What About Watermelon?

Of all the prizes I’ve featured on the blog over the past three years (has it really been that long?!), one of the few I seriously considered buying for myself was the pair of watermelon dipping bowls I gave away in April 2010. I’ve decided to give two of these bowls away (they come in pairs) as … [Read more...]

Last month’s attempt to carve a watermelon mouth taught me something: I prefer to carve watermelon animals. Nothing against carvings that aren’t animals, but I seem to get more enjoyment out of creating a creature than I do out of creating a slightly creepy-looking mouth. For this month’s … [Read more...]

Who likes watermelon? Who likes shrimp? Okay, maybe a few of you put your hand down after that second question, but my point is this: If you like watermelon and shrimp, you’re going to love this recipe. This recipe requires you to peel and de-vein the shrimp. If you’re like me and you have no … [Read more...]

A few weeks ago, a package addressed to “The Watermelon Guy” arrived in the mail. I wasn’t expecting a package and had never received one addressed to my watermelon-loving alter ego. I was curious and excited. The relatively light weight of the box ruled out the hope that it contained a … [Read more...]

In the spirit of this month’s poll (sound off on the right if you haven’t already), I’ve decided to repost this insightful entry. Enjoy! In many ways, a watermelon is a lot like a Christmas gift: You’re pretty sure you’re going to like what’s inside, but you’re never really sure until you open … [Read more...]

SUSAN K. OF DETROIT, MI, ASKS – What’s the plural form of watermelon? Is it “watermelons” or “watermelon”? I’ve seen both used and don’t know which one is right! That’s a great question, Susan. The English language is definitely a tricky one, especially when it comes to the plural form of … [Read more...]