Few can resist the sweet, crisp taste of a cold watermelon on a hot summer day. There was a time when, no matter how hot the day or cold the melon, I would pass it up. Primarily, I think, it was due to the abundance of seeds.
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Thanks to ingenious scientists, that’s no longer a problem with the advent of seedless watermelons. Oh joy! We can now enjoy a watermelon without worrying about those devilish seeds getting in the way of the sweet flesh.
A fine way to enjoy watermelon at an adults-only party is to spike it with a bottle of vodka. Cut a hole in the top of the melon. Uncork the bottle, and invert it into the hole in the watermelon, letting the spirits seep into the melon. Then enjoy a little pep in your step.
A more family-friendly way to serve it is watermelon salad. The deep sweetness of balsamic vinegar drizzled over chunks of watermelon will make your taste buds dance. Add some mint and cucumber for a cooling addition and then, as does Ree Drummond, a.k.a. The Pioneer Woman, toss in some pistachios for a pleasant crunch.