Jun 28 2026
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this fun no-bake “cake” the whole family will enjoy. Fresh summer watermelon makes for a sturdy base and is rich in vitamins C and A, and boasts plenty of cancer-fighting phytochemicals. Protein-packed Greek yogurt, with cream cheese and a little whipped cream, creates a sweet and tangy frosting. Makes 10 …
Jul 08 2025
Juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, salty feta, fresh mint, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds come together in this colorful summer salad. A light honey-lime dressing adds just enough brightness to tie everything together without covering up the fresh flavor of the fruit. This is exactly the kind of recipe that belongs on the table when the weather …
May 07 2025
Watermelon seedlings look deceptively small when they first go into the garden. A few weeks later, those compact plants can send vines sprawling several feet in every direction, weaving through neighboring vegetables and quickly claiming far more space than expected. Giving watermelons enough room from the beginning helps the vines receive sunlight, improves air circulation, …
Jul 01 2024
Cold, juicy watermelon, salty feta, fresh mint, and a bright honey-lime dressing make this one of the easiest summer salads you can put on the table. The combination works because every ingredient brings something different. Watermelon is crisp and sweet, feta is creamy and salty, mint adds cool freshness, and lime supplies the acidity that …
Aug 03 2023
Few foods taste more like summer than a cold slice of watermelon. Juicy, sweet, colorful, and made for eating outdoors, watermelon has been a picnic-table favorite for generations—and on August 3, it gets a celebration of its own. National Watermelon Day is observed each year on August 3, right in the heart of watermelon season. …
Aug 20 2022
By Chef Gerald Hirigoyen, Piperade, San Francisco Chefs Laurent Manrique, Roland Passot and Gerald Hirigoyen hold the most envied title of their profession: Maître Cuisinier de France or Master Chef of France. Chefs are chosen to join one of the world’s most prestigious culinary associations through an exhaustive six-month review process that dates back to 1951. For …
Aug 10 2022
This easy dessert is a simple take on a summertime staple. Watermelon packs vitamins C and A and lycopene, a potent antioxidant. It’s also a great food for weight control. A single one-cup serving can satisfy a sweet tooth with just 49 calories, making it one of the fruits least concentrated in sugar and calories. …
Jul 14 2022
Get instantly refreshed Cool down your guests with this surprisingly pink, thirst-quenching drink. It makes a nice switch up for the kids’ lemonade stand, too. Sparkling Watermelon Drink Ingredients 4 cups (1 L) PC Sparkling Watermelon Lemon Soda 1 can (355 ml) Ginger Ale 1 cup (250 ml) Lemonade with pulp Half lemon, sliced in …
Jul 11 2022
There’s nothing better on a hot summer day than kicking back and relaxing with a cold, tasty and refreshing beverage — and there are so many great options to choose from. But why not add a little excitement to your summer by choosing something to drink that’s fun and colorful, super healthy and delicious, too? …
May 27 2021
Whether you’re preparing for a day on the lake, a barbecue party or a simple meal in the backyard, iced tea is a refreshing summer classic. Try a new twist on an old favorite with a recipe that adds the natural sweetness of real fruit. When making this recipe, use an iced tea made with …
