Watermelon Wonders!

The first recorded watermelon harvest dates back to Egypt over 5,000 years ago? I guess thats why we love it so much! It's in our blood!

Watermelon is is sweet, juicy, bright and fun! And most of all SOOO refreshing! Any time of day is the right time of day to enjoy watermelon.

Don't be fooled - watermelon is nutritious and delicious! Packed with vitamins and minerals, this Lycopene Leader is a healthy snack that benefits the whole family. Watermelon has heart healthy properties because it is naturally low in saturated fat, total fat and cholesterol.

Picking the right melon and storing it correctly are important. Choosing a watermelon is as easy as 1, 2, 3. First you want to look the watermelon over. You are looking for a firm, symmetrical watermelon that is free from bruises, cuts or dents. Lift it up. The watermelon should be heavy for it's size. Watermelon is 92% water, most of the weight is water. Turn it over. The underside of the watermelon should have a creamy yellow spot from where it sat on the ground and ripened in the sun. To store your watermelon, be sure to follow these steps, Wash your watermelon in running water, rinse well and pat dry. Cut the flesh from the rind, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Place in covered container and refrigerate immediately. Keep cut watermelon refrigerated until consumed, up to 3-4 days.

De-seeding a watermelon is great for using in recipes. This is perfect to dice up into chunks for a snack, use in salsa, mix into drinks or anything else you would use watermelon for. Be sure to wash your watermelon and knives before cutting into it.Then Cut watermelon in half, then in quarters Cut through the flesh of the melon along the seed line with a pairing knife. Now, lift off the piece you just cut out. Using a fork, scrape the seeds from the piece you just removed and from the remaining flesh on the rind.

Whatever your mood, there's a watermelon dish to suit it. Search our recipe for everything from salsa and smoothies to kids treats.

Do you know you can carve a watermelon to make a great basket for fruit salad or centerpiece for a party? Try it with our instructions and easy to follow pictures.