What About Watermelon?

HOW TO CARVE: A STEGOSAURUS

We’re only one month away from the start of summer, which means the big bin of watermelons has officially returned to grocery stores everywhere. And when the big bin of watermelons returns, it means I can restart my monthly tradition of carving demonstrations here on the blog. To kick off the … [Read more...]

GROWING THE WORLD’S LARGEST WATERMELON (PART ONE): PLANTING THE SEEDS

Christopher Kent knows a thing or two about growing giant watermelons. Mainly because the 350-pound Carolina Cross he grew in 2013 is officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest watermelon (that’s Chris with it on the right). Chris grows giant watermelon every … [Read more...]

RECIPE: BLUE WATERMELON WALNUT SALAD

If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “don’t knock it ‘til you try it,” you may be a picky eater. Or maybe you’re just very emotive about foods you don’t really like. Either way, your reaction to certain snacks is most commonly expressed with a short, sweet, “eww” or “thanks, but no thanks.” Since … [Read more...]

INTERVIEW WITH A WATERMELON CARVER: NAN DYE

Our May watermelon carver interview is with Nan Dye, who was born in Thailand, but now lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. She’s a dental assistant, which means she’s good with her hands and a natural watermelon carver. Nan’s carving in the 2014 Watermelon Carving Contest stood out because it was a … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: MAKING WATERMELON JELLY!

Okay, first thing’s first. When I found this recipe for “watermelon jelly,” I was excited. “Oh, I like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches,” I thought to myself, “I’ve never made jelly and I’ve definitely never had watermelon jelly, so this will be great!” But then, about half way through the … [Read more...]

APRIL PRIZE: A HANDY, DANDY WATERMELON SLICER!

Based on the monumental amounts of YouTube videos one can find on how to cut watermelon, it’s no secret that cutting it the right way is easier said than done. Having sliced and diced a few million watermelons in my day, I can attest that there is, indeed, a method to slicing correctly. (Sort of … [Read more...]

SECOND SCOOP: WHAT’S THE PLURAL FORM OF “WATERMELON”?

I recently engaged in a spirited debate with my proofreader (that’s my wife) about this very question. Thankfully, it’s a topic I’d written about previously here on the watermelon blog, so I’m posting it again. Hopefully, it comes in handy for anyone who might also be locked in a debate on this … [Read more...]

RECIPE: SPICY WATERMELON HUMMUS

Not only does warmer weather mean the return of watermelon to picnic tables everywhere, but it also means I’ll be seeing more of my other favorite food: dip! At our summer picnics, where there is always dip on the table, you can usually find me hovering near the dip bowl (which hopefully isn’t far … [Read more...]

ASK THE EXPERTS: SHOULD I BUY WATERMELON OR GROW MY OWN?

JASON K. ASKS: Watermelon isn’t THAT expensive, but watermelon seeds are pretty cheap. I eat a lot of watermelon, so I was wondering: should I buy watermelon in the store, or should I try to save a few bucks by growing my own? You’re right about watermelon not being all that expensive, Jason. In … [Read more...]

INTERVIEW WITH A WATERMELON CARVER: ANETA LEKAS

This month’s watermelon carver is Aneta Lekas, who’s a regular in our annual carving contest. Aneta was born in Poland immigrated to Canada in 1993. She has spent 20 years in the catering industry, but didn’t start carving fruit until 2011. Her skills developed quickly, and she began … [Read more...]