Looking for something a little different to serve as an appetizer? How about these mouth watering, prosciutto, watermelon, and feta skewers. Skill Level Basic Skill Level Required. Preparation Time Approximately 10 minutes. Equipment/Utensils Required 24 x large toothpicks 1 x knife … [Read more...]
How to Pick and Use Watermelons this Festive Season
Sometimes we choose to go for pre-cut quarters of watermelon, neatly cut and wrapped by our local fresh food retailers. This allows us to see the flesh of the watermelon giving us an insight to how flavourful it will be. Often people wonder 'How to Pick the Best Watermelon', if they are buying one … [Read more...]
Layered Watermelon Popsicles
These layered watermelon popsicles make the perfect treat for a hot summers day. Made with watermelon, kiwi fruit, lemon and coconut milk they are a healthy alternative to a paddle pop. Serving Size 10 individual popsicles Skill Level Medium skill level required Preparation Time 30 minutes … [Read more...]
Traditional Watermelon Pie
Sweet pies have been around for as long as we can remember but have you heard of a watermelon pie? A sweet treat that incorporates watermelon pieces in a creamy filling, cased within a pastry base. This watermelon pie gives an interesting twist to a traditional fruit pies. Skill Level Medium skill … [Read more...]
Watermelon and Strawberry Sorbet
Perfect treat for a hot Summer's day that can be easily prepared in just over five minutes. Skill Level Basic Preparation Time Approximately 5 - 10 minutes Equipment/Utensils Required Food processor/blender Stove top 1 x Saucepan 1 x mixing bowl 1 x knife (for cutting up … [Read more...]
FEATURED RECIPE: WATERMELON CRANBERRY-GLAZED PORK CHOPS
There are many reasons why I like the holidays, many of which revolve around the incredible amount of food that crosses my plate during the season. For me, there’s no better way to celebrate with my family and friends than by sharing a delicious, homemade meal. The only bad part about all that … [Read more...]
RECIPE: BLUE WATERMELON WALNUT SALAD
If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “don’t knock it ‘til you try it,” you may be a picky eater. Or maybe you’re just very emotive about foods you don’t really like. Either way, your reaction to certain snacks is most commonly expressed with a short, sweet, “eww” or “thanks, but no thanks.” Since … [Read more...]
HAPPY NEW YEAR! (AND MY 2015 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION)
It’s New Year’s Eve, and I hope everyone has plans to ring in 2015 in style…even if that means you’ll be fast asleep by the time Ryan Seacrest leads us in the annual Times Square countdown. I also hope you’ve given some thought to your New Year’s resolutions. Back in October, I asked … [Read more...]
RECIPE: WATERMELON WALDORF SALAD
The Waldorf Salad, according to its Wikipedia page, is “a salad generally made of fresh apples, celery and walnuts, dressed in mayonnaise, and usually served on a bed of lettuce as an appetizer or a light meal.” It was created in the 1890s by a chef at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City (today, it’s … [Read more...]
TOUCHDOWN! 7 WATERMELON IDEAS FOR YOUR NEXT TAILGATING PARTY
Summer is my favorite season, but fall isn’t so bad, either. I like the crisp, coolness in the air and all of the pumpkin-flavored goodies that make their annual appearance. As a football fan, I also like fall because it signals the start of tailgating season. If you’re looking for some … [Read more...]