Watermelon Season

watermelon drink or just a slice or two
@Inlemay (17713)
South Africa
November 8, 2015 11:44am CST
Summer is most definitely here with the mercury rising to 38* midday therefore swimming is the leisurely pass time of most days and certainly every week-end with plenty of watermelon to eat. "You can blend the sweet pulp into a refreshing drink, or serve it with some honey & yogurt. Have guests over? Skewer it with feta & top it off with olive tapenade. Give your palate a summer awakening and make the best use of this seasonal melon." Watermelon is a staple diet in most SA homes in the summer months and therefore we have many fabulous recipes. Watermelon slushies . . . (juice in crushed ice) or a breezy cocktail, maybe just a cooling smoothie - Summer is here with pretty pink drinks. Watermelon salad with feta cheese . . . We are very fortunate to have bountiful amounts of fruits - do you like watermelon ?
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John King
@ison_1 (1240)
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9 Nov 15
I do like water melon...and I like summer. Thanks for reminding me that it's not coming back here for many months. jealous!!! Hi Lany :)
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Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
11 Nov 15
Nothing to be jealous of @ison_1 . It's far too hot here, and we've got a severe drought with water restrictions already in place. I hate winter but I'm almost wishing this summer was over already because they're expecting it to stay dry until March.
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John King
@ison_1 (1240)
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13 Nov 15
@Gina145 hi Gina...So England can't be looking for any rain delays in the cricket then? Oh dear!
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
9 Nov 15
Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Nov 15
Yes. I like it, it's so refreshing. Do you grow your own?
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Nov 15
@Inlemay Lucky you
Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
8 Nov 15
No I dont - but they grow like weeds in our area, so most people will have some watermelon Plants running wild in the compost heap
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218830)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Nov 15
@Inlemay Interesting-- I've never seen wild melons!
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160665)
• United States
9 Nov 15
I love watermelon, any time. When I worked at the preschool we would blend watermelon, lime juice, honey and yogurt. Very good.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
9 Nov 15
that sounds like a very good combination - i have it all so tomorrow i am giving it a try for my morning breakfast
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (50250)
• United States
9 Nov 15
I love watermelon, sadly it's not diabetic friendly.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
9 Nov 15
not at all - its high in sugars
Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 15
It certainly is very refreshing in hot weather. Everywhere you go in China you are served watermelon for dessert.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
10 Nov 15
We eat it daily in SA in hot weather - its not good for diabetics and it give me tummy ache, so i do it in moderation, but the family eat it for lunch and snacks
Margaret Mwangi
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 Nov 15
It is my favourite fruit and i love those that look red like the one in the pic
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
8 Nov 15
I think its one of the best fruits in Africa - not sure if they get watermelons all over the world
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218830)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Nov 15
@Missmwngi We have them here in the US.
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Margaret Mwangi
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 Nov 15
@Inlemay We have them hear almost averytime
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youless
@youless (112481)
• Guangzhou, China
9 Nov 15
I almost forget it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere here and it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere No wonder it is the watermelon season there. I like watermelon because it is juicy and sweet.
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Nov 15
The only thing we do with watermelon is slice it or cube it and eat it. Of course, on Facebook there are people who carve it into works of art.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
9 Nov 15
those works or art I have seen on the cruise ships
Anna
@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
9 Nov 15
I love watermelon, I make good watermelon Margarita or daiquiri in Summer. Now of course it's not the right season.
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Sheilamarie78
@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
9 Nov 15
It's so nice to hear from the other side where the watermelon is bursting and the sun is warm.
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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8 Nov 15
I have not had watermelon since summer and I love the sound of the Watermelon slushies :D
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
8 Nov 15
they are the best way to keep cool in this dreadful heat we are experiencing
Carl Intal
@intal_carl (299)
• Quezon City, Philippines
9 Nov 15
Yes, especially when it's sweet.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218830)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Nov 15
Sounds delicious! We didn't have enough water this year to think about melons.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
9 Nov 15
I am hoping that our second crop for the season will not have that problem - its very hot here - and no rain in weeks
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Nov 15
I do like watermelon, but not as much as other fruits. Enjoy your summer, we're getting ready for winter that is if the temps ever start going down.
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marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
9 Nov 15
We always buy lots of watermellon in the summer months as it is good with a meal or as a snack. Yes, I like a nice juicy watermellon. I will cut it into smaller pieces. I had a friend who could make a watermellon look like a carry all she would carve into the inside with a special spoon type of spoon and then she would put the round pieces inside of it and take to a party or some type of get together.
Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
11 Nov 15
I like watermelon but hate having to cut it. I guess with this weather we'll have to go out and buy some though.
Robert
@lokisdad (4226)
• United States
9 Nov 15
our children love watermelon in the summer time I have seen it used in salads and they grill it I have never tried it grilled i am not sure how i feel about that yet I am thinking i will have to try it and see if i like it or not.
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
9 Nov 15
on the other side of the globe we are well past melon season and looking at cold and wet, lol
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pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
8 Nov 15
Watermelon is wonderfully refreshing on a hot day! (Not that we get many of those here, mind you - hot days! ).
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Fleur
@Fleura (30392)
• United Kingdom
8 Nov 15
It is one of those foods that is so closely linked to hot weather. Most of the time I'm not inspired to eat it at home. In a hot country though the situation is quite different!
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