It seems like just yesterday I was raking leaves and shoveling snow. And then I flip the page on my calendar, and it’s July. (And by “calendar,” I’m referring to the one on my smartphone.) Now I’m planning our annual camping trip and a visit to the local amusement park.
Not that I’m complaining. Far from it. By now, you all know that I’m a “summer person,” mainly because I’m an “outdoor person” and also because summer is unofficially “watermelon season.” July – for me, at least – is the centerpiece of summer, and it’s also National Watermelon Month. A whole month dedicated to the celebration of America’s favorite fruit? Count me in!
But let’s not forget the other foods being honored with a month-long party in July. It’s also National Baked Bean Month, and if you can’t have a backyard barbeque without watermelon, you certainly can’t forget the baked beans.
It’s National Hot Dog Month and National Grilling Month, too. Are you sensing a trend here? I am, and it’s delicious. And let’s not forget that July is also National Ice Cream Month. Oh yes, it’s becoming very easy to see why July is my favorite month of the year.
Despite the many excuses to gain 15 pounds this month, the focus on this blog, of course, will be on watermelon. To help with the tribute, I’ll be giving away a watermelon-themed prize each Friday this month. I might be spoiling the surprise, but the prizes will include a watermelon bag (this Friday), watermelon earrings, a battery-powered watermelon fan, and a prize that promises to be the highlight of your next barbeque with friends.
Stay tuned…it’s going to be a delicious 31 days!
Looking forward to your posts for the rest of this month (July). You’ve just reminded me that the Cook-Out Restaurants now have their watermelon milkshakes for sale (they only have them in July and August of each year)!
WOW National Watermelon, Baked Bean, Hot Dog, Grilling and Ice Cream month, a month of yummy eating. AHHHHH July.
I want to win them all, I’ll be here every week with my comments! Love watermelon, I was just telling my cousin yesterday that summer isn’t summer without watermelon! Although I eat it all year long, watermelon is just so refreshing on a hot summers day!
Glad you guys are excited! I’m excited, too!