It’s National Watermelon Day!
(aka my happiest day of the year)
I knew this day was August 3rd, but was a little surprised that I still have to work today – it’s not a National Holiday?! You know something is wrong with the government when we can’t all stay home eating H2O melon today.
Watermelon is my #1 favorite food and I can never get enough.
I know there are tons of recipes online for watermelon sangria, salads, desserts and more. But, I’m a watermelon purist – just give it to me straight.
I did create a Pinterest board dedicated to watermelon though, so please leave your amazing watermelon posts and recipes in the comments! I only have 2 pins on it so far and need some more!
In honor of National Watermelon Day I’m going to…
Chop up my watermelon in 2 minutes ala my You Tube video
Then, eat it like a boss
Give Vegas away and adopt a cat who loves watermelon…
I won’t buy a bird who loves watermelon though (in case that cat wants a side of poultry too)
And after I’ve had my fill I’m moving to this place:
(Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images source Yahoo)
Want more?
Check out my How to Cut a Watermelon vlog
Leave your favorite watermelon recipes and links in the comments!
I went to a watermelon festival in North Carolina – YUM!
Watermelon – Nature’s Keg: http://ministryofalcohol.com/2012/watermelons-are-natures-keg/
Watermelon Margarita Pops! http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/watermelon-margarita-pops-50400000122206/
So what I hear you saying is, you dig watermelon. Got it. 😉
Really, whats not to love?
Can I just say, that picture of the kid with the watermelon is the best picture I’ve seen. Ever.
Thanks for that video! I was cutting up watermelon all wrong. It took me forever — I’m going to try your way today!
OMG….your watermelon cutting tutorial just changed my life. You do NOT want to know how I used to cut watermelon and how long it would take me. I’m almost embarrassed to think of how much time I have spent cutting watermelon when you method seems so quick and simple.
Yah! Glad you liked it.
I love those cake pops. Too cute.
I’ve some watermelon cut up in the fridge – it’ll probably be my mid morning snack.
You are seriously know how to handle a watermelon. Officially jealous. Takes me forever to deal with it and cut it up haha
I’m a knocker and it never works. I just do it because my mom says that’s the best way. I’m definitely trying yours! I’ve been loving watermelon smoothies this summer. Soooo refreshing.
I like to cut up watermelons into ice cube or smaller chunks, freeze them in ziploc bags [sandwich size] and when i’m back from my runs, i take a whole bag, bash it on the counter to break up the chunks and throw it in a blender.
It makes me smile.
Ha! Brilliant!
I just cracked up at this post! LOL!
Ha! Monica! Have you seen the square watermelons. If you haven’t google it! It will change your life! Watermelons are one versatile fruit! And delicious too!
I am sure this means you will never want to be my friend (not that you wanted to anyway 😉 but I do not like watermelon. Let the boos begin…
Now I want to be your friend even more – because it means you won’t try to take my watermelon! More for me 🙂
I like the way you think. Now if only you hated beets, we would have a friendship to last a lifetime 🙂
Shut up!! I could eat an entire watermelon for dinner!! My favorite too!!!
This “holiday” was choosen especially for you Monica!
P.S. How can anyone NOT like watermelon? (itissooogood)
hahah yay national watermelon day!! and its friday-how perfect! now you can celebrate in style tonight. i love ur obsession with watermelon..it cracks me up. btw, i have yet to buy a whole watermelon..they’re so intimidating!
Whoa, man! Watermelon has it’s own day?! That’s so awesome! Only three mores hours of work then I’m heading to the grocery store 😀
haha! Those pictures are awesomee!! I looove watermelon, I feel I can eat an entire one by myself when I have it in the house haha my cat likes it too lol
Today’s post was HILARIOUS!!!
I love that little Boss eating his watermelon!
And are those watermelon cake pops? Serious? Pop those into the “need” list.
Happy Watermelon is so BOMB it gets its own holiday-day!
$.17 a pound at Vons through this Tuesday! Bought 2 this morning!
I live near a town with a Watermelon Festival. Next week, they’ll block off the city streets, bring in a tractor trailer full of watermelons and cut them for everyone to eat. And then they’ll have a contest to see who can spit the seeds the furthest. For real. 🙂
Wow …. groovy.
Any watermelon party = sweet & F-U-N!
Happy watermelon day! I’m happy I just bought watermelon yesterday! I’m lazy though, and buy it pre cut!
I’m a watermelon lover too! I saw them on sale at the store yesterday and had to contain myself from grabbing a whole cart full. The fridge is already full of containters full of watermelon.
I’ve just found a couple awesome recipes that have watermelon in them.
http://pinterest.com/pin/272467846176758010/
http://pinterest.com/pin/272467846176815487/
Enjoy and have a great weekend!
-Michelle
I’m like you–just give me the watermelon how it is! None of this fancy nonsense. I’m always amazed by watermelon “art”, though. Some of these are awesome: http://funny-town.blogspot.com/2007/01/incredible-watermelon-creations.html
I hope you won’t block me from your site, but I don’t like watermelon. However I still buy it and chop it for my husband (and dog)!
Blasphemy!!!
Yummmm…watermelon.
And why get a cat that likes watermelon? That means you will have to share!! :O
Because it is sweet and yummy …. most all pets love watermelon. Our poochies especially.
P.S. Even though the kitty-cat is adorable ….. I need those poodles!!! Love em sooo much. Just brilliant fur-babies.
I couldn’t get on your blog all morning! Persistence pays though and now I can get it! Whew!
Happy NWD!!! Hope you can drown yourself in some delicious watermelon today! Watermelon reminds me of my dad-it is his absolute favorite fruit and he even grew one in the front yard! In South Dakota…amazing and I think the neighbors totally hated us.
Enjoy your day!!!
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