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RECIPE: WATERMELON LIME AGUA FRESCA

Agua frescas (“fresh waters”) are the unofficial thirst-quenchers of Latin America, and for good reason – they’re delicious and refreshing. The drink is basically fruit (whichever type you’d like) blended with a little water. Sometimes mint and sugar are also added. However you make this beverage, … [Read more...]

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HOW TO CARVE: A WATERMELON MOUTH

Thus far in my career as an amateur watermelon carver, I’ve crafted a watermelon helmet, a watermelon hedgehog and a watermelon T-Rex. I’m happy to report (and I hope you’ll agree) that my skills have improved with each carving. That’s why I’ve decided to undertake something a little different: a … [Read more...]

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THE 2012 WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST HAS BEGUN!

I mentioned this earlier in the month, but I’m excited to announce it officially: The National Watermelon Promotion Board’s Third Annual Watermelon Contest has begun! Right up front, I’ll mention that this year’s contest features MUCH better prizes than previous carving contests – they total over … [Read more...]

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ASK THE EXPERTS: WHICH IS BETTER – SEEDLESS OR SEEDED?

ANITA B. FROM TULSA, OK, ASKS: Hello there! I was just wondering if watermelon with seeds is better than seedless watermelon. I’ve heard that watermelon with seeds is better, but I’m not really sure!   That’s a great question, Anita. As many watermelon fans have probably figured out, it’s … [Read more...]

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WATERMELON CUPCAKES!

I came across this image in my search for a watermelon cake to feature on the blog this month. Of course, it isn’t a cake, but a cupcake. That’s the next best thing, really. Better, actually. You get cake and icing without all the hassle of dealing with a fork and plate. Like any good watermelon … [Read more...]

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FEEDING MY APPETITE FOR COMPETITION

\Not many people know this, but I used to be a competitive eater. I wasn’t one of those 50-hot-dogs-in-10-minutes “professional” eaters you see on TV on July 4th. I was more of a local-contest-here-and-there kind of guy. Now that I’m a father, I’m semiretired from the sport, but I’ll be coming out … [Read more...]

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2012 WATERMELON FESTIVAL CALENDAR

It’s time once again for my annual list of the season’s watermelon festivals. As always, pretty much all of these shindigs take place in the watermelon-rich Southern region. If I’m forgetting any festivals, leave a comment and I’ll add it to the list. For a more comprehensive festival calendar, … [Read more...]

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SECOND SLICE: FOUR QUICK WATERMELON QUESTIONS

The following was posted back in 2010, but they’re all good questions, so I’ve decided to post it again.   As The Watermelon Guy, I get a lot of questions about watermelon, and I’m happy to answer them. Some are great questions with simple answers. Like the ones below. DAN C. ASKS: Why … [Read more...]

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RECIPE: WATERMELON BARBECUE SAUCE

You can spell barbecue however you’d like (barbecue, barbeque, BBQ), but the result is always the same – an awesome meal. Seriously, have you ever had a bad meal cooked on a grill? It’s impossible. Like a bad hot dog at a baseball game, there’s just no such thing. Your next flame broiled-meal … [Read more...]

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FEATURED PHOTO: THE PERFECT SUMMER SNACK (THEN AND NOW)

The owner of this photo doesn’t know much about it, other than that it was taken in Perry, Oklahoma, some time in the 1890s or early 1900s. Despite being more than century old, this photo reminds me of my own childhood. Hot summer days. Running around in grubby, bare feet. Chowing down on giant … [Read more...]

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