Why I’m obsessed with watermelon lately I didn’t plan to add something to my summer routine that isn’t painfully predictable. But slicing into a cold watermelon, hearing that faint crunch, the burst of that crisp, slightly salty feta, and the cool punch of mint — it’s like a secret weapon against the heat. No fancy … Read more
Almost like Face Mask in a Bowl I’ve been thinking about how I slap face masks on when I feel my skin needs a reset. Cool, hydrating, the smell of cucumber or aloe. Turns out, eating watermelon and avocado feels kinda like that—like an edible skin treatment. Juicy watermelon releases this cool burst of liquid … Read more
Breaking the Rules of Fruit Pairing I never thought a salad built on summer’s juiciest watermelon and a creamy avocado could feel so rebellious. Usually, I stick to the basics—rustic tomato salads, leafy greens, whatever feels predictable. But lately, I keep thinking about those moments when unexpected things work—they just click. Like how the sweetness … Read more
It’s the cold crunch that messes with your mind Tossing together ripe watermelon and buttery avocado might sound weird, like a flavor mash-up out of nowhere. But bite into that combo and you get this strange tug-of-war — sweet, juicy watermelon with that creamy, mild richness of avocado. It’s like tasting summer and fall wrapped … Read more
I’ve never thought of watermelon and avocado in the same breath until I caught myself slicing into the watermelon at noon, noticing how the sweat on my brow matched the juicy burst of the fruit. Then I grabbed an avocado—soft, nearly melting—and wondered: why do these two feel like they should never meet on the … Read more
Why Grill Watermelon? I didn’t start out thinking grilled watermelon was a thing. Honestly, I was just messing around with leftovers. Took a slice, threw it on the grill—resisting the urge to douse it with salt or sugar. The smell hit me first—smoky, sweet, like campfire marshmallows but more complex. The texture? Firmish, with tiny … Read more
