Mark Renshaw 
Sometimes I think about how we chase after exotic superfoods, fancy smoothies, all those ways to refresh. But in the middle of all that, I find myself craving something simple …
Most watermelon drinks are thick, pulpy, kinda gloopy. Not what I wanted this summer. I stared at a watermelon I’d cut open, the bright pink flesh shining under the fridge …
I never think about lemonade as a grown-up thing. It’s childhood, sticky fingers, backyard swings. Until I realized how watermelon can turn that nostalgia into something oddly intoxicating—like biting into …
The Unexpected Chill Ever thought about how a watermelon popsicle can actually teach you patience? Last summer, I made a batch, but I forgot to check on them. When I …
I never thought I’d be that person who puts ice cubes in a glass of watermelon. It’s a small act, right? But something about freezing chunks of watermelon, then turning …
Forget Smoothies, Think Watermelon Sauna I started doing this weird thing last summer—cutting wedges of watermelon, then sticking them in the freezer until they’re just firm enough to make your …
I never thought about how I’d be craving the sound of the watermelon knife slicing through summer’s best fruit when it’s 2 a.m. and I can’t sleep. It’s not about …
It’s Not Just About Cooling Off I used to think watermelon was just a summer snack. Crunching into those cold, juicy bites while the sun beats down. But carving out …
Forget Everything You Know About Sorbet I was not expecting to find myself obsessed with watermelon ice. You chop into a ripe melon, it gives off this bright, grassy aroma—like …
Small but mighty I’ve always thought of watermelon as the snack you want whole. The big, heavy wedge, the bright pink juice running down your chin. But what if you …