What About Watermelon?

SECOND SLICE: AN INTERVIEW WITH A MASTER WATERMELON CARVER

The National Watermelon Promotion Board is celebrating National Watermelon Month with our 2014 Watermelon Carving Contest. They’re giving away $2,000 in prizes (including $1,000 to our grand prize “People’s Choice” winner), and the first 50 entrants will receive a Dexas watermelon cutting … [Read more...]

THIRSTY? IT’S NATIONAL DRINK WATERMELON DAY!

Last week, I wrote about July 24 and how the National Climactic Data Center has declared it the hottest day of the year. Will there be hotter days in August in your area? Maybe, but the temperature nationwide (on average) is higher today than any other day of the year. With that heat wave in … [Read more...]

WEEK FOUR WATERMELON PRIZE: A WATERMELON NAPKIN AND PLATE HOLDER!

In my opinion, I’ve saved the best weekly National Watermelon Prize for last. It’s the handmade wooden plate and napkin holder set you see above. Why is it the best prize? That’s a good question. First, it’s just plain fun and cool-looking. If you’re at an event that requires paper or plastic … [Read more...]

TSAMMA WATERMELON JUICE HAS ARRIVED!

I’m a juice fan. Apple juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, you name it. As a watermelon lover, however, I’m a little frustrated by the lack of watermelon juices on the market. Oh sure, you’ll find watermelon-flavored beverages out there, but many of them only taste like watermelon, and are loaded … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WATERMELON S’MORES

What’s better than s’mores? How ‘bout s’mores made with watermelon? Yes, you read that correctly. S’mores…made with watermelon. Our three-year-old loves s’mores. It’s her favorite part of any camping trip and, to be honest, it’s probably my favorite part, too. This past weekend, in lieu of … [Read more...]

JUNE PRIZE: BOLTHOUSE FARMS WATERMELON MINT LEMONADE!

I really didn’t plan to offer so many drink-themed prizes this year; it just sort of worked out that way. So far this year, we’ve given away watermelon-flavored water, watermelon drops to add to your own water, and last month’s prize, which highlighted Chili’s new, watermelon-flavored drink … [Read more...]

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

I’ve eaten approximately 47,000 watermelons in my 37 years, which makes me sort of an expert on eating watermelon. Don’t bother doing the math; just trust me that it’s true. Having eaten so many watermelons, I’ll be the first to admit that, occasionally, you get one that seems to be missing a little … [Read more...]

RECIPE: SIMPLE WATERMELON PEACH SMOOTHIE

Watermelon is undoubtedly the fruit of choice when temperatures start to climb. (Or all year round, if you’re like me.) But why limit watermelon to just its original form? There are plenty of ways to infuse the sweet flavor of watermelon into other summertime treats as well. Like I mentioned last … [Read more...]

CELEBRATE SUMMER (AND PRIZES!) WITH STAR SPANGLED WATERMELON

I consider myself a pretty patriotic guy. On a scale of one to 10, I’d say I’m about a nine. The only thing keeping me from a perfect red, white and blue patriotism score is an American flag tattoo on my right arm, but I’ll have that someday. As a man who’s proud of his country, I’m excited about … [Read more...]

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

ROBERT K. OF ANNAPOLIS, MD, ASKS: If you’re not going to eat the outer rind of a watermelon, why is it so important to wash the watermelon before you carve it? Excellent question, Robert. It’s one that I’m particularly fond of, because I’m a stickler for this important but often overlooked step … [Read more...]