Appetizers

I’ve learned something weird about watermelon lately. Not just the juice or chunks, but the way the aroma hits you as soon as you chop into it. It’s like a … Read more

Not Just Another Drink Ever pour a glass of watermelon and find yourself stopping mid-sip, gazing at that deep ruby glow and thinking about how it smells in the sun. … Read more

Ever peeled a watermelon and caught that burst of citrus-smelling vapors? No? Well, I did. I was expecting sweet water, maybe a boring chill, but the smell hit me like … Read more

Why I’m Making Watermelon Margaritas in October It’s not about chasing summer. Honestly, I keep a half-eaten watermelon in my fridge longer than I should. It turns softer, sweeter, almost … Read more

I didn’t set out to make a cocktail. Honestly, just chopping watermelon and listening to that fresh, juicy squish as it hits the blender felt oddly satisfying, like peeling a … Read more

Why I Chose Watermelon Over Ice Usually, when I think of summer drinks, I imagine icy blenders, ice clattering like tiny maracas. But I realized—I don’t really *crave* more melted … Read more

Forget what you know about margaritas I’ve been thinking about how often we drink fizzy, sweetened drinks without even realizing we’re thirsting for something real. This watermelon margarita is kind … Read more

I never thought I’d be the person obsessing over a drink that smells like smashed watermelon seeds, that sticky drip down your chin as you sip. What’s wild is how … Read more

Why I Can’t Stop Thinking About This So I was chopping watermelon last weekend, as I always do. Except this time, I decided to cut it into long strips—not the … Read more

Forget everything you thought you knew about watermelon Cutting it into fries kind of makes it seem like you’re trying to trick your brain. Raw, juicy, bright pink in your … Read more