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Do you like Beer and Watermelon or Watermelon Beer?

There's nothing like a cold beer and a few slices of juicy watermelon on a hot Summers day. Even better though is these two barbecue staples in one delicious drink; watermelon beer. If you love beer and enjoy a juicy slice of watermelon these beers have been made just for you! Watermelon Beers … [Read more...]

Watermelon – A Snack Fit for our Grizzly Bear Friends

Us humans are not the only watermelon lovers in the world. Did you know that bears love watermelon too? Watermelons hold moisture making them a popular choice for a range of animals that have fallen water poor in drought conditions. We don't blame our furry friends for wanting a taste of our … [Read more...]

Celebrating with a Watermelon Themed Party

Are you looking for a party theme that is unique and memorable? Why not celebrate your birthday or event with an on-trend watermelon theme. You can use a mix of watermelon colours, shapes, flavours and images to make this event one to remember. Invitations Let your guests know about your … [Read more...]

How to Pick and Use Watermelons this Festive Season

Sometimes we choose to go for pre-cut quarters of watermelon, neatly cut and wrapped by our local fresh food retailers. This allows us to see the flesh of the watermelon giving us an insight to how flavourful it will be. Often people wonder 'How to Pick the Best Watermelon', if they are buying one … [Read more...]

Five Watermelon Themed Fun For Kids

We all know that watermelon can be used in a variety of sweet and savory recipes but in this article we will explore some fun watermelon themed craft, activities and visually appealing food for kids! Watermelon Inspired Activities For Kids Watermelon Carving Every child loves Halloween. If its … [Read more...]

32 Fun Facts About Watermelon

Watermelons, hence their name, are made up of 92% water A watermelon is one of the only foods to be classified as both a fruit and a vegetable Wild watermelons are native to South Africa The novelty of a cubed watermelon began in Japan where they would grow them in glass boxed to hold their … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: WHICH OF THESE RECORDS SHOULD I ATTEMPT FIRST?

Image courtesy of GuinnessWorldRecords.com Break a Guinness World Record. That’s my 2016 New Year’s resolution, and it’s definitely a lofty goal. To be specific, my objective will be to break a Guinness World Record related to watermelon. Still lofty, but way more fun than attempting a record … [Read more...]

LIGHTS, CAMERA, WATERMELON: SMOOTH MOVE, FRUIT NINJA!

This month on “Lights, Camera, Watermelon,” we’re all about making life a little easier with not one, but two different videos. I came across this life hack video which shows you how to turn a watermelon into a watermelon smoothie with just a wire coat hanger and a drill. You may recognize this … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: AN INSIDE LOOK AT JAPAN’S LEGENDARY $200 SQUARE WATERMELON

Gifting fruit isn’t necessarily traditional in the United States, but in different parts of the world, giving fruit is customary. This entry from 2014 explains how giving fruit — especially unusually-shaped fruit — is popular in Japan and should probably become a custom here in the United … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: WEAK PAPER AIRPLANES AND VERY STRONG WATERMELON

Nine months. That’s how long I have to accomplish my New Year’s resolution of breaking a Guinness World Record for something — anything — related to watermelon. I’d like to be brave and attempt on the current watermelon records for smashing watermelons with my head or crushing them with my … [Read more...]