Isn’t this a beautiful sight? I’m not sure what the event is, but this is an awesome treat for those in attendance. I also have to give credit to whoever created these cups of deliciousness. Each one is nearly identical to the other, making it almost impossible to choose “the one with more in it.” … [Read more...]
HOW ARE THOSE CARVINGS COMING?
Just a quick entry today to remind everyone about the What About Watermelon Carving Contest. (You like how I combined “What About Watermelon” and “watermelon carving contest”?) You’ve got until August 31 to get your photos in, but you should probably start with a few practice carvings before the … [Read more...]
WEEK 4 PRIZE: THE WATERMELON PLATTER
Not long ago, I brought a watermelon (of course) to a barbecue at my brother-in-law’s house. Soon after I got there, I began to carve it up but soon realized my brother-in-law had nothing to serve the watermelon wedges on aside from an old cookie sheet. Don’t get me wrong. You can serve me … [Read more...]
SEND ME YOUR PINATA VIDEOS!
Last week I featured this month’s prize, the watermelon piñata. They’re a lot of fun, which inspired me to make this offer: The first three people who purchase a watermelon piñata and send me a video of the piñata-busting festivities for me to post here on What About Watermelon will receive a … [Read more...]
WATERMELON ON DISPLAY AT FREEDOM ALOFT FESTIVAL
National Watermelon Promotion Board staffer Juliemar Rosado recently assisted the South Carolina Watermelon Association at the Freedom Weekend Aloft festival on May 27-29 held at the Heritage Park in Simpsonville, SC. This marks the 30th year the hot air balloon festival has been held. Chef Joe … [Read more...]
AND THE WINNING RECIPES ARE…
It’s no secret that watermelon is one of the most versatile foods in the produce aisle, and that fact was driven home by the wide variety of entries in this year’s What About Watermelon Recipe Contest. We narrowed the entries down to three finalists in each of our three categories – beverages, … [Read more...]
WHERE WAS YOUR WATERMELON BORN?
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...]
RECIPE: SUMMER PITA SANDWICH
Even though summer doesn’t start for another 3 days, 2 hours and 27 minutes, it’s never too early to start eating like its summer. That includes warm weather dietary staples like popsicles, grilled hot dogs (which are good all year round, really) and this sandwich. Enjoy! SUMMER PITA … [Read more...]
HELLLLOOOOO SUMMERTIME!!!
The great poet William Smith once wrote “Summer, summer, summertime. Time to sit back and unwind.” He was right, of course. Today marks the first official day of summer, and I’m definitely ready to sit back and get unwound. This will be my first full summer with our new baby girl, and Mommy and I … [Read more...]
SECOND SLICE: ASK THE EXPERTS – HOW TO CUT A WATERMELON
The following was posted here on What About Watermelon last summer. It’s an important lesson, so I’ve decided to post it again. Enjoy! MARIE ASKS: I have a very large watermelon and want to cut it into small wedges for a picnic. What’s the easiest way to cut it? Good question, Marie. There are … [Read more...]
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