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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...]

FEATURED RECIPE: SHRIMP AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Winter is the season for hearty, rich, warm foods, but it’s also the season for flavorful additions to your favorite dishes. Actually, that sounds like a good idea every season, and I’m perfectly fine with that. I picked this week’s featured recipe with flavor in mind for two reasons: I love … [Read more...]

WATERMELON SNAPSHOTS: EXCUSE ME, SIR, THERE’S A BABY IN MY WATERMELON

Earlier this month, I introduced one of our newest blog features, “Lights, Camera, Watermelon!”, which takes a look at the latest in watermelon videos. Now I’m happy to introduce our second new feature, “Watermelon Snapshots.” For this one, I’ll sift through droves of selfies, memes and … [Read more...]

GIFTS FOR THE WATERMELON LOVER: WATERMELON HAT + MUG

I really try to like each season equally, but that’s hard to do when there’s snow whipping around in the single-digit wind outside my window. I actually don’t mind the snow, especially now that I have a five-year-old who loves to build snowmen. What I find most disagreeable about winter is the … [Read more...]

FEATURED RECIPE: WATERMELON-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

I know I’m not the only one who tries not to overstuff myself at holiday get-togethers but inevitably does. I just can’t help myself. By the time that I get all that tasty, gravy-smothered goodness on one plate, I’m already thinking about what I’ll feast on the second time around, and I just can’t … [Read more...]

GIFTS FOR THE WATERMELON LOVER: THREE OFFICE TREASURES

As someone who stares at three cubicle walls all day, I understand the importance of the photos, memos and keepsakes people keep at their desks. On my desk, I have a photo of my wife and I on our honeymoon in Hawaii (I still wear those ugly swim trunks from time to time), a tiny, plastic pony from … [Read more...]

WHAT SHOULD MY 2016 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION BE?

Well, I did it. My New Year’s resolution at the beginning of this year was to prepare more meals using watermelon and I achieved my goal. From Sweet & Sour Watermelon Chicken in January to Cheesecake with Watermelon and Blueberry Sauce in March (my personal favorite this year) to Watermelon … [Read more...]