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09 Jul, 2013

Keeping cool… with watermelon!

Posted by andrea tomkins in: Recipes and Food

Nothing says SUMMER like a cold slice of watermelon, doesn’t it? Even Piper enjoys a lick of watermelon now and then:

Piper loves watermelon

As much as we love watermelon, for some reason we find it challenging to eat a whole one. That’s why I wanted to jot down some ideas for the next time I have extras kicking around. Here are a few that I’ve bookmarked!

What about you? What are you making with melons this summer? :)


3 Responses to "Keeping cool… with watermelon!"

1 | Jacquelyn

July 9th, 2013 at 12:17 pm

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My favourite hot weather salad is this one using a hoisin-lime dressing. I add quite a bit of sambal oelek to the dressing to give it a kick.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cucumber-and-Watermelon-Salad-with-Hoisin-Lime-Dressing-106824

2 | Brainfood

July 10th, 2013 at 2:35 pm

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You have problems finishing a watermelon? No way!!!!

Here’s a trick. Cut it all up and remove from the rind (takes up much less room).

Make nice little 2-bite pieces and put them in a clear container in the fridge. It’ll all be gone in no time.

3 | andrea tomkins

July 11th, 2013 at 10:39 am

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Seems hard to believe, doesn’t it? But some of those watermelons are pretty big!

Thanks for your suggestions guys!

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