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RECIPE: SMOKED MOZZARELLA WATERMELON PUMPS

These small sandwiches, or “pumps,” get their name because they’re made with pumpernickel rolls. They also make great appetizers for a party or a meal for one. I like them because they use one of my all time favorite cheeses (smoked mozzarella) and because they can be easily customized by adding … [Read more...]

COW PARADE PUTS WATERMELON ON DISPLAY

A few years ago, something called the Cow Parade made a stop in my area. For those who don’t know, the Cow Parade is a traveling public art exhibit that asks local artists to paint a hundred or more life-sized fiberglass cows, which are then displayed throughout the region, both indoors and out. The … [Read more...]

THE WATERMELON CROSSWORD PUZZLE

I decided to have a little fun with this entry by creating a watermelon crossword puzzle. Almost all the answers can be found on the National Watermelon Promotion Board website (a few might require some digging elsewhere if you don’t know the answers). The first person to send me an e-mail at … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WATERMELON BREAKFAST LASAGNA

When I saw the name of this recipe, I knew I’d love it. The only thing I love more than watermelon is lasagna, and I’ve also been known to indulge in breakfast from time to time, so that makes this creation a culinary dream come true for me. The National Watermelon Promotion Board website … [Read more...]

INTRODUCING THE PORTABLE WATERMELON COOLER!

History is full of amazing inventions. The automobile, the light bulb, high definition television. But now there’s a new invention to add to the list of life-changing products – the portable watermelon cooler. The portable watermelon cooler (shown in various stages of awesomeness above) … [Read more...]

GUS THE BULLDOG LIKES WATERMELON

Remember the video I posted here a few months ago of the kitten playing with the watermelon? You can claim that you don’t, but you know that you do. Well, it seems cute, cuddly kittens aren’t the only animals that adore America’s favorite fruit. Cute, cuddly bulldogs named Gus also like watermelons… … [Read more...]

WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST FINALIST #1: THE RABBIT

Our first annual National Watermelon Carving Contest is in the books and I have to admit that it wasn’t easy narrowing the field down to just four finalists. There were so many great entries to choose from and after much deliberation (and a few arguments over which carving should get the last … [Read more...]

WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST FINALIST #2: THE WHALE

Finalist #2 in the National Watermelon Carving Contest is Jeff W. from Glenview, ILL. Jeff created the carving to fit the whale theme of his son Owen’s 5th birthday party. According to Jeff, it was only his second watermelon carving and “very fun for all of the kids to see & eat!” Check back … [Read more...]

LET THE VOTING BEGIN!

You’ve seen the four finalists, now it’s time to vote for your favorite. I’ve added a poll to the sidebar to determine which of the four crafty carvers will take home the title in this year’s National Watermelon Carving Contest and the prize of the Ultimate Watermelon Carving Kit. The poll will … [Read more...]

RECIPE: FRIED WATERMELON RINDS

I’ve heard of pickled watermelon rinds, but never fried watermelon rinds. So when a friend forwarded me this recipe the other day, I thought “Hey, I have to try that!” Then I thought “Hey, didn’t I say the same thing about pickled watermelon rinds?” Then I thought “Yes, but fried watermelon rinds … [Read more...]