What About Watermelon?

RECIPE: LEMONY QUINOA AND WATERMELON SALAD

Especially within the last few years, food industry trends has seen the rise of a couscous-esque grain taking the grocery shelves by storm. Quinoa, pronounced “keen-wah”, is a small grain packed with protein and amino acids. As an excellent sources of iron, magnesium, vitamin E, and much more, … [Read more...]

LYCOPENE 101: HOW WATERMELON CAN HELP YOU GET MORE OUT OF THIS POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT

If you want to stay healthy and feel your best (and who doesn’t?), you might want to include more lycopene-rich foods — like watermelon — in your daily diet. What is Lycopene? Lycopene is one of hundreds of carotenoids in fruits and vegetables (beta carotene is the most well-known). Lycopene … [Read more...]

SIX QUESTIONS WITH A WATERMELON CARVER: LAURA POULSEN

In our first “Interview with a Watermelon Carver” last month, we got to know one of our most entertaining watermelon carving contest participants, Ryan Allison. This month, we talk to Laura Poulsen. Like Ryan, Laura is also a passionate watermelon carver. She enters the carving contest each year, … [Read more...]

HE’S A HIKER, HE’S A WATERMELON LOVER, HE’S THE WATERMELON MAN

As the Watermelon Guy, I’m constantly looking for new and interesting ways that people use watermelon. Bold, beautiful creations have been produced from the minds of watermelon lovers worldwide. I’d like to say that I’d do just about anything for watermelon. When I was in the Navy, we used to run … [Read more...]

A QUEEN IS CROWNED AT THE 2015 NATIONAL WATERMELON ASSOCIATION CONVENTION!

It’s February, which means the members of the National Watermelon Association (NWA) came together this past weekend for the group’s annual convention in La Quinta, California. The convention featured the usual meetings and seminars about all things watermelon, but the NWA members also took … [Read more...]

HOW TO CUT A WATERMELON TO AVOID GETTING A MESSY FACE

You know how your face gets all messy when you eat a slice or quarter wedge of watermelon? Of course you do (I know I do). It starts out clean, but when you get closer to the rind, things can get a little out of control. Of course, that messiness is part of the charm and joy of eating watermelon … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: WHO WANTS SOME WATERMELON GAZPACHO?

Last month’s Sweet & Sour Watermelon Chickenmarked my first attempt this year at fulfilling my 2015 new year’s resolution of preparing more meals with watermelon as an ingredient. Overall, I’d say it turned out well, and I’m proud to announce that I’m sticking to my resolution with yet another … [Read more...]

JANUARY PRIZE: THE WATERMELON OVEN MITT!

Yesterday, I revealed my New Year’s Resolution — to prepare more meals using watermelon — so it’s only fitting that our first monthly prize of 2015 be something related to cooking. Based on the outcome of my recent attempt to conquer my resolution, it’s safe to say that this month’s prize would … [Read more...]

ON THE ROAD AGAIN: FOUR PHOTOS OF CARS AND WATERMELON

Pretty sure I mentioned this before, but when I got out of the Navy several years ago, I loaded everything I owned into the back of my old Monte Carlo for the six-hour drive from Connecticut to Pennsylvania. The car did a great job of hauling my possessions, but it’s hardly the first car to be … [Read more...]

RECIPE: ROCK LOBSTER AND WATERMELON TACOS

Who says lobster tacos are only for summer? With this delicious new spin on the fish taco craze, these Jamaican Rock Lobster Tacos are a must-have all year round. Perhaps your New Year’s Resolution is to cook with more watermelon or establish healthier eating habits. If so, you’re in luck with this … [Read more...]