Ever since we were kids, we were told that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” If that’s true, then why do 18 percent of adults skip the morning meal on a regular basis? And yes, I’m one of those habitual breakfast skippers. My goal this month is to correct that bad habit. It’s a … [Read more...]

Last week marked the culmination of months of planning: I had achieved my watermelon lover’s dream of competing in a seed-spitting contest. The contest was held at the Cumberland Ag Expo here in central Pennsylvania last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. Competitors could try their luck all … [Read more...]

As I’ve mentioned before, I love old pictures, even if they’re pictures of complete strangers. I found this photo of a happy foursome enjoying some watermelon. The owner of the photo says it was taken in 1930 somewhere outside St. Paul (Minnesota, I’m assuming). Back then, it was apparently a … [Read more...]

The kids are back in school (as evidenced by the collective “Hooray!” from moms and dads nationwide). Even though my own “Little Watermelon” is still three years away from kindergarten, now is a good time to feature a few kid-friendly/lunchbox-friendly watermelon recipes. This first recipe is for … [Read more...]

JACOB K. OF LITTLE ROCK, AR, ASKS: Is watermelon the best food ever? Anyone on our panel of experts could have taken a crack at answering this question, but as someone with a lifetime of eating experience, I’ll give this one a shot. When I was a kid, I used to think the best foods ever were … [Read more...]

Ever wonder where the food you’re eating comes from? I mean, where it really comes from … not just the country or the state, but the specific farm where it was grown and harvested? If so, you’re not alone. There’s a growing trend among just about everyone – not just people who like to “eat healthy” … [Read more...]