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HAVE A HEART!

File this one under “awesome” and “I want one now!” Japanese farmers have been experimenting with growing watermelon in shapes…

VIDEO: PICKING THE WORLD’S LARGEST WATERMELON

Last week, I talked about miniature watermelons (those weighing less than 10 pounds). This week, we’re shifting gears to giant…

ASK THE EXPERTS: CLEANING MY WATERMELON?

In this recurring column, our panel of watermelon experts answer a question posed through our “Ask the Experts” feature in…

BOOK REVIEW: “WATERMELON MAGIC”

Wally Amos is best known for his world famous line of “Famous Amos” cookies, but he’s also an outspoken lover…

DID YOU KNOW: THE MANY USES OF WATERMELON

I was browsing the “Kids” section of the National Watermelon Promotion Board website the other day (hey, why not?) and…

WATERMELONS: THE FUEL OF THE FUTURE?

I drove a 1973 Monte Carlo while I was in college. It was a nice car, in good shape, but…

RECIPE: RED, WHITE & BLUE WATERMELON PIZZA

To help celebrate Independence Day this year, I adapted a recipe from one I found on the National Watermelon Promotion…

RECIPE: BREAKFAST A GO-GO

I’m usually not “a go-go” in the morning but this recipe sounds like it could put some extra pep in…

FEATURED RECIPE: CINCO DE MAYO WATERMELON SALSA

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Most people aren’t really sure what Cinco de Mayo is, except that it’s an opportunity each…

APRIL/MAY POLL: WHEN DO YOU PURCHASE YOUR WATERMELON?

As far back as I can remember, my mother would cut up watermelon to serve at backyard barbeques during the…