Forget everything you think you know about cake. This isn’t about towering layers or fluffy frosting. It’s about the crackle of cold watermelon as you cut through it, kind of like opening a fresh pack of Jolly Ranchers but with a whole lot more juice running down your chin. It’s unexpectedly satisfying to bite into … Read more
Honestly, I didn’t think I’d find myself excited about a watermelon cut into what looks like a cake. It sounds so silly—like a fruit pretending to be dessert. But then I took a bite, and that crisp, slightly gritty crunch of fresh watermelon contrasted with a thin layer of lime zest and sprinkled mint—so simple … Read more
I didn’t set out to make something fancy. Honestly, I was just staring at a melon that was too sweet and ripe. The kind where the juice runs everywhere when you cut into it. Usually, I’d just eat it straight up, but this time, I was struck by how it smells like summer and promise—like … Read more
Why I Keep Making Watermelon Granita When It’s 11 PM This started because I needed something. Didn’t want to turn on the oven. No fancy ingredients. Just a watermelon sitting on the counter, screaming for a purpose. I don’t even like pure watermelon. It’s always way too sweet, kinda watery. But throwing some sugar, a … Read more
Why I Make Watermelon Granita in Winter It’s not about the heat. It’s about that sharp, refreshing smell when you crack open a perfectly ripe watermelon, the kind that smells like warm sun and mineral water mixed together. I swear, I make this sometimes in January, just to remind myself how certain smells can punch … Read more
I didn’t set out to make a dessert. Actually, I was just trying to survive a heatwave without turning the stove on. The idea of freezing something juicy and vibrant with tiny crystals that crunch under your teeth sounded like a weirdly specific quest. And then I remembered how in Sicily, they used to rub … Read more
