What About Watermelon?

JUNE PRIZE: WATERMELON MEMO PAD AND SCENTED PENS

I’m not ashamed to admit this, but when it comes to remembering things, I’m pretty much the worst rememberer in the entire world. Names? Forget about it. Dates? I only remember my wedding anniversary and my wife’s birthday (i.e., the “important ones”). Grocery lists? If I’m headed to the store for … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WATERMELON DONUTS

We won’t get into the whole “donut” vs. “doughnut” thing because I think you know which side of that debate I’m on. What we will discuss is how great donuts are. I mean, it’s essentially a piece of cake that you can eat for breakfast! Sounds pretty good to me. The National Watermelon Promotion … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: THE MYSTERIOUS BLUE WATERMELON

DEE ASKS: Probably 20 years ago, my uncle used to drive to the southern heel of Missouri and into Arkansas to purchase vegetables and fruit to bring back to mid-Missouri and sell. On one of his trips, he brought back an unusual watermelon to show his friends and family. The melon had seeds, but the … [Read more...]

QUOTABLE WATERMELON: I HATE MEETINGS

Last month, I shared the first of what will be many slightly edited food quotes. That is, quotes that I’ve taken the liberty of adding the word “watermelon” to. And just like anything you add watermelon to, the quotes instantly become better! I started with a Julia Child quote last month, and I … [Read more...]

RESOLUTION UPDATE: ONE MONTH IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

It seems like just yesterday I was planting my watermelon seeds and watching them sprout on my windowsill for the very first time. Four weeks ago, I transplanted the seedlings into my outdoor garden and, I’m happy to report, the resulting sprouts are doing quite well despite my very limited farming … [Read more...]

AND NOW, A MESSAGE FROM GALLAGHER!

You’d think a man who has smashed “over 100,000 pounds of watermelon” in his lifetime using a giant wooden mallet would be an enemy of mine – after all, I am The Watermelon Guy – but I’m not one to harbor a grudge. Of course, I’m talking about Gallagher, the comedian who made it big in the 70s … [Read more...]

RECIPE: CREAMY WATERMELON SALAD

I’m not what you’d call a “salad guy” – unless that salad is covered in cheese, bacon and ranch dressing – but today’s recipe is one I couldn’t pass up. It’s more of a fruit salad than a regular salad, and the addition of a cream cheese, mayo and whipped cream “dressing” gives it a tangy yet sweet … [Read more...]

HOW TO CARVE: A WATERMELON TIKI MASK

Can I tell you how happy I am that the bin of full-sized watermelon has returned to my local grocery store? It’s been there for about two months, and the return of the watermelon bin means the return of watermelon carving. I had a great time carving watermelons for entries on the blog last year … [Read more...]