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WEEKLY WATERMELON PRIZE: THE WATERMELON DIPPING BOWLS

Of all the prizes I’ve featured on the blog over the past three years (has it really been that long?!),…

HOW TO CARVE: A WATERMELON PIG

Last month’s attempt to carve a watermelon mouth taught me something: I prefer to carve watermelon animals. Nothing against carvings…

RECIPE: SHRIMP AND WATERMELON SALAD

Who likes watermelon? Who likes shrimp? Okay, maybe a few of you put your hand down after that second question,…

SEED-SPITTING CONTEST: WE HAVE A DATE! (AND A NEW PERSONAL RECORD)

After a flurry of back-and-forth communication with the organizers of the Cumberland Ag Expo, my lifelong dream of competing in…

JUNE PRIZE: THE DEXAS WATERMELON KNIFE AND CUTTING BOARD

A few weeks ago, a package addressed to “The Watermelon Guy” arrived in the mail. I wasn’t expecting a package…

RECIPE: JICAMA AND WATERMELON SALAD

Allow me to start by admitting that I had no idea what “jicama” was before today (pronounced “hickama” and pictured…

SECOND SLICE: HOW TO CHOOSE THE “BEST” WATERMELON

In the spirit of this month’s poll (sound off on the right if you haven’t already), I’ve decided to repost…

ASK THE EXPERTS: WHAT’S THE PLURAL FORM OF “WATERMELON”?

SUSAN K. OF DETROIT, MI, ASKS – What’s the plural form of watermelon? Is it “watermelons” or “watermelon”? I’ve seen…

FEATURED ANIMAL EATING A WATERMELON: A POTBELLIED PIG

When I was a younger – more of a “Watermelon Kid,” not “The Watermelon Guy” I am today – my…

SEED-SPITTING CONTEST UPDATE: RULES AND PRIZES

My goal of participating in a seed-spitting contest in 2012 is coming together nicely. I’ve got a practice session under…