Pilgrim Ship Vegetable Platter

YOU WILL NEED
A large zucchini
Prepared vegetable dip
Off-white construction paper
Wooden skewers
Clear tape
Carrot sticks and other veggies

HERE'S HOW

1. Cut a long, thin slice off one side of the zucchini to create a flat bottom so the "ship" won't roll.

2. Carve an oval bowl shape into the top of the zucchini and scoop out the insides. Then fill the bowl with dip.

3. Cut sail shapes out of construction paper. Break or cut skewers so they are about 8 inches (20 centimeters) long and tape on the sails. Poke the skewers into the zucchini ship to make masts.

4. Use your Pilgrim ship as a festive centerpiece surrounded by fresh veggies. Set out an extra dish of dip on the side.

from: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Activities/Recipes/Pilgrim-platter