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Why I Add a Pinch of Cinnamon to My Strawberry Rhubarb Applesauce (And You Should Too)

June 30, 2025 by Olivia

Surprising Kitchen Experiment One day I tossed in a dash of cinnamon when simmering rhubarb and strawberries. It wasn’t planned. Just winged it. That warm, fragrant whiff hit me. Suddenly …

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Watermelon Salsa: A Summer’s Unlikely Priority

June 27, 2025 by Olivia

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 …

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Watermelon Salsa: The Unlikely Duo of Summer’s Crunch and Fruit’s Juiciness

June 27, 2025 by Olivia

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 …

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Watermelon Salsa: The Secret Weapon for Surviving Summer BBQs

June 27, 2025 by Olivia

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 …

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Watermelon Salsa: A Rewrite of Summer’s Gone-Now Flavor

June 27, 2025 by Olivia

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 …

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Watermelon Salsa: A Backyard Secret I Just Can’t Keep To Myself

June 27, 2025 by Olivia

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 …

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Watermelon Jam: A Surprise Closet Rescue

June 27, 2025 by Olivia

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. …

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Watermelon Jam: The Sweet Twist You Didn’t See Coming

June 27, 2025 by Olivia

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 …

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Watermelon Jam – The Unexpected Quilt of Summer’s Quiet Moments

June 27, 2025 by Olivia

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? …

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Watermelon Jam: Because Sometimes, Rind Is the Real Treasure

June 27, 2025 by Olivia

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 …

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About Me

Hi there! I’m Olivia Chen-Williams, a 54-year-old late-blooming cook, career coach, and the face behind Turn Around At 50 – a food blog that proves it’s never too late to start something new (even if your first attempt burns to a crisp!).

Four years ago, I set off my smoke alarm trying to bake a frozen pizza on my 50th birthday. As I waved a kitchen towel wildly at the detector, laughing at myself, I had a lightbulb moment: “What if I actually learned to cook? Properly?”

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