MARCY P. OF WEST ISLIP, NY ASKS: What’s the significance of the yellow spot on the outside of the watermelon? I’ve heard that the spot is a good thing and I’ve heard that it’s a bad thing. What’s the truth? If it’s the truth you seek, Marcy, you’ve come to the right place. The creamy … [Read more...]
LUNCHBOX RECIPE: FROSTED WATERMELON
With back-to-school season in mind, the second of this month’s two featured recipes is another lunchbox-friendly option for kids … or adults! FROSTED WATERMELON INGREDIENTS 1 watermelon seedless, cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick slices 1 serving yogurt 1 serving granola or similar … [Read more...]
ANIMAL EATING WATERMELON: GANESHA THE SQUIRREL
This is Ganesha, a very lucky pet squirrel whose owner has provided her (it’s clearly a girl squirrel) with a juicy slice of watermelon. That looks like way more watermelon than a squirrel can eat in one sitting, so I’m guessing she ended up stashing the leftovers somewhere. Maybe next to that apple … [Read more...]
HOW TO TAKE YOUR WATERMELON TO THE NEXT LEVEL
I’ve eaten approximately 47,000 watermelons in my 37 years, which makes me sort of an expert on eating watermelon. Don’t bother doing the math; just trust me that it’s true. Having eaten so many watermelons, I’ll be the first to admit that occasionally you get one that seems to be missing a little … [Read more...]
HAPPY NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY!
It almost happened. I almost forgot that today was National Watermelon Day. Can you believe that? Me, the self-proclaimed Watermelon Guy, nearly forgot about the biggest day of the year for watermelon lovers. But I didn’t forget, and I’d like to take this time to wish everyone a very happy National … [Read more...]
RECIPE: CRAB CAKES WITH WATERMELON
Crab cakes are one of those dishes you either love or you don’t. I happen to love them, and living close to Baltimore (the unofficial “Crab Cake Capital of the World”) gives me access to some of the best crabby patties known to man. I’d never considered putting watermelon on a crab cake until I … [Read more...]
FEATURED WATERMELON CAKE
This month’s cake caught my eye for two reasons. The first is the chef’s willingness to go the extra mile and include a wedge of watermelon with the finished design. The chef could have just created a round cake with watermelon-themed icing, but they took it a step further, and I respect that. The … [Read more...]
ROSS CHASTAIN AND HIS WATERMELON CAR HIT THE BIG LEAGUES
Last year, I wrote about Ross Chastain, then a 17-year-old professional race car driver on the FASCAR circuit (Florida Association of Stock Car Auto Racing). I wrote about Ross because he and his #36 car are proudly sponsored by the National Watermelon Promotion Board. When I say “sponsored by,” … [Read more...]
TEACHERS: HOW TO THROW A “WATERMELON DAY” AT YOUR SCHOOL
When I was in school, the biggest thing we had to get excited about was when the teacher wheeled the TV into the classroom on that little cart thing. Watching TV at school? It doesn’t get any better than that! Who cares if it’s a 35-minute video about the long-term effects of the First World War – … [Read more...]
THERE’S STILL TIME TO ENTER THE WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST
The title of this blog entry pretty much says it all, but I’ll say it again, using slightly different words: If you haven’t entered the What About Watermelon Carving Contest, there’s still plenty of time left to create and submit your entry. Well, maybe not plenty of time – the deadline is August … [Read more...]
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