As the holiday season settles in, I can’t help but smile when I think of the many festivities that the next month will bring. Of all the Christmas traditions that exist, holiday parties have become a popular and enjoyable way to ring in the season. Family, friends and coworkers come together in … [Read more...]
GIFTS FOR WATERMELON LOVERS: A WATERMELON UMBRELLA!
Depending upon where you live, any precipitation you might get this month will probably fall in the form of snowflakes, not rain drops. Oh, sure, some of you might get rain. Fans in Florida (shout out to the National Watermelon Promotion Board!) and other southern states probably won’t see much … [Read more...]
FEATURED RECIPE: WATERMELLO DESSERT
If you’re anything like me, dessert is the most important meal of the day. For fellow dessert enthusiasts, the holidays are the focal point of all food sweet, sugary and delicious. But when it comes to the right dessert to end your holiday feast, the possibilities are virtually endless: pumpkin … [Read more...]
FEATURED RECIPE: MINTED WATERMELON SALAD
Every year, around this time, I often find myself feeling the winter woes. The birds chirping outside my window have been replaced with the whipping, blistering winds. It’s also around this time of year that I’m reminded of how some folks have a hard time finding watermelon in their local grocery … [Read more...]
HAPPY NEW YEAR! (AND MY 2015 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION)
It’s New Year’s Eve, and I hope everyone has plans to ring in 2015 in style…even if that means you’ll be fast asleep by the time Ryan Seacrest leads us in the annual Times Square countdown. I also hope you’ve given some thought to your New Year’s resolutions. Back in October, I asked … [Read more...]
RECIPE: CARROT, PISTACHIO AND WATERMELON SALAD
Our last recipe offered a tasty alternative to traditionally boring Thanksgiving breakfasts. Today’s recipe is one that might actually make an appearance at the dinner table. Or, if not at the dinner table, maybe it’s something you can whip up as a pre-meal snack for hungry guests! CARROT, … [Read more...]
RECIPE: WATERMELON GRAPE FIZZ
Remember when I posted the first recipe this month and I said breakfast gets lost in the Thanksgiving shuffle? Kids are the same way. They’re at the celebration, usually dining at the little table in the corner, but they’re often overlooked when it comes to the menu. That’s especially true when it … [Read more...]
RECIPE: HOW TO RECYCLE A MINI WATERMELON RIND IN A DELICIOUS WAY
You know what’s nice about those mini watermelons? They’re not only the perfect size for an individual snack (or two), but they also make very handy bowls. I proved that recently when I hollowed out two halves of a mini watermelon to create a very tasty and unforgettable dessert. It’s a dessert I … [Read more...]
RECIPE: WATERMELON WALDORF SALAD
The Waldorf Salad, according to its Wikipedia page, is “a salad generally made of fresh apples, celery and walnuts, dressed in mayonnaise, and usually served on a bed of lettuce as an appetizer or a light meal.” It was created in the 1890s by a chef at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City (today, it’s … [Read more...]
TOUCHDOWN! 7 WATERMELON IDEAS FOR YOUR NEXT TAILGATING PARTY
Summer is my favorite season, but fall isn’t so bad, either. I like the crisp, coolness in the air and all of the pumpkin-flavored goodies that make their annual appearance. As a football fan, I also like fall because it signals the start of tailgating season. If you’re looking for some … [Read more...]
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