For my birthday this year, I gathered with my family and friends at a fruitluck (fruit potluck). Here are some photographs of the artwork my family created out of fruit, hopefully inspiring you all to do the same at your next gathering. Last year, we also had a healthy vegan celebration, but in a more intimate setting with cooked food options, you can check it out here.
Pineapple Coconut Palm Tree + Fruit Monkeys
Melon Bowls + Fresh Fruit
Dolphin Bananas w/ Blueberry Toys
We simply cut into a banana, stuck a blueberry in as a ball, and drew eyes on with a marker!
Orange-lined Vases
These make for the perfect decoration! We topped them with half of a cantaloupe (fruit removed), then poked kale and fruit skewers into that. You could also use a foam top if that works better for you.
Fresh Fruit in Baskets
Fruit Mandala
An easy way to serve fruit and have beautiful decor all at once. Pick different shapes and sizes of fruits and vegetables, just making sure that it is symmetric throughout. We chose oranges, kiwi, guava, blueberries, and raspberries for ours!
Pineapple Boats
Half the pineapple vertically, starting the cut from the bottom then up through the stem, being very careful! Cut the outside edges of the pineapple, then scoop out the middle. You may also cut it like a mango (criss cross) and scoop out square pieces if desired. Fill with fruit of your choice!
It really took a while for my friends and family to, you could say “warm up” to not only my vegan diet, but lifestyle, in general. Everyone automatically assumed it was a “phase” or “health craze” that I was sucked into, and my passion took a while to grow, shine, and make an impact on them as it has done today. It discouraged me, and caused me to fear judgement and honestly, disapproval, from those that I loved. In reality, I was overthinking the situation and being harsh on myself, judging myself, and assuming the worst in the situation. They were reacting as anyone would have in an unfamiliar situation, and I now recognize that if I were where they were, I probably would have done the same. My friends and family were always open to trying new things, and stepping into my lifestyle, especially after they had seen it was something I had grown to be so passionate about. I am sharing this because I know that there may be others in my shoes, living with similar discomforts, and not knowing how to handle the situation. I say just do you, and if your friends and family truly love you, they will support you no matter what just as you would support them. Getting involved in a vegan community or friend’s circle is also a big help, with things like potlucks, facebook events/meetups, and meetup.com, they truly helped me flourish!
Thank you so much to everyone who was a part of this beautiful celebration, and to my mother and aunt who generously put together all of the decor. You all were truly what made this day so special, and I am glad I was able to share a part of my life and light with you! <3
Want our recipes delivered straight to your inbox?
the latest scoop:
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptRejectRead More
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.