What About Watermelon?

SCIENTISTS ANNOUNCE PLANS TO GROW WATERMELONS ON THE MOON

I’m a little nervous about my ongoing attempt to plant watermelons in my own backyard, but I recently stumbled upon a story that makes my Earth-bound project seem relatively simple by comparison. In an effort to test the fertility of the lunar surface in preparation for potential colonization of … [Read more...]

SO, YEAH, ABOUT THAT MOON MELON STORY …

Some of you might have read Monday’s story about plans to grow watermelons on the moon with a bit of skepticism. I don’t blame you. After all, the thought of growing watermelon on the moon seems like something cooked up in a science fiction movie. Of course, if you read the story to very last … [Read more...]

APRIL PRIZE: THE REUSABLE WATERMELON SANDWICH BAG

I’ve always been amazed by the evolution of the sandwich bag. Yeah, it doesn’t take much to amaze me. When I was a kid, “zip lock” bags didn’t exist, which meant sandwiches were packed in those bags with the little flap that you folded over and tucked into the top of the bag. Remember those? They … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: HOW (AND WHY) SQUARE WATERMELONS ARE MADE

The following was posted previously on What About Watermelon, but it’s a fascinating topic, so I’ve decided to post it again. Enjoy! Let’s get one thing out of the way right up front: It doesn’t matter what shape the watermelon is, it’s what’s inside that matters. That said, you have to admit … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WATERMELON SLICES WITH MINT AND LIME

In many cases, you can make an “ordinary” food item a whole lot better just by adding a few simple ingredients. Oatmeal is better with a sprinkle of brown sugar. Pizza gets pizzazz with a dash of oregano. Ice cream is more fun with a few sprinkles. Watermelon is the same way, and today’s recipe is … [Read more...]

2013 WATERMELON FESTIVAL CALENDAR

The five-minute video above is a great snapshot (videoshot?) of the legendary Luling Watermelon Thump festival in Luling, Texas. The Luling Watermelon Thump is the host of the biggest seed-spitting contest in America, but it’s just one of many watermelon festivals held throughout the nation each … [Read more...]

THE WORLD’S LARGEST BOWL OF WATERMELON

I’ve never been much of a skateboarder. I tried it a few times as a teenager, but quickly realized that my lack of coordination and brittle bone structure made it a bad idea for a personal pastime. Still, I can appreciate the amazing skills of professional skateboarders, who seemingly defy the laws … [Read more...]

VINTAGE PHOTO: THE WATERMELON EATERS

I’ve seen a lot of old photos in my lifetime (what can I say, it’s a fascination of mine), and one thing is for sure: Back in the old days, people really liked to take pictures of themselves eating watermelon. No other food has so many vintage snapshots. Burgers? Nope. Ice cream? Not quite. … [Read more...]

ANIMAL EATING WATERMELON: DUCKS!

So far in the “animals eating watermelon” series, I’ve featured lions, porcupines, chipmunks, hippos, guinea pigs, baby mice, lizards, deer, elephants, squirrels, turtles, cats and potbellied pigs. All of them chowing down on watermelon like there’s no tomorrow. I’ve never featured a bird eating … [Read more...]