I’ve always held a special place in my heart (and stomach) for deep fried foods. I actually received a deep fryer as a gift a few years ago. I imagined cooking all sorts of things in it. French fries and chicken wings, of course, but also unusual things like ice cream and pickles and carnival … [Read more...]
DID YOU KNOW: THE WORLD RECORD FOR EATING WATERMELON
I once ate an entire five-pound watermelon in one sitting. I’m not ashamed to admit it either, unlike that time I ate a whole half of a chocolate cake just because my brother said I couldn’t do it. I’m no competitive eater, mind you, I’m just not one to back down from a challenge, no matter how sick … [Read more...]
JULY POLL – GALLAGHER: CRIME AGAINST WATERMELON OR ALL IN GOOD FUN?
Everyone knows who Gallagher is, right? He’s the shaggy- haired guy who created a stand-up comedy routine in the ‘80s centered around smashing watermelons to bits using his signature Sledge-O-Matic. Even as a child, I always wondered: Was his destruction of poor, innocent watermelons good for the … [Read more...]
FEATURED PRODUCT AND JULY PRIZE: THE WATERMELON CANDLE
Behold the watermelon candle. I actually smelled this candle not long ago in a store. It smelled the way I imagine a giant watermelon patch in Georgia might smell right before the harvest. Of course, watermelon patches probably don’t smell anything like this candle. They probably smell like wet dirt … [Read more...]
BEHIND THE WATERMELON: THE YELLOW FLESH
Imagine biting into an apple and discovering the inside is blue. Or cutting into an orange and seeing a nice shade of green. It might freak you out a little bit, right? Maybe make you think twice about eating it? That’s what the Yellow Flesh watermelon is like. The normally pinkish-red flesh … [Read more...]
HAPPY NATIONAL WATERMELON MONTH!
It seems I got so caught up in all the 4th of July festivities and nice weather that I forgot to wish everyone a happy National Watermelon Month. Who knew July was National Watermelon Month? Not me until a few weeks ago, but I sure am glad I discovered that nugget of knowledge because it gives me … [Read more...]
HOW (AND WHY) SQUARE WATERMELONS ARE MADE
Let’s get one thing out of the way right up front: It doesn’t matter what shape the watermelon is, it’s what’s inside that matters. That said, you have to admit there’s something cool about watermelons that defy convention by assuming different shapes. Last month, I talked about Japanese farmers … [Read more...]
DID YOU KNOW: WATERMELONS ARE THE CHEAPEST PRODUCE?
It’s true. Pound-for-pound, watermelons are one of the cheapest fruits or veggies you can buy. That’s even true if you take away the rind. Yep, still way more affordable than anything else. Like most produce, prices vary depending the season, but you can usually pick up a watermelon for much less … [Read more...]
SEEDLESS WATERMELONS 101
Some people dislike watermelon seeds, but most people don’t mind them. I actually sort of like them. I’ve mentioned before that I used to spit them at my brother. I still do on those rare occasions when we’re together and watermelon is involved. I also like squeezing the seeds between my thumb and … [Read more...]
HOW TO MAKE A WATERMELON BASKET
I sat down the other day and, just for the heck of it I attempted to carve a watermelon basket. I’d seen them before, cut so intricately and carrying a bounty of cubed watermelon and other fruits, and I’m happy to report, it turned out better than I thought. Here’s a step-by-step guide with photos I … [Read more...]
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