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Watermelon Mint Julep 

Nothing is more refreshing than watermelon in the Summer when it comes to fruit.  I could eat a whole one, and I have actually.  It is a very hydrating fruit, at 92 percent water, so it is the perfect thing to enjoy post workout if you blend it up and drink it instead of a […]

Summer Watermelon and “Chevre” Salad

There used to be this fabulous watermelon and mozzarella salad at a restaurant my Mom and I would go to often when I was younger and it was super delicious. I hadn’t thought about it since then, but then recently my Mom made a salad for a party for one of her friends that was […]

Watermelon Basil Slushie

When I was little, I used to love getting things like Sno Cones, Mr. Mistys at Dairy Queen, and Hawaiian Ices at the fair.  They were so refreshing…and so sugary.  Just what my 10 year old self loved!  I can’t say I have had anything like that in about 15 years, but good memories go […]

Watermelon Cherry Basil Cooler

When I was little, and into sugary popsicles, I could have cared less about watermelon.  It was all about the brightly colored freezes, bomb pops and those sorts of things when it came to keeping cool in the Summer.  But now as an adult, I have an appreciation for naturally cooling foods.  Give me a watermelon […]