Desserts

Honestly, I never thought I’d be making a cake out of something so eerily round and red—straight from the grocery store, maybe a little too perfectly shaped. Sitting on my … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more