Ever notice how watermelon’s aroma shifts when sliced? That burst of fresh, grassy scent with a hint of sweet-tart—the way it practically screams summer in your nose—makes this fruit impossible …
Ever think about dirt? Yeah, dirt. The stuff that clings under your fingernails after digging around in the garden. I’ve been obsessed with that gasp of earthy smell when you …
I never thought I’d find myself obsessing over a fruit that gets spooned into salads or squished into juice boxes. But after sliced open dozens of ripe watermelons lately, I …
I’ve been experimenting with the stuff in my freezer lately. Not the usual ice cube route but something that feels like a secret weapon during hot afternoons. Cold, damp, a …
Why I Started Making Watermelon Granita I never thought about how the sound of a spoon scraping the icy surface of a granita could be so satisfying. Like that slow, …
Why make icy dessert now? I’ve been craving that feeling of cold against my tongue, even when it’s not blazing hot outside. Usually, I think of watermelon as a summer …
Ever Wonder Why Watermelon Turns to Juicy Goo So Fast? I’ve been experimenting with frozen treats that freeze at just the right moment—icy enough to crunch, yet soft enough to …
I didn’t think freezing watermelon could change anything. Just seemed like a shortcut, right? But when I tossed thick slabs of ripe, sun-warmed watermelon into the freezer, I wasn’t prepared …
Stumbling onto a forgotten flavor Made this on a whim. No fancy ingredients, no fuss. Just a watermelon that’s seen better days—slightly soft, more seed than fruit, really—but I blitzed …
Ever try to peel a watermelon while sneaking a sip of the juice that leaks out? It’s messy, yes, but kind of perfect. These pops aren’t the usual frozen chunks. …