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The Surprising Secret of Grilled Watermelon That No One Talks About

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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
Salads

Watermelon & Avocado Salad: Rediscovering Comfort in a Bowl

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This salad is a little like finding an old, slightly worn pair of jeans that still fit just right. No fancy tricks, just a simple combo that feels honest. The smell of ripe watermelon—crisp, a little sweet, and with that lawn-mower-green freshness—mixed with the buttery, almost nutty aroma of avocado. That’s what got me. The … Read more
Salads

Forget the Grill, Just Use Your Watermelon Off the Hook

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Cooking watermelon feels stupidly wrong. Like, you imagine it dripping wet, turning to mush. But lately, I’ve noticed a weird thing: when you hit a watermelon slice juiced up from the grill—just charred especially on the edges—you get this smoky sweetness that’s totally unexpected. It’s playful. It’s weird. Honestly, it’s kind of like eating the … Read more
Salads

Why Grilling Watermelon Might Be Your Next Surprise

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I never thought I’d love grilled watermelon. Sounds crazy, right? But hear me out. The way the sugar in the melon caramelizes on the grill—melts your breath for a second, then hits with a smoky sweetness—it’s like biting into a fruit that’s been kissed by fire. No fuss, just heat and a bit of salt, … Read more
Salads

Grilled Watermelon Salad: The Surprise Summer Snack You Didn't Know You Needed

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Never thought I’d say this, but grilling watermelon is a thing. Turn the deep red flesh into something subtly smoky, the heat draws out a sweetness I never noticed before. It’s like, suddenly, the juice isn’t just sweet—it’s caramelized, with a whisper of char that somehow makes the whole thing richer. This isn’t about summer … Read more
Appetizers

Watermelon Agua Fresca: A Slightly Rogue Take On Summer Refreshment

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Why this watermelon isn’t just for slicing Most of the time, I stare at a watermelon and think about how I can store it, or how it stains my hands. Never about what it smells like when you crack it open. Or how its bright pink flesh has a faint honey aroma, almost like bubblegum … Read more