Camp Watermelon – Ideas for Fun, Games & Sweet Family Memories!

This post is sponsored by The National Watermelon Promotion Board, but all content, comments, suggestions and enthusiasm remain my own!

This past week, I hung out at the lake with a couple dozen of my nearest and dearest family members for an extended long weekend. It was our annual family reunion but I aptly renamed it “Camp Watermelon 2019” because reflecting over the years, I’ve noticed that there is probably not a single, significant summer memory in my life that has gone by without sharing a watermelon with loved ones.Family watermelon fun at the lake this summer

Yup, watermelon creates more than happy bellies and sticky, sweet chins . . . watermelon is woven, sometimes subtly and sometimes boldly, right into the fabric of my very being and perhaps yours, too. This summer, I decided to kick up the watermelon fun at our reunion for guaranteed memories (and laughs) . . . read on to discover what we did at Camp Watermelon and get some fun watermelon ideas for yourself! Continue reading

Four Ways to Season Watermelon That Will Blow Your Mind

This post is sponsored by Watermelon.org, however all opinions, content and enthusiasm remain my own.

Watermelon is a wonderful thing, anyway you slice it! For years I enjoyed my watermelon plain, un-adorned, naked, au naturale or however else you care to describe it – just watermelon. And, while that is still probably my favorite way to enjoy a ripe watermelon bursting with sweetness, I realized that these people who were putting salt on watermelon and other seasonings might be on to something. Watermelon seasoned four ways

 

Variety IS the spice of life after all, so rummaged through my pantry and fridge shelves pulling out all my favorite recipe flavor boosters. Hmmm, what would be good on watermelon? What are the best spices for watermelon? Read on to discover Four Ways to Season Watermelon that Will Blow Your Mind. Continue reading

10 Things to Do at a Watermelon Festival (Luling Watermelon Thump)

This post is sponsored by National Watermelon Promotion Board (watermelon.org) and I received compensation for my time. Opinions and enthusiasm are my own, always.

No secret I try to live on the “wedge” every which way, I seriously think watermelon is my spirit fruit. Not so much as I’m big and juicy and seedy as a watermelon (haha), but more that I’m happy, healthy, and ready to turn any situation into a celebration.

Jennifer thefitfork.com at the Luling Watermelon Thump Festival

Watermelon has been woven through so many warm-weather in my life and now I have a new page in my ongoing watermelon story – spending the day with my hubby at the Watermelon Thump in Luling, Texas. Luling is a quaint little south-central Texas town with only about 5,500 residents – but on the last full weekend each June the Thump ups that number at least four or five-fold. Read on to find out my 10 Things to Do at a Watermelon Festival  — whether the Lulling Watermelon Thump or any other Watermelon Festival in the USA Continue reading

Watermelon Lassi Smoothie Bowl

This post is sponsored by Greek Gods but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

There is nothing more beautiful and refreshing than a smoothie bowl for breakfast, snack time or a healthy dessert option. My recipe for Watermelon Lassi Smoothie Bowl incorporates the rich, silky-smooth texture of Greek Gods® Greek-Style Yogurt with watermelon to create a yummy treat to cool you off this summer. Watermelon Yogurt Smoothie Bowl with Greek Gods Yogurt

Read on to get all the details and recipe! Continue reading

Refreshing Watermelon Veggie “Reviver” Drink

This post is sponsored by the National Watermelon Board; however, all comments, opinions and enthusiasm are my own.

It’s finally spring (insert happy dance) and I’m ready for a new start thanks to my Refreshing Watermelon Veggie Reviver Drink!

Refreshing Watermelon Veggie Reviver

I’ve started back up my outdoor fitness routine AND watermelon-a-week habit, both which last without waiver from March through November (sometimes longer if the weather is nice or a see a mighty-fine looking winter watermelon). To kick off my watermelon for runners recipes this season is a body and brain-boosting beverage that will get you up and at ‘em with a spicy-sweet -kick. Read on to get the healthy watermelon recipe: Continue reading