JACOB K. OF LITTLE ROCK, AR, ASKS: Is watermelon the best food ever? Anyone on our panel of experts could have taken a crack at answering this question, but as someone with a lifetime of eating experience, I’ll give this one a shot. When I was a kid, I used to think the best foods ever were … [Read more...]
YOU CAN LEARN A LOT FROM A TWO-YEAR-OLD
Our two-year-old loves watermelon. Actually, that may be an understatement. Ever since I gave her her first tiny wedge about a year ago, she can’t get enough of the stuff. She’ll polish off three little wedges in her high chair and then point longingly at the kitchen and say “Wahmelon! Mah wahmelon … [Read more...]
SECOND SLICE: WHERE WAS YOUR WATERMELON BORN?
Ever wonder where the food you’re eating comes from? I mean, where it really comes from … not just the country or the state, but the specific farm where it was grown and harvested? If so, you’re not alone. There’s a growing trend among just about everyone – not just people who like to “eat healthy” … [Read more...]
BACK-TO-SCHOOL RECIPE: WATERMELON IN A BLANKET
The second recipe in this month’s back-to-school series is for a tasty little snack called “Watermelon in a Blanket.” It’s essentially watermelon wrapped in a tortilla and served with a tasty dipping sauce. Sounds good, right? The recipe on the National Watermelon Promotion Board website called … [Read more...]
AUGUST PRIZE: THE WATERMELON DOORMAT
My wife mentioned the other day that we needed a new doormat outside our front door. Ours has worn to the point that the middle part of the world “WELCOME!” has completely disappeared, leaving only “WE…E!” to greet visitors. I guess “Wee!” isn’t so bad, though, considering every day in our house is … [Read more...]
FEATURED PHOTO: WATERMELON LANTERNS
A friend forwarded me the photo of the insanely intricate watermelon lanterns above. The photos served as a humbling reminder that no matter how great I think I am at carving watermelon, there are people out there who are much, much better. The lanterns were carved by the chefs at a Chinese … [Read more...]
THE GREATEST PUFFED RICE TREATS EVER?
As a kid, puffed rice treats were one of my favorite snacks. (Trademark rules prevent me from referring to them by their more common name, but it includes the words “rice” and “crispies.”) Even as a watermelon-loving adult, I still enjoy the occasional puffed rice treat, which is why, when I saw … [Read more...]
2012 WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST: LET THE VOTING BEGIN!
The submission period for the 2012 Watermelon Carving Contest is over. It wasn’t easy to choose the first, second and third place winners in each of our five categories, but after several hours of debating, our judges got the job done. The winners in each of the categories won’t be announced … [Read more...]
RECIPE: WATERMELON, MANGO AND SPINACH SALAD
This recipe for “Watermelon, Mango and Spinach Salad” is light and refreshing, which means it’s perfect for a summer snack. So I reached out to the owner of the recipe and he gave me his blessing to repost it here. The recipe comes from Billy Vasquez, also known as “The 99 Cent Chef.” He got the … [Read more...]
SEED SPITTING CONTEST UPDATE: ENTERING THE HOME STRETCH
There are only a few weeks left until the big day. Of course, I’m talking about my first entry in an official watermelon seed spitting contest. The contest, which I also have a hand in organizing, will take place at the Cumberland Ag Expo on September 5-7. Visitors to the expo will be able to … [Read more...]
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