What About Watermelon?

OCTOBER PRIZE: WOULD YOU WEAR THESE WATERMELON SOCKS?

picI’ve given away socks as a prize here on the blog in the past, but they were very pink, very low and very much a prize for women. This month’s prize is also socks (that’s them on the right), but they’re more gender-neutral, which makes them a great gift for men and women alike! I used to wear … [Read more...]

ANYONE UP FOR A GAME OF WATERMELON DODGEBALL?

If you’ve ever played dodgeball (or saw the very funny movie by the same name), you know that it’s a sport that can get a little rough at times. I know this firsthand. I spent most of my adolescent years dreading “dodgeball day” in gym class. After the fourth or fifth red rubber ball to the face, … [Read more...]

HOW TO CARVE: A JACK-O-MELON BAT!

It is with a heavy heart that I announce that this will be my last watermelon carving of the season. Maybe. The absence of full-sized watermelon in grocery stores during the fall and winter makes carvings a little challenging. Sure, I can still use the mini watermelons that are stocked year round – … [Read more...]

RECIPE: HOW TO RECYCLE A MINI WATERMELON RIND IN A DELICIOUS WAY

You know what’s nice about those mini watermelons? They’re not only the perfect size for an individual snack (or two), but they also make very handy bowls. I proved that recently when I hollowed out two halves of a mini watermelon to create a very tasty and unforgettable dessert. It’s a dessert I … [Read more...]

ASK THE EXPERTS: THE CASE OF THE HAUNTED WATERMELON

Halloween is upon us, so I’ve decided to post this bizarre Q&A about a mysterious exploding watermelon. For optimal effect, read it with the lights off and a watermelon lurking in the next room. ED ASKS: I had a watermelon sitting on the kitchen table when all of a sudden it split and began … [Read more...]

WHAT SHOULD MY 2015 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION BE?

It might be strange to talk about New Year’s resolutions in October — and it kind of is — but I like to plan ahead, so here goes. My resolutions over the past three years have been mixed in terms of success. If I had to rank them on a scale of most successful to least successful, it would be as … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: WHY DON’T PEOPLE CARVE WATERMELONS FOR HALLOWEEN?

I love watermelon, which is why I have to ask the important question: Why don’t people carve watermelons at Halloween? The answer might lie in the history of pumpkin carving. According to Wikipedia, the practice of carving jack-o’-lanterns (which aren’t always made from pumpkins) dates back to … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WATERMELON WALDORF SALAD

The Waldorf Salad, according to its Wikipedia page, is “a salad generally made of fresh apples, celery and walnuts, dressed in mayonnaise, and usually served on a bed of lettuce as an appetizer or a light meal.” It was created in the 1890s by a chef at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City (today, it’s … [Read more...]

STEP ASIDE, BLACK LICORICE. I’M GIVING AWAY WATERMELONS ON HALLOWEEN!

I always promised myself that if I ever gave out candy to trick-or-treaters on Halloween, ours would be that “cool house” on the block that gave away the full-sized candy bars instead of the not-so-fun fun-sized treats. That chance has finally arrived. This year, I’m nursing a sprained ankle, … [Read more...]

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO! A RECAP OF THE MARINE CORPS MARATHON

Of all the events on the National Watermelon Promotion Board calendar, one of the biggest (and most fun) is the annual Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia. The event — which took place this past weekend — is HUGE, with 30,000 runners converging from all 50 states and more than 50 … [Read more...]