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GET READY FOR NATIONAL DRINK WATERMELON DAY!

According to the National Climatic Data Center, July 24 is considered to be the hottest day of the year. And, like any day when the temperature is high, you’ll want to make sure you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of liquids. With that good advice in mind, the National Watermelon Promotion Board … [Read more...]

THIRSTY? IT’S NATIONAL DRINK WATERMELON DAY!

Last week, I wrote about July 24 and how the National Climactic Data Center has declared it the hottest day of the year. Will there be hotter days in August in your area? Maybe, but the temperature nationwide (on average) is higher today than any other day of the year. With that heat wave in … [Read more...]

TSAMMA WATERMELON JUICE HAS ARRIVED!

I’m a juice fan. Apple juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, you name it. As a watermelon lover, however, I’m a little frustrated by the lack of watermelon juices on the market. Oh sure, you’ll find watermelon-flavored beverages out there, but many of them only taste like watermelon, and are loaded … [Read more...]

JUNE PRIZE: BOLTHOUSE FARMS WATERMELON MINT LEMONADE!

I really didn’t plan to offer so many drink-themed prizes this year; it just sort of worked out that way. So far this year, we’ve given away watermelon-flavored water, watermelon drops to add to your own water, and last month’s prize, which highlighted Chili’s new, watermelon-flavored drink … [Read more...]

CELEBRATE SUMMER (AND PRIZES!) WITH STAR SPANGLED WATERMELON

I consider myself a pretty patriotic guy. On a scale of one to 10, I’d say I’m about a nine. The only thing keeping me from a perfect red, white and blue patriotism score is an American flag tattoo on my right arm, but I’ll have that someday. As a man who’s proud of his country, I’m excited about … [Read more...]

ASK THE EXPERTS: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO WASH YOUR WATERMELON?

ROBERT K. OF ANNAPOLIS, MD, ASKS: If you’re not going to eat the outer rind of a watermelon, why is it so important to wash the watermelon before you carve it? Excellent question, Robert. It’s one that I’m particularly fond of, because I’m a stickler for this important but often overlooked step … [Read more...]

QUOTABLE WATERMELON: A REFRESHING BALANCING ACT

The quote in today’s entry has been written in many different ways with many different types of food. Today’s rendition uses chocolate, but I’ve seen it written with ice cream and even beer. Most of the time, the quote includes some sort of indulgent food, which is what makes the “balanced diet” … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

Only nine more days until my watermelon-eating contest debut at the Bel Air 4th of July Festival in Bel Air, Maryland. My journey to this point started with the declaration of a New Year’s resolution (to compete in a watermelon eating contest), which led to a search for a contest in my general … [Read more...]

MAY PRIZE: CHILI’S WATERMELON DRINKS

You know it’s officially “watermelon season” when restaurants start rolling out watermelon-themed food and drink specials. You can find watermelon on many menus (some all year long, if you’re lucky), but Chili’s is taking the season to new, tastier level with its line of watermelon-themed … [Read more...]

MY DINNER AT CHILI’S (AND SAMPLING THE CHILI’S WATERMELON DRINK MENU)

Earlier this month, I wrote about Chili’s new watermelon drink specials and this month’s blog prize, a $50 Chili’s gift card (leave a comment on any May blog entry to be entered to win it!). As The Watermelon Guy, I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to try these drinks before they disappear from … [Read more...]