What About Watermelon?

RECIPE: WATERMELON MUFFIN CRUMBLE PARFAIT

You know, I’ve always been on the fence about muffins. To me, they’re like a cupcake without the icing. And since the icing is the best part of a cupcake, what does that say about the appeal of muffins? Then again, you can eat muffins for breakfast, so maybe they’re the closest thing you can get to … [Read more...]

QUOTABLE WATERMELON: A WELL STOCKED FRIDGE

This month’s quote might sound pretty obvious at first – keeping good food in your fridge means you’ll eat good food – but there’s a deeper meaning hiding just under the surface. What it really means is that you can’t eat well if you don’t have the ingredients on hand to support that diet. … [Read more...]

ANIMAL EATING A WATERMELON: A HUNGRY CAT

A couple years ago, I featured a fluffy feline named Cooper who loved watermelon. Turns out, Cooper isn’t the only cat with good taste in snacks. The cat below starts his meal where most of us would – at the top of the watermelon wedge – but soon turns his attention to the rind. Like we’ve … [Read more...]

RECIPE: PANCAKES WITH WATERMELON, LIME AND BLUEBERRY COULIS

What caught my eye about this recipe were the words “pancakes” and “watermelon.” Some of you might remember the Watermelon Stacked Pancakes I made last year. In that entry, I revealed that pancakes are a common Sunday morning meal at The Watermelon Guy’s house (about three times a month), so it’s … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: THE PERFECT GIFT

The following was posted previously here on What About Watermelon, but it’s good advice for this time of the year, so I’ve decided to post it again. Enjoy! MARY L. FROM TOPEKA, KANSAS ASKS: Hi Watermelon Guy! My mother LOVES watermelon stuff and since you’re a watermelon lover too I wanted to ask … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WATERMELON HEAVEN

To me, the words “watermelon” and “heaven” are kind of redundant, but this recipe definitely deserves the title because of all the other tasty ingredients it uses. Sour cream, vanilla, powdered sugar, and almond slices. All are great, and when combined with watermelon and served on angel food cake, … [Read more...]

GIFTS FOR THE WATERMELON LOVER: REFRIGERATOR MAGNET PUZZLE

I’ve always loved refrigerator magnets. Everywhere I go and every trip I take, the one souvenir I have to pick up is a refrigerator magnet. I also buy random magnets (mostly food-themed) that catch my eye for various reasons. My fascination resulted in a fridge covered top to bottom in keepsakes … [Read more...]

GIFTS FOR THE WATERMELON LOVER: WATERMELON PURSE

For years, I’ve half-joking told my wife that I was going to buy a fanny pack to use when we go on day trips and family outings. Even though it might draw snickers from passersby, the fanny pack would come in very handy, because I’m usually the one who has to carry the staggering amount of stuff … [Read more...]

FROM MINNESOTA TO SINGAPORE: WATERMELON SCULPTURES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Watermelon really is an iconic fruit. It’s colorful, immediately recognizable, and the mere sight of it evokes pleasant memories of picnics, state fairs, or just kicking back at home with a giant wedge and not a care in the world. With all of that going for it, it’s no wonder watermelon is also a … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WARM ORIENTAL FRUIT COMPOTE

Winter officially begins tomorrow, but the cold weather has already arrived (at least where I live). That’s a good excuse to create meals designed to warm your heart and soul. Meals like today’s recipe for Warm Oriental Fruit Compote. Before I made this recipe, I had never made a “compote” before … [Read more...]