Want to be able to tell if a pineapple is ripe? Reference these simple tricks next time you’re in the produce aisle. Pineapple color evolves from green-gray to yellow during the ripening process.

Pineapple skin is much thinner than pumpkins, so be extra careful with your tools, otherwise the fruit might cave in. A simple kitchen knife will work here; no need for the fancy pumpkin carving ...

The pineapple carving, while sweet and delicious to eat ... The watermelon, on the other hand proved to be an easy, clean cut and doubled as a fantastic ready-to-eat snack along the way.