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BREAK OUT YOUR CUTTING BOARD: THE 2016 WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST HAS BEGUN!

Yes, you read that correctly — the 2016 Watermelon Carving Contest has arrived. This year, we’re doing things a little differently, which is why you’re reading about this in February instead of June or July. We decided that, since you can’t rush perfection, we wanted to give carvers a little … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WATERMELON AND CHOCOLATE FONDUE

Next to my wedding anniversary, Valentine’s Day is one of the most important days of the year for my wife and me. But since we’ve become parents, a date night that involves anything other than SpaghettiOs, diaper changes and Barbies has become a figment of our imaginations. However, now that our … [Read more...]

ASK THE EXPERTS: IS IT POSSIBLE TO LOVE WATERMELON TOO MUCH?

VICTORIA S. ASKS: I’m a huge watermelon fan. Seriously, I could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner (and I have!). But my question is, is it possible to love watermelon too much? Image courtesy of SurprisedFarmer.com Great question, Victoria. If anyone knows a thing or two about loving … [Read more...]

RECIPE: STACKED JICAMA CHICKEN SALAD

With all my talk about a New Year’s resolution, I inspired my wife to start her own resolution for 2016. Although hers isn’t nearly as extreme as mine (she wants to get healthier, just like I do), I’ve pledged to help her stick to her goal all year long, starting with this healthy and delicious … [Read more...]

“WATERMELON BOY” BECOMES AN INTERNET SENSATION

Image courtesy of @tensporttv via Twitter There are people who eat watermelon, and then there are people who eat watermelon like a boss. Mitchell Schibeci — aka “Watermelon Boy” — is one of those bosses. The 10-year-old boy was spotted chowing down on a watermelon, rind and all, … [Read more...]

JANUARY PRIZE: WHAT WOULD YOU PUT IN THIS BACKPACK?

Happy New Year, everyone! As I sit here in disbelief that it’s actually 2016, I’m slowly regaining consciousness from the week-long food coma I slipped into after Christmas. Four Christmas dinners and three holiday parties — just the memory of it is making me hungry for those sweet and spicy … [Read more...]

FEATURED RECIPE: WATERMELON CRANBERRY-GLAZED PORK CHOPS

There are many reasons why I like the holidays, many of which revolve around the incredible amount of food that crosses my plate during the season. For me, there’s no better way to celebrate with my family and friends than by sharing a delicious, homemade meal. The only bad part about all that … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: ASK THE EXPERTS – WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO WASH YOUR WATERMELON?

Watermelon is arguably one of the easier fruits to consume, as it requires very little effort to eat. You just cut, slice and enjoy, right? Well, sort of. Many people often forget a small, but very important, step. Washing your watermelon is necessary to remove any dirt or unseen “stuff” that … [Read more...]

LIGHTS, CAMERA, WATERMELON! MOLTEN ALUMINUM AND SWEET, SWEET CAKE

This year, I’m going to be switching things up here on the blog with two new monthly features. This one is called “Lights, Camera, Watermelon!” With these posts, I’ll show you two or three of my favorite watermelon videos from around the Web. So, put aside those cat videos and get ready for some … [Read more...]

MY 2016 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION IS…

I’ve spent a lot of time over the past several weeks — as I always do this time of the year — thinking about what my 2016 watermelon-related New Year’s resolution will be. Like I mentioned in December, past resolutions have included competing in a seed-spitting contest (2012), growing my own … [Read more...]