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CityViewNC.com | 31 als or groups interested in learning the basic method of carving fruit. A handy talent for hosts and hostesses to possess in its own rite, "It gives people some- thing to do if I teach a class at a wine party," he said. While it may seem a daunting hobby, learning to carve fruit can be worth the time investment. When he, or his designs, are not en- tertaining partygoers, Patrick caters to a younger crowd: introducing the fruit carving concept to high school culinary arts students at Terry Sanford. He sup- plies the apples and the students supply the comic relief. He laughed, "Some are really talented. Most of them are okay. A few will be terrible, but they all have fun!" Of the skills required for success, Patrick says, "If you understand how to carve an apple, you have 75 percent of the knowledge I have." Sometimes, though, even e Ninja has a mischop. "Late one night, I was nearly finished carving a birthday water- melon for a client and it split right down the middle. Let's just say I know all of the grocery stores in Fayetteville that stay open all night," he chuckled, when noting the importance of a melon's ripe- ness (a little under), shape (oblong) and color (dark) for optimal carving. Carving by the Seasons Watermelon, butternut squash, car- rots, apples, leeks, parsnips, zucchini, cantaloupe and daikon radish are some of the seasonal mediums Patrick uses to create breathtaking centerpieces. "Learning when things are in sea- son has been a huge learning experi- ence," Patrick says when asked about popular orders. "Some people call and ask for a watermelon for a December wedding, but I can't do that, and once Halloween hits, pumpkins are gone." Naturally, pumpkins are his most popular product in the fall. His designs can take upwards of 5 hours and prices range from $85 to $90, depending on size and intricacy. He begins taking or- ders as early as September 1st. Like with watermelons, he fills or- ders for companies and individuals, receiving requests for everything from company logos to historical figures. He's always open to suggestions, "but Luxury Apartments in Prime Location The Cottages at Crystal Lake Crystal Dr 401 M c A rt h ur Rd S t acy W eaver D r Cape Fear River Trail Methodist University Public Library T re e T o p D r R a m sey S t WalMart A n d ove r R d Northwood Temple Church Move-In Specials The Cottages at Crystal Lake 319 Idle Wild Drive off MacArthur Road Fayetteville, NC 28311 910.488.7805 www.thecottagesatcrystallake.com Sign your lease today and receive a free membership to the YMCA – childcare included! • Prime Location • Gated Community • Luxury apartments with beautiful amenities! Call today to come see for yourself why The Cottages at Crystal Lake will be perfect for your next home! MedFast Urgent & Primary Care • Minor Emergencies • On Site Digital X-ray • Routine Medical Care • Fractures, Cuts, Lacerations, Stitches • Colds, Flu, Fevers, Respiratory Infections No Appointment Needed – Just Walk In! Monday-Friday 9 am – 6 pm Excellent Medical Care! Guaranteed! Major Insurances Accepted including TriCare and Medicaid 610 Cedar Creek Road • Fayetteville, NC 28312 (910) 491-0100 www.medfast-urgentcare.com MedFast Urgent & Primary Care 610 Cedar Creek Road Fayetteville, NC 28312 (910) 491-0100 www.medfast-urgentcare.com ü No Appointment Needed - Just Walk In! ü Excellent Medical Care! Guaranteed! ü Private, Clean, and Comfortable Environment ü Convenient parking Major Insurances Accepted including TriCare and Medicaid § Fractures, Cuts, Lacerations § Stitches, Sutures, Sprains, Strains § Colds, Flu, Fevers, Respiratory Infections § Wounds, Burns § Urinary Tract Infections § Rapid Flu, Strep & Mono Tests § Earaches, Headaches, Nausea, Vomiting Monday-Friday 9 am – 6 pm § Routine Medical Care § Minor Emergencies § On Site Digital X-ray § Workers Compensation § School, Camp and Sports Physicals § DOT Certified Physicals § Drug Screening MedFast Urgent & Primary Care 610 Cedar Creek Road Fayetteville, NC 28312 (910) 491-0100 www.medfast-urgentcare.com ü No Appointment Needed - Just Walk In! ü Excellent Medical Care! Guaranteed! ü Private, Clean, and Comfortable Environment ü Convenient parking Major Insurances Accepted including TriCare and Medicaid § Fractures, Cuts, Lacerations § Stitches, Sutures, Sprains, Strains § Colds, Flu, Fevers, Respiratory Infections § Wounds, Burns § Urinary Tract Infections § Rapid Flu, Strep & Mono Tests § Earaches, Headaches, Nausea, Vomiting Monday-Friday 9 am – 6 pm § Routine Medical Care § Minor Emergencies § On Site Digital X-ray § Workers Compensation § School, Camp and Sports Physicals § DOT Certified Physicals § Drug Screening • Rapid Flu, Strep & Mono Tests • Workers Compensation • School, Camp and Sports Physicals • DOT Certified Physicals • Drug Screening

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