What About Watermelon?

WATERMELON WALLPAPER

I’m forever changing the background image on my computer. For the past two months it’s been an image of our new baby daughter fast asleep on my chest, but before that the images were usually food-related. I’m not ready to take down the picture I have now, but if I were, I’d replace it with the … [Read more...]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I’ve got a lot to be thankful for this year, which makes Thanksgiving extra special. Our family has grown from the two of us to the two of us plus one beautiful baby girl. There are lots of other things to give thanks for, too, but that one pretty much trumps them all. I hope everyone takes some … [Read more...]

FIVE WAYS TO ENJOY WATERMELON IN THE WINTER

As we enter the cold, cruel doldrums of winter, we watermelon lovers must come up with increasingly creative ways to indulge in our favorite fruit. I’ve never subscribed to the idea of watermelon “seasons” – i.e. only eating watermelon in the summer. A big, cold slice of watermelon is definitely a … [Read more...]

OCTOBER PRIZE: THE WATERMELON COIN PURSE

I don’t use coin purses (or any other type of purse for that matter), but I know a lot of my readers do, which I why I chose this nifty creation as our October prize. It comes from the website Etsy, which is full of handmade crafts and other stuff created by people with a lot more artistic talent … [Read more...]

VIDEO: BABY EATING WATERMELON

First, there was the kitten playing with a watermelon. Then there was Gus the bulldog eating a watermelon. Now, the third in an ongoing series of watermelon videos that make you go “Awwww!” I give you “Baby Sitting Inside a Watermelon.” Actually, he’s not just sitting inside it, he’s eating it, too. … [Read more...]

ASK THE EXPERTS: WHAT DOES THE “J” IN J. SLICE’S NAME STAND FOR?

Recently, not one but two readers e-mailed me to ask about the story behind J. Slice and what the “J” in his name stands for. For those who don’t know, J. Slice is the skateboarding cartoon character designed to educate kids about the benefits of eating watermelon. He was created by the National … [Read more...]

RECIPE: SMOKED MOZZARELLA WATERMELON PUMPS

These small sandwiches, or “pumps,” get their name because they’re made with pumpernickel rolls. They also make great appetizers for a party or a meal for one. I like them because they use one of my all time favorite cheeses (smoked mozzarella) and because they can be easily customized by adding … [Read more...]

COW PARADE PUTS WATERMELON ON DISPLAY

A few years ago, something called the Cow Parade made a stop in my area. For those who don’t know, the Cow Parade is a traveling public art exhibit that asks local artists to paint a hundred or more life-sized fiberglass cows, which are then displayed throughout the region, both indoors and out. The … [Read more...]

THE WATERMELON CROSSWORD PUZZLE

I decided to have a little fun with this entry by creating a watermelon crossword puzzle. Almost all the answers can be found on the National Watermelon Promotion Board website (a few might require some digging elsewhere if you don’t know the answers). The first person to send me an e-mail at … [Read more...]

RECIPE: WATERMELON BREAKFAST LASAGNA

When I saw the name of this recipe, I knew I’d love it. The only thing I love more than watermelon is lasagna, and I’ve also been known to indulge in breakfast from time to time, so that makes this creation a culinary dream come true for me. The National Watermelon Promotion Board website … [Read more...]