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ASK THE EXPERTS: WHERE CAN I FIND WATERMELON WITH SEEDS?

MATTHEW L. OF INDIANAPOLIS, IN ASKS: Where can I get seeded watermelon? I would like to have them shipped to me or I’ll pick them up. I hear you loud and clear, Matthew. It seems like all you can find these days are seedless watermelons, but every now and then, for old time’s sake, it would be … [Read more...]

FEATURED PRODUCT AND PRIZE: WATERMELON RIND PICKLES

That’s right, watermelon rind pickles are this month’s featured product and prize. What are watermelon rind pickles, you ask? They’re exactly what they sound like – bits of watermelon rind pickled in a very sweet and sometimes spicy brine. These particular watermelon rind pickles are made by New … [Read more...]

SUPER SUNDAY RECIPE #2 – WATERMELON GLAZED MINI BARBEQUE MEATBALLS

There’s really nothing you can’t love about the name of this recipe. Watermelon? (Awesome.) Glazed? (Bring it!) Mini? (Okay, bigger is usually better when it comes to food, but let’s move on.) Barbeque? (Keep talkin’.) Meatballs? (Are you kidding? You had me at “watermelon.”) Since the crock pot … [Read more...]

ASK THE EXPERTS: MICROWAVING A WATERMELON?

ALEX OF ANNAPOLIS, MD ASKS: My friends and I were wondering what would happen if you microwaved a whole watermelon. Any ideas? Interesting question, Alex. I’m assuming you’re microwaving a watermelon purely for scientific research, because I can’t really think of any other reason to microwave … [Read more...]

THINGS THAT TASTE LIKE WATERMELON: DRUG STORE EDITION

Whenever I’m out shopping, I’m always on the lookout for watermelon-related things. Gum, hats, T-shirts, wallpaper, serving dishes… once you start looking for it, you see watermelon things everywhere. That’s why I’ve created a new monthly entry here on What About Watermelon aptly titled “Things That … [Read more...]

SUPER SUNDAY RECIPE #3 – PULLED PORK AND WATERMELON BARBEQUE SAUCE

Here’s another four ingredient recipe that would make a good addition to a football party buffet line. Did I mention this recipe includes two cans of beer? I don’t think I need to say any more. PULLED PORK AND WATERMELON BARBEQUE SAUCE INGREDIENTS 1 4-to-5 pound pork butt 24 ounces dark … [Read more...]

OLD NEWS: CANADIAN FOOTBALL FANS CAUSE WATERMELON SHORTAGE

Fans of the Saskatchewan Roughriders – a professional football team in the Canadian Football League – have found another use for watermelons… as helmets. It seems “Rider Nation,” as the team’s fan base is called, has started a tradition in which true Roughrider fans show up to games wearing a … [Read more...]

ASK THE EXPERTS: FARMER JOSH – WHAT DO YOU DO IN THE OFFSEASON?

JANICE K. ASKS: What does a watermelon farmer like yourself do during the watermelon offseason? You work pretty hard, so hopefully you can take some time off! Thanks for your question, Janice. I would like to say that I rest and do nothing, but that’s not the case. The life of a farmer is busy … [Read more...]

SUPER SUNDAY RECIPE #4 – WATERMELON PUNCH

So you’re snacking on chips and fire and ice salsa, chowing down on a few dozen watermelon glazed mini barbeque meatballs and you’ve just polished off your second pulled pork and watermelon barbeque sandwich. Chances are, you’re getting thirsty. That’s where this recipe comes in. It should be … [Read more...]

FEATURED PHOTO: WATERMELON BUS STOP

Yes, it’s a watermelon bus stop. No, I don’t know why someone designed a watermelon bus stop, but I think it’s pretty cool nonetheless, don’t you? … [Read more...]