I decided to have a little fun with this entry by creating a watermelon crossword puzzle. Almost all the answers can be found on the National Watermelon Promotion Board website (a few might require some digging elsewhere if you don’t know the answers). The first person to send me an e-mail at … [Read more...]
RECIPE: WATERMELON BREAKFAST LASAGNA
When I saw the name of this recipe, I knew I’d love it. The only thing I love more than watermelon is lasagna, and I’ve also been known to indulge in breakfast from time to time, so that makes this creation a culinary dream come true for me. The National Watermelon Promotion Board website … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
RECIPE: WATERMELON ICE
It’s hot out there, people, which is why both recipes featured here on What About Watermelon this month will be ice cold and refreshing. Let me repeat – ice cold and refreshing. As if watermelon isn’t refreshing enough, right? WATERMELON ICE INGREDIENTS 3 cups pureed watermelon 1/3 cup … [Read more...]
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