In the spirit of this month’s poll (sound off on the right if you haven’t already), I’ve decided to repost this insightful entry. Enjoy! In many ways, a watermelon is a lot like a Christmas gift: You’re pretty sure you’re going to like what’s inside, but you’re never really sure until you open … [Read more...]
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 both used and don’t know which one is right! That’s a great question, Susan. The English language is definitely a tricky one, especially when it comes to the plural form of … [Read more...]
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 family had a pet pig. He was a potbellied porker, like the cute little fella in the video below. Except ours was black, not white. Ours was also a little bigger and a little meaner. And he didn’t eat … [Read more...]
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 my belt and a host event for the contest – the Cumberland Ag Expo in August. The folks at the Cumberland Ag Expo asked me to put together the rules and other details for the … [Read more...]
RECIPE: WATERMELON LIME AGUA FRESCA
Agua frescas (“fresh waters”) are the unofficial thirst-quenchers of Latin America, and for good reason – they’re delicious and refreshing. The drink is basically fruit (whichever type you’d like) blended with a little water. Sometimes mint and sugar are also added. However you make this beverage, … [Read more...]
HOW TO CARVE: A WATERMELON MOUTH
Thus far in my career as an amateur watermelon carver, I’ve crafted a watermelon helmet, a watermelon hedgehog and a watermelon T-Rex. I’m happy to report (and I hope you’ll agree) that my skills have improved with each carving. That’s why I’ve decided to undertake something a little different: a … [Read more...]
THE 2012 WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST HAS BEGUN!
I mentioned this earlier in the month, but I’m excited to announce it officially: The National Watermelon Promotion Board’s Third Annual Watermelon Contest has begun! Right up front, I’ll mention that this year’s contest features MUCH better prizes than previous carving contests – they total over … [Read more...]
ASK THE EXPERTS: WHICH IS BETTER – SEEDLESS OR SEEDED?
ANITA B. FROM TULSA, OK, ASKS: Hello there! I was just wondering if watermelon with seeds is better than seedless watermelon. I’ve heard that watermelon with seeds is better, but I’m not really sure! That’s a great question, Anita. As many watermelon fans have probably figured out, it’s … [Read more...]
WATERMELON CUPCAKES!
I came across this image in my search for a watermelon cake to feature on the blog this month. Of course, it isn’t a cake, but a cupcake. That’s the next best thing, really. Better, actually. You get cake and icing without all the hassle of dealing with a fork and plate. Like any good watermelon … [Read more...]
FEEDING MY APPETITE FOR COMPETITION
\Not many people know this, but I used to be a competitive eater. I wasn’t one of those 50-hot-dogs-in-10-minutes “professional” eaters you see on TV on July 4th. I was more of a local-contest-here-and-there kind of guy. Now that I’m a father, I’m semiretired from the sport, but I’ll be coming out … [Read more...]
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