What About Watermelon? -

Watermelon Jelly Slices

Perfect for birthday parties, these watermelon jelly slices are sure to be loved by the whole family. These sweet treats will offer uniqueness to any occasion and are super simple to create! Skill Level Basic - Medium skill level Preparation Time Approximately 20 minutes. Equipment/Utensils … [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...]

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: WHICH OF THESE RECORDS SHOULD I ATTEMPT FIRST?

Image courtesy of GuinnessWorldRecords.com Break a Guinness World Record. That’s my 2016 New Year’s resolution, and it’s definitely a lofty goal. To be specific, my objective will be to break a Guinness World Record related to watermelon. Still lofty, but way more fun than attempting a record … [Read more...]

MARCH PRIZE: WATERMELON BATH SET

Spring is all about renewal. You can do a little spring cleaning around the house, you can plant flowers in the backyard to enjoy their sweet aromas, and you can finally put your winter jacket back in the closet until next year. Image courtesy of Amazon Here on What About Watermelon, we … [Read more...]

LIGHTS, CAMERA, WATERMELON: SMOOTH MOVE, FRUIT NINJA!

This month on “Lights, Camera, Watermelon,” we’re all about making life a little easier with not one, but two different videos. I came across this life hack video which shows you how to turn a watermelon into a watermelon smoothie with just a wire coat hanger and a drill. You may recognize this … [Read more...]

RECIPE: SKINNY FISH TACOS WITH WATERMELON AND RADISH SLAW

During my 2015 New Year’s resolution of trying new and different watermelon recipes, I learned a lot about my taste buds and my culinary preferences. As a former competitive eater, it’s no secret that I love to eat, but I’m a little picky when it comes to what I actually consumer during a “normal” … [Read more...]

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, CARVE!

We’re just over a month into the 2016 Watermelon Carving Contest and the competition is already heating up. This year, we wanted to give carvers plenty of time to create their amazing masterpieces, which is why you’re hearing about this now and not in June or July like years past. We also made … [Read more...]

SAINT PATRICK’S DAY RECIPE: SUPER GREEN DETOX SMOOTHIE

Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! That was my less-than-impressive Irish accent in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. March 17 is a day draped in green (including the beer), that honors the “Apostle of Ireland,” Saint Patrick, who is highly revered in Irish culture. On that day, you might choose to put down … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: AN INSIDE LOOK AT JAPAN’S LEGENDARY $200 SQUARE WATERMELON

Gifting fruit isn’t necessarily traditional in the United States, but in different parts of the world, giving fruit is customary. This entry from 2014 explains how giving fruit — especially unusually-shaped fruit — is popular in Japan and should probably become a custom here in the United … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: WEAK PAPER AIRPLANES AND VERY STRONG WATERMELON

Nine months. That’s how long I have to accomplish my New Year’s resolution of breaking a Guinness World Record for something — anything — related to watermelon. I’d like to be brave and attempt on the current watermelon records for smashing watermelons with my head or crushing them with my … [Read more...]