Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Happy Watermelon Day!

Here are few facts or recipes to celebrate this special day:





  • Watermelon is thought to have originated in southern Africa
  • It contains about 6% sugar and 92% water by weight
  • Watermelon Margarita recipe
  • Watermelon's official name is Citrullus Lanatus of the botanical family Curcurbitaceae. It is cousins to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash.
  • They can be carved into anything
  • Watermelon has no fat or cholesterol and is an excellent source of vitamins A, B6 and C and contains fiber and potassium
  • Watermelon Salsa recipe
  • Yerba Buena offers fried or grilled watermelon - must have!
-S&B

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