Tomato, Watermelon, and Basil Skewers

Okay don't turn your nose up quite yet... It seems when ever I tell people about this recipe I get a skeptical gaze but one thing I vow never to do is post something on devour that isn't good. Trust my dears, trust! 
I recall I was home sick on the couch one day watching the food network and even though this Giada woman irritates me, I can't help but what her show cause the food looks really good! When I saw how pretty these skewers were and how easy they were I had to try them. They were better than I imagined... Amazing even! Now I make them each summer. 
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/everyday-italian/tomato-watermelon-and-basil-skewers-recipe/index.html

Shopping List:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 medium size watermelon cut into cubes
1 package of basil (larger leaves torn into smaller pieces)
about 16 cherry tomatoes cut in half
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
6 inch skewers


Combine sugar and balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan over medium heat.

Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar has disolved and mixture coats spoon.

Remove from heat and set aside to cool.


Starting with a watermelon cube, push the watermelon onto the skewer and down to the end of the skewer. Then skewer a basil leaf, and then a tomato half.... Repeat pattern until skewers are full, then place on serving platter.

Drizzle skewers with balsamic syrup and olive oil. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Serve.

Enjoy!