What About Watermelon?

GROWING THE WORLD’S LARGEST WATERMELON (PART FOUR): ENTERING THE HOME STRETCH

It’s been a long summer for Chris Kent, the man who holds the Guinness World Record for the largest watermelon. His watermelons have endured cloudy weather, mice, hungry horses and all sorts of other obstacles, but the final month of the growing season is upon us. Chris took a break from tending … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: FROZEN WATERMELON SMOOTHIE POPS

Following my New Year’s resolution to create fun recipes containing watermelon has really allowed me to tap into my newfound love for cooking. Not that I disliked cooking in the past (really, I just like the end result, which involves me getting to eat the food), but I never really spent time honing … [Read more...]

FACEBOOK HIGHLIGHTS: DO YOU SALT YOUR WATERMELON?

It’s been a busy month for me personally, but it’s also been busy for the folks at the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Their Facebook Page is proof of that. If you’re not already a fan of their page on Facebook, check them out today and click the “Like” button. Here’s a glimpse at what the … [Read more...]

FEATURED RECIPE: GREEN TEA PUNCH

The second best thing I like doing with watermelon — other than eating it — is drinking it. What I love most about watermelon beverages is that you don’t waste much of the melon to make it. You can also use a less-than-perfect or overripe watermelon without sacrificing the flavor. Watermelon goes … [Read more...]

AND THE 2015 WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST WINNERS ARE…

I cannot lie – this year’s submissions totally blew me away! I wrote last year that 2014 was the most successful contest to date, but I think this year took the watermelon cake. Between the sheer number of entries this year, I was most impressed by the creativity and selection. Every submission … [Read more...]

NATIONAL WATERMELON MONTH PRIZE #1: A WATERMELON COOLER BAG

Short of Thanksgiving and Christmas, Independence Day ranks pretty high on my personal list of great food holidays. Poised smack dab in the middle of the summer, July 4th brings Americans together to celebrate the land of the free and home of the brave. And, if you’re my family, you also celebrate … [Read more...]

A WATERMELON WORTH DYING FOR: THE LEGEND OF THE BRADFORD WATERMELON

There once was a watermelon so sweet, so juicy and so delicious that people were willing to risk their lives — some even died! — in an attempt to get their hands on one. That’s the legend of the Bradford watermelon, which was grown many, many years ago in the great state of Georgia. The very … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WATERMELON AND SHRIMP PICO DE GALLO

As a self-proclaimed lover of Mexican food (which is an understatement), I have to admit something that may be shocking and/or disappointing. I don’t actually know what Pico de Gallo is. I know, I know. I have failed as a dedicated, Mexican-cuisine-obsessed fan. With today’s recipes, we’re going to … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: HOW TO STORE A WATERMELON CARVING

With our 2015 Watermelon Carving Contest in full swing, I thought it might be a good time to revisit this helpful Q&A about how to keep that carving looking fresh. If you haven’t already entered this year’s carving contest, visit the official contest page for rules, categories and prize … [Read more...]

THE LEGEND OF THE BRADFORD WATERMELON (PART TWO): WHERE IS THE BRADFORD WATERMELON TODAY?

Earlier this month, I wrote about the legendary Bradford watermelon — a watermelon grown in the 1800s that was so sweet and delicious, men sometimes died trying to protect it or steal it. If you missed the entry (which included a great video about the melon), check it out here. So, what happened … [Read more...]