What About Watermelon?

CAPTION THIS PHOTO: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT?

Here on the Watermelon blog, I’d like to think I’ve seen, tasted and experienced all things watermelon. While some things I’ve witnessed have been downright outrageous, I have yet to see a watermelon-animal hybrid … until today. There are a handful of species of rhino, but I’m not sure you’ll … [Read more...]

TEST YOUR WATERMELON KNOWLEDGE WITH THIS CROSSWORD PUZZLE!

I’m not a big fan of cold weather, which means I spend much of the winter huddled up in the warmth of my home, counting the days until spring. How I pass my time during those chilly days varies, but it usually involves reading, watching movies and playing Chutes & Ladders and dress-up with my … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: HOW TO CARVE A WATERMELON FOOTBALL HELMET

With a certain championship football game coming up, I thought it would be a good time to dust off this old blog entry and repost it as a “Second Slice.” The finished carving makes a nice serving dish for whatever snacks you might have at your big game party! I’ve written in the past about how … [Read more...]

QUOTEABLE WATERMELON: THE PERFECT DIET

We’ve all heard the anonymous quote above, and I realize my watermelon edits rob it of some of its play-on-words humor, but I like the idea of a watermelon diet, so I’m sticking with it. Of course, a diet consisting solely of watermelon isn’t something I’d recommend. While it might be delicious … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WATERMELON BENEDICT

According to some folks, there aren’t many breakfast foods that are as easy and simply delicious as Eggs Benedict. Most people love the dish for the hollandaise sauce, which is a rich, creamy mixture of egg yolk and butter. I, on the other hand, am not a big fan of egg yolks, which is why I’ve … [Read more...]

SIX QUESTIONS WITH A WATERMELON CARVER: RYAN ALLISON

The highlight of our annual watermelon carving contest — besides the chance to see some incredible carvings — is getting to know some of the talented folks behind those carvings. Until now, I’ve only known them via the emails they send to me when they submit their entry. In this new monthly blog … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: MAKING SWEET AND SOUR WATERMELON CHICKEN

My 2015 New Year’s Resolution is simple — to prepare more meals using watermelon as a key ingredient. I plan to do exactly that (one recipe each month), and post the results of my efforts here on the blog. My first watermelon dish is Sweet and Sour Watermelon Chicken (check out the recipe here). … [Read more...]

GIFTS FOR WATERMELON LOVERS: A WATERMELON ORNAMENT!

I may have mentioned briefly in the past a peculiar-but-fun Christmas tradition involving a pickle hidden on a Christmas tree. And, yes, I know that’s not a pickle in the image on the right. (More on that juicy ornament later in this blog entry.) For those who aren’t familiar, the Christmas … [Read more...]

WHICH OF THESE WATERMELON DRINKS WOULD YOU TRY FIRST?

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...]