Between being a supremely delicious and highly versatile fruit, it’s no wonder why watermelon is so great. In case you needed another reason to love it, did you know that watermelon is one of those foods that can be 100 percent consumed? It’s true: from the tiny seeds within to the white skin of the … [Read more...]
FEATURED RECIPE: SALMON WATERMELON SLIDERS
Packed with omega-3 fats and lean proteins that support heart health, salmon is a versatile fish that can be used in a wide variety of dishes, from sweet to savory. This recipe for Salmon Watermelon Sliders combines both! These little sliders are perfect for a quick and easy meal. In fact, I … [Read more...]
IT’S FESTIVAL SEASON! THE 2015 WATERMELON FESTIVAL CALENDAR
I may have mentioned it before, but one of the drawbacks of being a watermelon lover in the Northeast is the distinct lack of watermelon festivals in my neck of the woods. Seriously, if you look at the 2015 festival calendar below, they’re pretty much all in the South! I understand why, of … [Read more...]
CAN A WATERMELON BE USED TO CHARGE A CELLPHONE?
When I was a kid, I was fascinated by the fact that an everyday, ordinary potato could generate an electrical charge. It wasn’t much of a charge, but it was still a charge. Turns out, the spud isn’t the only item in the produce aisle that’s capable of delivering a little power. Watermelons can also … [Read more...]
SECOND SCOOP: WHAT’S THE PLURAL FORM OF “WATERMELON”?
I recently engaged in a spirited debate with my proofreader (that’s my wife) about this very question. Thankfully, it’s a topic I’d written about previously here on the watermelon blog, so I’m posting it again. Hopefully, it comes in handy for anyone who might also be locked in a debate on this … [Read more...]
10 Facts I’ll Bet You Didn’t Know About Earth Day
The other day while I was at the farmer’s market, I came upon a small fruit stand. Lined with canning jars full of jams and jellies, the stand was heaping with delicious-smelling, fresh produce. Just behind the oranges, I saw two bright, friendly eyes staring back at me with a smile. The man belted … [Read more...]
SECOND SLICE: THE JAPANESE TRADITION OF SUIKAWARI (WATERMELON CRACKING)
In Western culture, the piñata has become a party favorite. After all, who doesn’t love beating the stuffing out of something with a stick now and then? It’s also yielded more than its fair share of hilarious videos. Any time you put a stick in the hands of a five-year-old, blindfold him, spin him … [Read more...]
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO DOING THIS SPRING?
Between this awesome spring weather that we’ve been having and keeping up with my brackets for March Madness, I’m finding it hard to miss the winter we’ve left behind. The snow has melted away, the birds have come back from wherever the heck they vacation during the winter (I think somewhere … [Read more...]
SECOND SLICE: DO YOU SALT YOUR WATERMELON?SECOND SLICE: DO YOU SALT YOUR WATERMELON?
This is a popular debate in watermelon circles, so I’ve decided to repost this entry from 2011. Sound off with your thoughts on the issue with a comment, and cast your vote in the poll in the right hand sidebar! I’ve mentioned in the past that I love salt, but not on watermelon. My statement has … [Read more...]
SECOND SLICE: HOW TO CARVE A WATERMELON FOOTBALL HELMET
With a certain championship football game coming up, I thought it would be a good time to dust off this old blog entry and repost it as a “Second Slice.” The finished carving makes a nice serving dish for whatever snacks you might have at your big game party! I’ve written in the past about how … [Read more...]
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