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Tropical Salad by Ralph M. Hawkins

Ralph's inspiration for this design was color! "I’m using fruits such as; mangos, watermelons, cantaloupes, honey dews, grapes, strawberries, star fruit, and flowers like; orchids, antherium, flax’s, curly willow, yellow button pom and other interesting varieties. I create “art” by putting together foods and flowers in colors, forming a color palette."

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Ralph M. Hawkins has worked many years at Growers Garden Nursery & Florist. "I was a Chef for 20 years and won a contest with Kraft Cheese. Recently, I had an article published in Portland Magazine, Holiday Home Decorating."