Of all the prizes I’ve featured on the blog over the past three years (has it really been that long?!), one of the few I seriously considered buying for myself was the pair of watermelon dipping bowls I gave away in April 2010. I’ve decided to give two of these bowls away (they come in pairs) as … [Read more...]
HOW TO CARVE: A WATERMELON PIG
Last month’s attempt to carve a watermelon mouth taught me something: I prefer to carve watermelon animals. Nothing against carvings that aren’t animals, but I seem to get more enjoyment out of creating a creature than I do out of creating a slightly creepy-looking mouth. For this month’s … [Read more...]
RECIPE: SHRIMP AND WATERMELON SALAD
Who likes watermelon? Who likes shrimp? Okay, maybe a few of you put your hand down after that second question, but my point is this: If you like watermelon and shrimp, you’re going to love this recipe. This recipe requires you to peel and de-vein the shrimp. If you’re like me and you have no … [Read more...]
SEED-SPITTING CONTEST: WE HAVE A DATE! (AND A NEW PERSONAL RECORD)
After a flurry of back-and-forth communication with the organizers of the Cumberland Ag Expo, my lifelong dream of competing in a watermelon seed spitting contest is finally coming into view. Like I mentioned before, I chose the Cumberland Ag Expo – a local four-day agriculture fair held here in … [Read more...]
JUNE PRIZE: THE DEXAS WATERMELON KNIFE AND CUTTING BOARD
A few weeks ago, a package addressed to “The Watermelon Guy” arrived in the mail. I wasn’t expecting a package and had never received one addressed to my watermelon-loving alter ego. I was curious and excited. The relatively light weight of the box ruled out the hope that it contained a … [Read more...]
RECIPE: JICAMA AND WATERMELON SALAD
Allow me to start by admitting that I had no idea what “jicama” was before today (pronounced “hickama” and pictured on the right). In fact, I had never even heard of it. Turns out it’s “a crispy, sweet, edible root that resembles a turnip.” According to the same source, jicama is popular in Mexican … [Read more...]
SECOND SLICE: HOW TO CHOOSE THE “BEST” WATERMELON
In the spirit of this month’s poll (sound off on the right if you haven’t already), I’ve decided to repost this insightful entry. Enjoy! In many ways, a watermelon is a lot like a Christmas gift: You’re pretty sure you’re going to like what’s inside, but you’re never really sure until you open … [Read more...]
ASK THE EXPERTS: WHAT’S THE PLURAL FORM OF “WATERMELON”?
SUSAN K. OF DETROIT, MI, ASKS – What’s the plural form of watermelon? Is it “watermelons” or “watermelon”? I’ve seen both used and don’t know which one is right! That’s a great question, Susan. The English language is definitely a tricky one, especially when it comes to the plural form of … [Read more...]
FEATURED ANIMAL EATING A WATERMELON: A POTBELLIED PIG
When I was a younger – more of a “Watermelon Kid,” not “The Watermelon Guy” I am today – my family had a pet pig. He was a potbellied porker, like the cute little fella in the video below. Except ours was black, not white. Ours was also a little bigger and a little meaner. And he didn’t eat … [Read more...]
SEED-SPITTING CONTEST UPDATE: RULES AND PRIZES
My goal of participating in a seed-spitting contest in 2012 is coming together nicely. I’ve got a practice session under my belt and a host event for the contest – the Cumberland Ag Expo in August. The folks at the Cumberland Ag Expo asked me to put together the rules and other details for the … [Read more...]
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