thought through my plans. Blueberries for eyes, rind ears and a pop-out snout. I thought the apple would be an authentic touch, and tried to google “pig roast photos” (not something I recommend) on my iPhone. And then I almost fell off the treadmill. By the time I finished running, I was ready to get down to business.
After I finished carving the melon, I saved a few mini Mason jars worth of juice for iced tea or perhaps an adult beverage. And I was sure to set aside a few pieces of fruit for the Frenchie.
We had a really fun afternoon in the sun with Tina and Mal, Bridget and Brian, and the pack of wild puppies roaming the yard. I know the pig roast was a true labor of love– the whole scene was quite impressive. And now I’m home, wondering what else I can carve from a watermelon.
Also On Tap for Today:
- Looking forward to TECHMunch tomorrow!
- The largest living species of fish won’t eat you (unless you’re a plankton)
- 20 ways to cool off 🙂
Comments (15)
Erin
July 23, 2011 at 7:49 pm
That is too cute! What a fun summer idea!
Kelly
July 23, 2011 at 7:52 pm
I love this!!!!! SO CUTE 🙂 Glad you had fun!
elizabethjarrard
July 23, 2011 at 8:53 pm
that. is. genius!!!!!! loveit!
Bridget
July 23, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Your pigmelon was ADORABLE! It was so great to see you and meet Nick today, we both had a great time chatting…haha and we were totally those people talking about our dogs all day 😉 Must be what its like when people talk about their kids.
Lets plan something again soon!
kat
July 23, 2011 at 9:48 pm
That is sooo cute! I love pigs! Such a fun idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Cynthia (It All Changes)
July 23, 2011 at 9:49 pm
That’s an adorable idea and so fun that you contributed your own veggie pig for a pig roast to join in the fun. I’m sure they appreciated the humour.
Bethany @ More Fruit Please
July 23, 2011 at 10:12 pm
That’s the cutest idea I’ve ever seen! I’m sure it must have been quite a hit with the other party goers. I’m going to keep this idea in my back pocket for future reference!
Jessica @ Dairy Free Betty
July 24, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Hahhaaaa so awesome! 🙂
Jaime
July 24, 2011 at 3:39 pm
I just read Tina’s post and totally guessed that you brought the pig-o-melon!! I love it. You, my friend, are tres creative. 🙂
Carrots ‘N’ Cake
July 24, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Thanks for coming yesterday and bring the pigmelon! It was a big hit! 🙂
goodtastehealthyme
July 24, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Absolutely adorable! I love it!
A Plum By Any Other Name
July 24, 2011 at 8:34 pm
You say pigmelon … I say … ummm … I’m not sure what I’d say. 😉 Except perhaps there should be more B.Y.O.P. events. That and that it was so lovely to meet you today! You truly are a fun-loving gal worthy of such a fun-loving blog. 😉 Look forward to seeing you in the future!
Chetney
July 24, 2011 at 10:25 pm
OMG that pig is so awesome!!!
P Evans
July 25, 2011 at 11:08 pm
Best Pig Melon ever!!!!!
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