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ANIMAL EATING A WATERMELON: A HUNGRY CAT

A couple years ago, I featured a fluffy feline named Cooper who loved watermelon. Turns out, Cooper isn’t the only cat with good taste in snacks. The cat below starts his meal where most of us would – at the top of the watermelon wedge – but soon turns his attention to the rind. Like we’ve … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WATERMELON AND SPICY MAYAN DARK CHOCOLATE FONDUE

Remember fondue? It’s been around for awhile – originating in Switzerland, France, and Italy in the 19th century – but it didn’t arrive in the United States until the 1960s. The communal dish involves a pot, usually filled with melted cheese, but sometimes melted chocolate, into which people dip … [Read more...]

HOW TO CARVE: A WATERMELON GOLF BALL (SORT OF)

I like to golf. Or, I should say, I used to golf. After many years of hitting the links once or twice a month, I didn’t go at all last year. Not really sure why; it just sort of worked out that way. This month’s watermelon carving, a watermelon golf ball, is a reminder of those lazy spring and … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: FOUR NUTRITIONAL NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS WORTH KEEPING

The following is a guest blog entry written by What About Watermelon expert panelist Elizabeth Somer, M.A. (nutritionist, dietitian, watermelon lover). Enjoy! It’s the New Year and you’re primed for a New You. This is the year you’re determined to redefine yourself, get healthy, lose … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WATERMELON YOGURT MINT SMOOTHIE

Since January marks the start of the New Year – or the “morning” of 2014 – I’ve decided to feature three breakfast recipes here on the blog this month (today, January 17 and January 31). All, of course, will use watermelon as a key ingredient and all (I hope) will be delicious. The first recipe … [Read more...]

JANUARY PRIZE: WHO’S THIRSTY FOR SOME WATERMELON WATER?

You know, if you had asked me when I was just a young ‘un back in 1984 what the year 2014 would look like, I would have imagined a world with flying cars and jet packs and tiny supercomputers that people carried around with them in their pockets. Only one of those predictions came true, and … [Read more...]

CAPTION THIS PHOTO: IT’S NOT EASY BEING A DOG

How cute is this little guy? (Answer: Pretty darn cute!) This picture has inspired me to buy mini watermelons this weekend and carve helmets for all three of our cats. If I can find a slightly larger watermelon, I might even carve one for our dog, who’s a Boxer. Leave a comment below with your … [Read more...]

WHICH OF THESE NEW RECIPES AND CARVINGS SHOULD I MAKE THIS YEAR?

As a self-described “watermelon geek,” one of the things I look forward to the most every year is when the National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) updates its website in January with new recipes and new carvings. The main reason for my excitement is because I know I’ll be making some of those … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: IS IT OKAY TO FREEZE WATERMELON?

The following Q&A was posted here on What About Watermelon a while ago, but I’ve decided to post it again because a friend recently asked me a similar question. If you have any watermelon questions of your own, feel free to email your inquiry to any of the experts listed in the “Ask the Experts” … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: A LOOK AT SOME WATERMELON EATING CHAMPIONS

Compared to previous years, which included competing in a watermelon seed spitting contest and growing my own watermelon, my New Year’s resolution this year is pretty simple: Enter a watermelon eating contest. Essentially, my resolution is to eat a whole bunch of watermelon. How hard can it be, … [Read more...]