Owls this for an idea?

  Thinking ahead for the Thanksgiving table decor, I keep remembering this adorable edible owl that graced the buffet table at a 2012 Master Gardeners’ conference here in Indiana.  Some creative gardener was very inventive.  I finally found the photo I took for my farm’s October newsletter that year to share with you.  Wouldn’t it be a fun project for the children at the family gathering?  Bring out the pumpkin carving tools, toothpicks and wooden skewers for attaching parts, and a variety of fruits and veggies.  This owl used a watermelon body, patty pan squash carved into feet, various kale leaves for the neck ruff and wings, a carved cantaloupe head, and black olive eyes.  Personally, I think he could use a cashew beak as well, or maybe a small, curved hot pepper?  Corn husk wings?  Children can be so creative, and might end up with an entire family of owls, using a variety of produce.  And, after they leave, you can make fruit salad!