As a kid, puffed rice treats were one of my favorite snacks. (Trademark rules prevent me from referring to them by their more common name, but it includes the words “rice” and “crispies.”) Even as a watermelon-loving adult, I still enjoy the occasional puffed rice treat, which is why, when I saw … [Read more...]
2012 WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST: LET THE VOTING BEGIN!
The submission period for the 2012 Watermelon Carving Contest is over. It wasn’t easy to choose the first, second and third place winners in each of our five categories, but after several hours of debating, our judges got the job done. The winners in each of the categories won’t be announced … [Read more...]
RECIPE: WATERMELON, MANGO AND SPINACH SALAD
This recipe for “Watermelon, Mango and Spinach Salad” is light and refreshing, which means it’s perfect for a summer snack. So I reached out to the owner of the recipe and he gave me his blessing to repost it here. The recipe comes from Billy Vasquez, also known as “The 99 Cent Chef.” He got the … [Read more...]
SEED SPITTING CONTEST UPDATE: ENTERING THE HOME STRETCH
There are only a few weeks left until the big day. Of course, I’m talking about my first entry in an official watermelon seed spitting contest. The contest, which I also have a hand in organizing, will take place at the Cumberland Ag Expo on September 5-7. Visitors to the expo will be able to … [Read more...]
2012 WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST: AND THE WINNERS ARE…
The results are in! Below are the first place winners in each of our five 2012 Watermelon Carving Contest categories. The judges at the National Watermelon Promotion Board had the challenging task of determining these victors, each of whom will get a $100 Amazon.com gift card. More than 30 … [Read more...]
ASK THE EXPERTS: HELP! I LEFT MY WATERMELON IN MY CAR!
KIM ASKS: I left my uncut watermelon in the car overnight accidentally! The temperature yesterday reached 100. Will the watermelon still be safe to eat? We hear so much about the dangers of leaving children and pets in cars during the hot summer months, but no one ever talks about the tragedy of … [Read more...]
SECOND SLICE: HOW TO THROW A “WATERMELON DAY” AT SCHOOL
When I was in school, the biggest thing we had to get excited about was when the teacher wheeled the TV into the classroom on that little cart thing. Watching TV at school? It doesn’t get any better than that! Who cares if it’s a 35-minute video about the long-term effects of the First World War – … [Read more...]
FEATURED ANIMAL EATING A WATERMELON: A HUNGRY, HUNGRY HIPPO
I’m pretty sure there are no hippos reading this blog, so I don’t mind saying this, but hippos are pretty strange looking animals, don’t you think? They’ve got those giant heads, weird teeth, and tiny ears. And whiskers! What’s that all about? But as strange as they might look, they’re also a … [Read more...]
ASK THE EXPERTS: HOW DO I STORE A WATERMELON CARVING?
Today’s question is posted in the spirit of our ongoing Watermelon Carving Contest. Check out the kick-off entry for details about how to win the $500 grand prize. SHIM ASKS: I was wondering how I should store a carved watermelon. I am planning to make either the turtle, shark or sailboat … [Read more...]
WEEKLY WATERMELON PRIZE: THE WATERMELON KEY CHAIN CHARM
This week’s National Watermelon Month prize is inspired by a watermelon key chain charm I gave away here on the blog about two years ago. It was a shiny, sterling silver-accented keepsake, and I was fully prepared to give another one away this week, but alas, the website had sold their last … [Read more...]
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