sometimes there's a truck selling watermelon out by the post office in barrigada (look for the corn truck); if you should see it, definitely stop by. lately the watermelons have been extra juicy and sugary sweet.
i had some feta cheese left from my grilled corn bonanza this weekend, so i used it to top a favourite salad of arugula, thinly sliced ribbons of red onion, watermelon balls, and a raspberry balsamic vinaigrette. the watermelon cools the bolder flavours and adds a nice touch of sweetness.
i don't think there's really any reason to do anything but chill and slice up these bewdies, but if you feel a little creative and have some time, a melon baller and a little mint makes for a lovely presentation.
in case you have an overripe/underripe one or are looking for a change, you can make a simple, refreshing granita. just make a simple syrup, flavour it any way you wish or leave it as is (i like to add lime zest and finely chopped fresh and candied ginger). add as much as you wish to some cut up fruit, then freeze up the lot in a zippered freezer bag. bash it about a bit every 20 minutes or so, and you'll have a light and icy summertime treat.
14 comments:
6/27/2008 01:35:00 AM
Just gorgeous!!!
Shari@Whisk: a food blog
6/27/2008 06:27:00 PM
"...bash it around a bit..." Sounds therapeutic as well as yummy. The melons look so refreshing.
6/28/2008 12:51:00 AM
Watermelon reminds me of summer vacation in my favorite cousins' house - I know we are not supposed to have favorites in the family, but I cannot help it. :)
I love how you use it for both savory and sweet dishes, Santos!
6/28/2008 12:12:00 PM
hi shari, thanks for stopping by!
acornbud, absolutely :)
patricia, i definitely have my favourites too so your secret's safe with me!
6/28/2008 12:31:00 PM
ha ha ,this is funny since i saw both the watermelon and corn truck when i was on guam in april. we also bought some tuna from the fish guy on the way up to yigo.
6/28/2008 01:31:00 PM
It's a bit too soon for melons around here, but I can't wait. Your salad sounds like a fantastic combination of flavors and textures, salty and sweet. And that granita... yum!
7/01/2008 04:03:00 PM
hey sprog mamma, it's kinda fun shopping this way, isn't it?
hi cathy, i want to make that almond milk granita you make once. soon!
7/26/2008 03:45:00 AM
I love the name of your blog!
and this watermelon cooler sounds so good-perfect for summer.
7/30/2008 09:12:00 AM
wow !!!!!!!!! slurp... i'm hungryy
ciao da Venezia italia
8/20/2008 06:39:00 AM
drool drool drool dribble dribble...
(like the "bashing", better than on dh!
8/27/2008 12:29:00 AM
Those pictures of food are so real. I want to reach out, grab it and start eating it.. Wow
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10/24/2008 04:09:00 AM
Great photography... I am sure the salads even taste better than the pictures... Healthy... Great stuff
Andy
www.recipebuddy.com
10/24/2008 04:14:00 AM
Have you ever tried watermelon with Bulgarian cheese... get recipe idea...
thanks
Andy
www.recipebuddys.com
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