I know I’m not the only one who tries not to overstuff myself at holiday get-togethers but inevitably does. I just can’t help myself. By the time that I get all that tasty, gravy-smothered goodness on one plate, I’m already thinking about what I’ll feast on the second time around, and I just can’t … [Read more...]
GIFTS FOR THE WATERMELON LOVER: THREE OFFICE TREASURES
As someone who stares at three cubicle walls all day, I understand the importance of the photos, memos and keepsakes people keep at their desks. On my desk, I have a photo of my wife and I on our honeymoon in Hawaii (I still wear those ugly swim trunks from time to time), a tiny, plastic pony from … [Read more...]
WHAT SHOULD MY 2016 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION BE?
Well, I did it. My New Year’s resolution at the beginning of this year was to prepare more meals using watermelon and I achieved my goal. From Sweet & Sour Watermelon Chicken in January to Cheesecake with Watermelon and Blueberry Sauce in March (my personal favorite this year) to Watermelon … [Read more...]
GIFTS FOR THE WATERMELON LOVER: WATERMELON PILLOW
I’ll admit; I’m the kind of person who sleeps with no fewer than six pillows. It drives my wife crazy because she can’t get comfortable, which I don’t really understand because pillows are all about making you comfortable. I don’t know what drives the necessity, but I’ve been that way ever since I … [Read more...]
MY FINAL NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: WATERMELON GLAZED MEATBALLS
While most people celebrate the New Year with a toast, or by sending fireworks into the air while thinking about what the next year will bring, my wife and I have a different way of celebrating. Each year, we create a smorgasbord of goodies that we enjoy as we count down to midnight. My wife … [Read more...]
GIFTS FOR THE WATERMELON LOVER: SERVING BOWL
Image courtesy of Amazon For me, Christmas is all about time spent with family and friends as we eat, drink and be merry. I’ve never been the type to go all-out for Christmas and spend hundreds of dollars on material gifts. Thankfully, my wife is the same way. We’d prefer to spend Christmas … [Read more...]
WHY WAS SAINT NICK SO JOLLY? (ANSWER: WATERMELON)
Image courtesy of Simply Organized (and my horrible photo-editing skills) When I was young, my parents would teach my brothers and I a new Christmas story as we eagerly awaited ripping and tearing through the presents under the tree. I remember always being fond of the story of Saint Nicholas. … [Read more...]
GUEST BLOG ENTRY: HOW TO “BEAT THE BLOAT” IN THE NEW YEAR
As a former competitive eater, I’m no stranger to eating more than I should. But trying to stay away from the food you crave around the holidays can be really difficult. So what do you do? We asked Elizabeth Somer, our expert nutritionist and dietitian, how to avoid feeling bloated and, more … [Read more...]
NOVEMBER PRIZE: WATERMELON COFFEE MUG
Image courtesy of Amazon As my wife will attest, I am addicted to coffee. I usually have two cups before I even leave the house in the morning and several throughout the work day. You might think I’m crazy, but it’s the only way I get through the day without being incredibly … [Read more...]
RECIPE: WATERMELON GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
The official start of the holiday season is just a few weeks away and planning has already begun in our household. Lately, I’ve been helping my wife prepare the house for when our family visits for Thanksgiving dinner, and that usually includes countless hours spent cleaning, dusting, fluffing and … [Read more...]
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