Watermelon

• The ramp from the Dan Ryan Expressway to the Stevenson Expressway was shut down early Monday after a semi rolled over and spilled its load of watermelons.
(Chicago Sun-Times)
• Now, I like candy, bacon and sausage as much as the next person, but I'd rather keep the really sweet stuff and the meaty stuff on the side. It's the herbs, spices and nuts that appeal to me most.
(New York Times)
• How many rubber bands does it take to burst a watermelon? A video circulating around the Internet shows a group of men putting the question to the test.
(Huffington Post)
• In these dog days of summer, hydration is key and watermelon's got 92 percent of what its name promises.
(C-Ville Weekly)
• This works only if your watermelon is juicy and sweet. If you make the granita version, you can use less sugar and omit the corn syrup because the ice crystals won't matter. 1. Place all of the ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.
(New York Times)
• Can you imagine a Fourth of July celebration without a cool and refreshing watermelon? Its the quintessential American fruit. At least I think so. And its packed with nutrients too.
(Chicago Tribune)
• Childhood family picnics always meant that one huge ice chest was designated for watermelons. The watermelon cooler took a position of honor in the shade of the biggest tree. We rejoiced as sugary juices ran down our necks and arms.
(Times-News)
• For Bay Laxson, its all about the thump. As owner of Orange Blossom Farm in Carrizo Springs, Texas, Laxson takes a hands-on approach to harvesting his watermelons.
(Times Union)
• Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry. Season the breasts liberally with salt. In gallon-sized zip-top bag, combine the yogurt, orange zest and juice, salt, coriander, cumin and chipotle powder.
(ABC News)
• I recently spent two glorious barbecue-filled weeks in Austin, where I happily cooked for 1,200 hungry folks at a food festival. While these events tends to be crazy busy, they also involve a fair amount of down time.
(The Vancouver Sun)