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ALL ABOARD THE S.S. WATERMELON!

If I had a nickel for every time I felt the urge to convert a hollowed-out watermelon into a remote-controlled boat, I’d have about 15 cents. One tech-savvy watermelon lover acted on that urge and did exactly that. Even better, they plopped their creation in a backyard pool and captured its maiden … [Read more...]

FEATURED WATERMELON CAKE: I’D EAT IT STEM AND ALL!

In my monthly search for images of watermelon cakes, I’m consistently amazed by what some people are able to create out of flour, sugar and a little icing. This month’s featured watermelon cake is a good example. It comes from the baking genius behind the website SweetDreamsCakeApp.com. Not only … [Read more...]

RECIPE: BREAKFAST A GO-GO

My breakfasts usually consist of cereal, toast or nothing at all (unless coffee counts as breakfast, and I’m pretty sure it doesn’t). I definitely wouldn’t mind giving my boring breakfast routine a makeover by whipping up this morning treat to start my day. It’s simple to create – just three … [Read more...]

QUOTABLE WATERMELON: DON’T BE A CRY BABY

This month’s “Quotable Watermelon” is a little violent, but it made me chuckle. I don’t recommend hitting anyone in the face with a watermelon because, well, it’s just plain mean and a waste of a good watermelon. Of course, this quote is also misguided because onions (and watermelons to the face) … [Read more...]

GROWING A WATERMELON: PLANTING THE SEEDS

So far in my year-long series chronicling my New Year’s resolution to grow my own watermelon I’ve revealed my plan to become an amateur farmer and shared some insight about how to grow my watermelon. In today’s entry, I put months of research into action by planting the seed(s) that will … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY PRIZE: WATERMELON SOAP POPS

Bath time with a toddler is an adventure, no doubt about it. Thankfully, I’ve been blessed with a little watermelon who actually enjoys baths, which makes the nightly chore a whole lot easier. If your little one is a little less enthusiastic about baths – or if you yourself aren’t a fan – this … [Read more...]

WATERMELON VS. RUBBER BANDS

In the past here on What About Watermelon, we’ve talked about men who smash watermelon with sledgehammers, people who use them as an oversized golf ball, and what happens to them if you put them in the microwave. I’m generally not a fan of senseless violence against watermelon, but in the name of … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: IS WATERMELON THE PERFECT HANGOVER CURE?

The following was posted here on What About Watermelon awhile back, but it’s good advice, so I’ve decided to post it again. Cheers! Did you know that watermelon has been featured on multiple lists as one of the best “hangover foods”? Of course, those foods make up the best meals to eat the … [Read more...]

THE BEAUTY OF CARVING A WATERMELON

There are two types of watermelon carvings: the hollowed-out jack-o’ lantern type of carvings and watermelon skin carvings like the one on the right. The latter type requires a little more skill, but the result is usually a beautiful work of watermelon art that could be displayed in the … [Read more...]

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

When it comes to Valentine’s Day snacks, the box of chocolates pretty much has the market cornered, but I’d argue that watermelon should have a greater presence on this holiday. How do I love thee on this romantic day? Allow me to count the ways: Would you rather get a box of chocolates or a … [Read more...]