What About Watermelon?

START YOUR ENGINES: AN INTERVIEW WITH ROSS CHASTAIN

Ross Chastain has been racing for “Team Watermelon” for several years now, but he’s nearing the end of his first full season on the NASCAR Xfinity Series circuit. For those who don’t know, the Xfinity Series is a step below the NASCAR Sprint Cup, but if Ross keeps racing the way he’s been racing … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: HOW TO TAKE YOUR WATERMELON TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Way back in 2011, I shared a secret that changed people’s lives forever. Well, it changed mine, anyway, which is why I’m posting it again today. CAUTION: The ingredients may cause temporary euphoria of the taste buds. If the effects last more than four hours, thank me later, and consider yourself … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: GRILLED CHEESE ARUGULA PANINI

When I first discovered this recipe I had to scratch my head. Being a self-proclaimed “foodie,” I must admit that I had only a fleeting knowledge of what was arugula was. Arugula, pronounced “a-roo-guh-lah,” is sometimes referred to as “rocket” or “rucola.” This leafy green is similar to lettuce, … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER FACEBOOK HIGHLIGHTS

Even though September means the end of summer, keep it going with the National Watermelon Promotion Board! Check out their Facebook page for how you can keep summer alive. Follow along for more interesting and fun ways to enjoy watermelon by hitting “Like”! Here’s a glimpse at what the Watermelon … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WATERMELON BENEDICT

Lately, my wife has been on a kick to try new and interesting dishes to spice things up at the dinner table. She loves to cook, which is great, because I like to eat. Over the past two or three months, she’s even taken some inspiration from my New Year’s resolution and has featured watermelon in … [Read more...]

AUGUST PRIZE: WOULD YOU TAKE A DIP WITH THIS WATERMELON RAFT?

There are so many things I love about summer. The weather is beautiful, the watermelons are plentiful, and everyone seems to be in summer mode. One of my favorite summer rituals is opening the pool. I love peeling back the pool cover and seeing the water below (even if it’s green and leafy). I … [Read more...]

GUEST BLOG ENTRY: FEEDING YOUR KIDS RIGHT

This month, we’re featuring the National Watermelon Promotion Board’s lead nutritionist, Elizabeth Somer, MA, RD as she gives us tips to get our kids to eat healthier. ——————- Feeding your children right might seem like one of life’s greatest challenges, but it’s a lot easier than you think. … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: HELP! I LEFT MY WATERMELON IN MY CAR!

If you’ve ever sat in a car in the middle of August with the windows up, you know what hot feels like. The sad truth is, hundreds, if not thousands, of products suffer every year from heat-exhaustion after being left in the car for too long. The list includes ice cream, milk and, perhaps the most … [Read more...]

FEATURED RECIPE: WATERMELON LAVENDER SORBET

As far as hot months go, August feels like the hottest on the calendar. I’m looking out the window, and everything looks so green and inviting, but once you open the door, the heat hits you like a brick wall. I don’t like the cold, but I definitely don’t like the extreme heat that we’ve been having … [Read more...]

2015 WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST: WHICH CARVING WILL GET YOUR PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTE?

It’s coming down to the wire as the competition for the 2015 Watermelon Carving Championship continues. Today marks the beginning of the People’s Choice voting period. In two short weeks, we will announce all of the carving contest winners. Compared to last year’s contest, this year’s contestants … [Read more...]