You might remember my monthly watermelon carvings from last year. They included a pig, a mouth, a shark, and a hedgehog, among others. I had a lot of fun with them, but I was forced to retire my carving knife and cutting board during the winter months due to the lack of full-sized watermelon in my … [Read more...]

Some of you might have read Monday’s story about plans to grow watermelons on the moon with a bit of skepticism. I don’t blame you. After all, the thought of growing watermelon on the moon seems like something cooked up in a science fiction movie. Of course, if you read the story to very last … [Read more...]

I’ve always been amazed by the evolution of the sandwich bag. Yeah, it doesn’t take much to amaze me. When I was a kid, “zip lock” bags didn’t exist, which meant sandwiches were packed in those bags with the little flap that you folded over and tucked into the top of the bag. Remember those? They … [Read more...]

The following was posted previously on What About Watermelon, but it’s a fascinating topic, so I’ve decided to post it again. Enjoy! Let’s get one thing out of the way right up front: It doesn’t matter what shape the watermelon is, it’s what’s inside that matters. That said, you have to admit … [Read more...]

In many cases, you can make an “ordinary” food item a whole lot better just by adding a few simple ingredients. Oatmeal is better with a sprinkle of brown sugar. Pizza gets pizzazz with a dash of oregano. Ice cream is more fun with a few sprinkles. Watermelon is the same way, and today’s recipe is … [Read more...]

The five-minute video above is a great snapshot (videoshot?) of the legendary Luling Watermelon Thump festival in Luling, Texas. The Luling Watermelon Thump is the host of the biggest seed-spitting contest in America, but it’s just one of many watermelon festivals held throughout the nation each … [Read more...]