What About Watermelon?

RECIPE: ROASTED PORK LOIN AND WATERMELON SANDWICH

Have you ever put a slice of watermelon on a sandwich or burger? If not, you definitely should. Just a thin slice – maybe a quarter of an inch thick – right there on top. It pretty much takes the place of the tomato, but with a little extra sweetness. Today’s recipe does exactly that, but the … [Read more...]

AUGUST PRIZE: WHAT BEVERAGE WOULD YOU PUT IN YOUR WATERMELON KEG?

It’s a not-so-well-known fact that early explorers used hollowed-out watermelons as canteens to hold water while they were off doing explorer stuff. Considering that watermelons are 92 percent water, using an empty watermelon to store some tasty beverages seems like a perfectly reasonable … [Read more...]

AUGUST POLL: IN WHAT WAYS DO YOU ENJOY WATERMELON?

I’ve talked in the past about the many ways to enjoy watermelon, beyond the usual wedges and chunks. Don’t get me wrong: there’s absolutely nothing wrong with chomping on an ice-cold watermelon wedge on a hot summer day, but I guarantee that you’ll love watermelon even more once you expand your … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WATERMELON PANCAKE SANDWICHES

I love making pancakes almost as much I love eating them. It’s pretty much a regular Sunday morning ritual in our house, and I’m the one happily wielding the spatula. About 90 percent of the time, they’re the regular hotcakes drenched in butter and syrup, but every now and then, I’ll mix it up … [Read more...]

WOULD YOU STAY IN A WATERMELON-SHAPED HOTEL?

I’m a sports fan, but I have to admit that I’m glad the World Cup is over. It’s not that I don’t like soccer, it’s just that…okay, I don’t like soccer. There, I said it. Sue me. I’m actually a huge baseball fan, and I look forward to the summer months because all the other sports – football, … [Read more...]

YEP, I DROPPED MY WATERMELON

It was bound to happen sooner or later. Over the years, during my grocery shopping unloading chores, I’ve dropped cartons of eggs, jars of pickles and even a bottle of soda which popped its top and sent a geyser of root beer all over the kitchen. But this past weekend, after twenty-something … [Read more...]

2014 WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE CARVING!

Six weeks ago, we asked you to submit carvings for our 2014 Watermelon Carving Contest, and you definitely answered the call! We received lots of carvings, and all of them were great, which made it very difficult to choose the first, second and third place winners in each of our five … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL (WITH A LITTLE WATERMELON)

Ahh, back-to-school time. Some kids are excited about it. Some kids dread it. I was one of the few who got excited about it. I’d lay out all my new school supplies days ahead of time, sharpening all my new pencils perfectly, zipping them up in the little plastic pouch in my Trapper Keeper. Now … [Read more...]

WATERMELON ACCEPTS THE ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE

By now, you might have seen the flurry of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge videos making the rounds on Facebook and other social media channels. The premise is simple: Nominees have 24 hours to dump a bucket of ice water on their heads (while also making a small donation to the ALS Association) or skip the … [Read more...]

AN INSIDE LOOK AT JAPAN’S LEGENDARY $200 SQUARE WATERMELON

Did you know that in Japan it’s customary for people to give fruit as a gift? It’s not uncommon for someone to present his or her neighbor with a simple orange or a small bunch of grapes. Yep, fruit is pretty much revered in Japan. Well, maybe not revered, but they do take fruit pretty seriously, … [Read more...]