Side Dishes

I never thought I’d be this obsessed with a salsa made from watermelon. It’s not just for chips—it’s the smell of sun-warmth, fresh mint, and that sudden hit of lime … Read more

Had to start with this weird thing I did last weekend. Took a watermelon—big, shiny, cold—and I spooned out some flesh, yeah. But then, instead of just eating it, I … Read more

Why Watermelon Salsa Changed My Whole Summer I made this on a whim, because I was tired of chip dip or boring fruit salads. It started with a leftover watermelon … Read more

Ever notice how fresh watermelon sometimes smells like a hint of someone’s sunscreen mixed with the cold spray of a nearby fountain? It’s that weird combo of sweet and slightly … Read more

I never thought a salsa would stop me in my tracks. Not because it’s fancy or complicated. But because of the way it smells. Bright, fresh watermelon juice mingling with … Read more

I never thought I’d be the person turning leftover watermelon into jam. It’s one of those few things you forget about after the season’s over—so sweet, watery, almost without substance. … Read more

Ever thought about jam that smells like smashed watermelon seeds and summer gripping your fingertips? Don’t laugh. I made a batch yesterday—failed at making soup, got sidetracked, and ended up … Read more

I never thought I’d be obsessing over watermelon in the form of jam. Honestly, it feels like cheating. Juicy, fragrant watermelon isn’t supposed to turn into sweet sticky spread, right? … Read more

Ever get stuck with that bowl of leftover watermelon, wondering what to do with the bits of pink that just seem too simple for a snack? I started slicing up … Read more