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Carve Your Cantaloupe with Confidence

Become a master of melon (and alliteration) with our step-by-step guide
By Janet McCracken
July 13, 2012
Image may contain Plant Fruit and Food
Carve Your Cantaloupe with Confidence
Carve Your Cantaloupe with Confidence
Carve Your Cantaloupe with Confidence
Carve Your Cantaloupe with Confidence
Carve Your Cantaloupe with Confidence

(Credit: All, Zach DeSart)

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