Are You a Watermelon Fan? If So, This Tool Is a Must For You

        My family are true watermelon fans. We eat it through the summer, and our favorite is watermelon with lime (or lemon) juice sprinkled over it with a dash of salt. Definitely try this combo sometime, it is just about the tastiest thing ever.

          I have spent many kitchen hours trying to pry out the bottom of the melon with spoons and knives, and it is time consuming, messy, and inefficient. As a solution, I just tried this stainless steel Watermelon Slicer/Corer by Daro USA.

          I can say this little tool really did the trick! The very best thing about this stainless steel tool is that you can easily scrape out every last bit of melon, even the part that is right next to the rind (which is often the most delicious part). The wire and tool itself are quite sharp and cut easily, even if (like me) you do not have strong hands. It cuts down the time taken to scoop a melon to 1/5th the time. That alone is a deal-maker for me.

          The instructions were easy to follow- just dig the wire in and scoop, then flip the tool over and use it as prongs to lift out the slice. The slices are about 1" wide with the tool fully open, though I discovered you can squeeze it closed a bit and make thinner slices. It took me a little practice to get it right, so if you are planning a fancy dinner with watermelon I'd advise using a practice melon to start with. It was pretty simple though.

           I also am using the small melon scooper that comes with it that makes perfectly round balls. They are about 3/4" in diameter. This was super easy to use and the balls look very pretty. See photos of a watermelon ball/lemon  dish I made for my husband which he loved. I'm looking forward to some heavy use of this product through the summer, and it is so sturdily made I am sure it will last forever. I will note here that I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review, and here it is.

Here is a link to the product on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Daro-USA-Watermelon-Slicer-Corer/dp/B01D5GQ2Y8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461789084&sr=8-1&keywords=daro+watermelon+slicer

    Shelli's Shopping is a blog for shoppers of all kinds and in particular those looking for a good buy, from starving artists to working poor to those who are on a budget for whatever reason or just want good value for their hard-earned money. Shelli Pruett is a blogger, cartoonist, proofreader, product reviewer, and communications director at a marketing company. She lives in Southern California with her family and four dogs, who provide an ample stream of dog product purchasing experiences.


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