Turtles are awesome, aren’t they? This turtle is especially awesome because he’s got himself some sweet watermelon. And for all the criticism turtles get for being slow, this little guy is chowing down at a pretty good pace. Dang it, now I want a turtle so I can feed it watermelon. My wife won’t let … [Read more...]

I’m going to let the festivities of the day speak for themselves and just wish everyone a happy Fourth of July. Whatever you have planned – fireworks, barbecue, just hanging out and relaxing – I’d suggest adding watermelon to the festivities. It’s red, white and green – not quite red, white, and … [Read more...]

July is National Watermelon Month, which means we’re stepping up the watermelon celebration factor here on the blog by giving away a new prize each week to one commenter chosen at random. This week’s prize is the snazzy tin watermelon sign featured on the right. I’m not exactly sure how big it is, … [Read more...]

I’ve noticed some discussion online lately about seedless watermelons and claims that they are “genetically modified,” which somehow makes them a black sheep in the world of produce. I’d like to take this time to set the record straight and restore dignity and honor to the great seedless watermelon … [Read more...]

As noted previously here on What About Watermelon there’s no shortage of watermelon-themed cakes out there. I’ll choose one each month (give or take a week or two) to be featured in this recurring entry. If anyone sees any interesting watermelon cakes – either made by you or pictures found online – … [Read more...]

Last week’s watermelon prize (a rustic tin watermelon sign) had down-home appeal, which is why I’ve gone a little more upscale with this week’s prize. It’s the watermelon brooch on the right, available on watermelonshop.com. You can wear it to work or out to dinner perhaps. You can also wear it … [Read more...]

Donuts are pretty good and watermelon donuts are even better, which is what makes this recipe so awesome. These aren’t donuts in the traditional sense, so don’t try dunking them in your coffee. They only look like donuts, which is part of what makes them so cool. For extra donutlike appeal, feel … [Read more...]

Another week, another prize in our National Watermelon Month celebration here on What About Watermelon. This week’s prize, which I’ll give to one commenter chosen at random this week, is the watermelon jar on the right. It’s got a hinged top and a handy clasp on it to keep it whatever you store … [Read more...]