Momma Gert's Place

• 1 ripe 12 - 14 pound watermelon
• 1 ripe cantaloupe
• 1 ripe honeydew melon
• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• 1 cup fresh black berries
• 1 cup sliced peaches
• 1 cup sliced seedless green grapes
• 1 cup sliced plum
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 cup fresh pineapple juice

With a long sharp knife, cut a thin, flat slice off one long side of the watermelon to keep it from wobbling. Slice the melon lengthwise in two, cutting about 1 inch above the center. Lift off the top. Remove the flesh in the heart of the melon with a melon baller. Cover and refrigerate 4 cups of watermelon balls. Scoop out the rest of the flesh (save it for another purpose), leaving about 1/2 inch of red flesh lining the shell. Stand the shell upside down in a cool place to drain.

Pour the pineapple and orange juice into a large mixing bowl.

Scoop the flesh from the cantaloupe and honeydew melons using a melon baller. Pour the fruit into a large mixing bowl. Cut the remaining fruit into small pieces and add to the mixing bowl as well. Toss the fruit with the orange and pineapple juice mixture.

Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, add the watermelon to the other fruit and pour the fruit mixture into the drained watermelon basket.

• Yields: 14 servings
• Preparation Time: 1 hour