What About Watermelon?

INTRODUCING THE PORTABLE WATERMELON COOLER!

History is full of amazing inventions. The automobile, the light bulb, high definition television. But now there’s a new invention to add to the list of life-changing products – the portable watermelon cooler. The portable watermelon cooler (shown in various stages of awesomeness above) … [Read more...]

GUS THE BULLDOG LIKES WATERMELON

Remember the video I posted here a few months ago of the kitten playing with the watermelon? You can claim that you don’t, but you know that you do. Well, it seems cute, cuddly kittens aren’t the only animals that adore America’s favorite fruit. Cute, cuddly bulldogs named Gus also like watermelons… … [Read more...]

WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST FINALIST #1: THE RABBIT

Our first annual National Watermelon Carving Contest is in the books and I have to admit that it wasn’t easy narrowing the field down to just four finalists. There were so many great entries to choose from and after much deliberation (and a few arguments over which carving should get the last … [Read more...]

WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST FINALIST #2: THE WHALE

Finalist #2 in the National Watermelon Carving Contest is Jeff W. from Glenview, ILL. Jeff created the carving to fit the whale theme of his son Owen’s 5th birthday party. According to Jeff, it was only his second watermelon carving and “very fun for all of the kids to see & eat!” Check back … [Read more...]

LET THE VOTING BEGIN!

You’ve seen the four finalists, now it’s time to vote for your favorite. I’ve added a poll to the sidebar to determine which of the four crafty carvers will take home the title in this year’s National Watermelon Carving Contest and the prize of the Ultimate Watermelon Carving Kit. The poll will … [Read more...]

RECIPE: FRIED WATERMELON RINDS

I’ve heard of pickled watermelon rinds, but never fried watermelon rinds. So when a friend forwarded me this recipe the other day, I thought “Hey, I have to try that!” Then I thought “Hey, didn’t I say the same thing about pickled watermelon rinds?” Then I thought “Yes, but fried watermelon rinds … [Read more...]

THE TRUTH ABOUT SEEDLESS WATERMELON

I’ve noticed some discussion online lately about seedless watermelons and claims that they are “genetically modified,” which somehow makes them a black sheep in the world of produce. I’d like to take this time to set the record straight and restore dignity and honor to the great seedless watermelon … [Read more...]

AND THE WINNER OF THE NATIONAL WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST IS…

After two weeks and way more votes than I could ever count (that’s what computers are for), the winner of the National Watermelon Carving Contest has been determined. Before I announce the winner, let me reiterate that all of the entries were great and our four finalists were fantastic, which makes … [Read more...]

AUGUST PRIZE: WATERMELON PAJAMA PANTS

Ever since my failed attempt last month to find a pair of watermelon shoes, I’ve been on a watermelon-themed clothing kick. I currently own exactly zero watermelon-themed articles of clothing (unless you count a barbecue apron stained by watermelon juice), but at the rate I’m going, that might … [Read more...]

HOW TO PLAY GREASED WATERMELON POLO

Growing up in rural Pennsylvania, I was lucky (?) enough to witness and participate in all sorts of strange games and contests. One contest that I remember vividly was the annual greased pig catching contest at our local town fair each summer. The premise is simple: The first person to catch a … [Read more...]