Blossoming Rose

Material Three large tomatoes an half inch diameter Equipment Sharp-pointed knife

Instructions

1. Select bright red tomatoes with no bruises and wash them.

2. Cut the tomato through the middle into two halves.

3. Cut the halves into slices about ¼ cm. thick, working from the stem end to the base.

4. Roll up one slice to form the center. Wrap three more slices around this, and then place other slices around so that they are centered between the inner petals. Use about twelve slices in all.
 

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