Ross Chastain has been racing for “Team Watermelon” for several years now, but he’s nearing the end of his first full season on the NASCAR Xfinity Series circuit. For those who don’t know, the Xfinity Series is a step below the NASCAR Sprint Cup, but if Ross keeps racing the way he’s been racing … [Read more...]
SECOND SLICE: HOW TO TAKE YOUR WATERMELON TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Way back in 2011, I shared a secret that changed people’s lives forever. Well, it changed mine, anyway, which is why I’m posting it again today. CAUTION: The ingredients may cause temporary euphoria of the taste buds. If the effects last more than four hours, thank me later, and consider yourself … [Read more...]
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: GRILLED CHEESE ARUGULA PANINI
When I first discovered this recipe I had to scratch my head. Being a self-proclaimed “foodie,” I must admit that I had only a fleeting knowledge of what was arugula was. Arugula, pronounced “a-roo-guh-lah,” is sometimes referred to as “rocket” or “rucola.” This leafy green is similar to lettuce, … [Read more...]
SEPTEMBER FACEBOOK HIGHLIGHTS
Even though September means the end of summer, keep it going with the National Watermelon Promotion Board! Check out their Facebook page for how you can keep summer alive. Follow along for more interesting and fun ways to enjoy watermelon by hitting “Like”! Here’s a glimpse at what the Watermelon … [Read more...]
SECOND SLICE: HELP! I LEFT MY WATERMELON IN MY CAR!
If you’ve ever sat in a car in the middle of August with the windows up, you know what hot feels like. The sad truth is, hundreds, if not thousands, of products suffer every year from heat-exhaustion after being left in the car for too long. The list includes ice cream, milk and, perhaps the most … [Read more...]
FACEBOOK HIGHLIGHTS: DO YOU SALT YOUR WATERMELON?
It’s been a busy month for me personally, but it’s also been busy for the folks at the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Their Facebook Page is proof of that. If you’re not already a fan of their page on Facebook, check them out today and click the “Like” button. Here’s a glimpse at what the … [Read more...]
NATIONAL WATERMELON MONTH PRIZE #1: A WATERMELON COOLER BAG
Short of Thanksgiving and Christmas, Independence Day ranks pretty high on my personal list of great food holidays. Poised smack dab in the middle of the summer, July 4th brings Americans together to celebrate the land of the free and home of the brave. And, if you’re my family, you also celebrate … [Read more...]
A WATERMELON WORTH DYING FOR: THE LEGEND OF THE BRADFORD WATERMELON
There once was a watermelon so sweet, so juicy and so delicious that people were willing to risk their lives — some even died! — in an attempt to get their hands on one. That’s the legend of the Bradford watermelon, which was grown many, many years ago in the great state of Georgia. The very … [Read more...]
THE LEGEND OF THE BRADFORD WATERMELON (PART TWO): WHERE IS THE BRADFORD WATERMELON TODAY?
Earlier this month, I wrote about the legendary Bradford watermelon — a watermelon grown in the 1800s that was so sweet and delicious, men sometimes died trying to protect it or steal it. If you missed the entry (which included a great video about the melon), check it out here. So, what happened … [Read more...]
RECIPE: BREAKFAST SIX-LAYER TRIFLE
My wife and I have been searching for fun ways to get our daughter stoked about breakfast because, lately, my four-year-old has been losing interest in the most important meal of the day. We’ve tried it all, from Mickey Mouse-shaped waffles to these watermelon pancake sandwiches, but we’re having … [Read more...]
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