Uploaded to Flickr by ext212 on June 8, 2009.Composed of about 90 percent water, watermelon is a refreshing treat for hot summer days. Though you can find imported watermelon at supermarkets almost year round, their domestic season begins in May and they are at their prime in August. Every part of a watermelon is edible, even the seeds (roasted) and rinds (pickled).
Granita, which is popular in Italy, is a light slushy alternative to ice cream and sorbet. The crystalline textured dish can be made with liquids such as coffee, fruit juice or alcohol and served for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. According to NPR's Kitchen Window, granitas are also "a perfect palate cleanser between courses in a formal meal. "
Granita, which is popular in Italy, is a light slushy alternative to ice cream and sorbet. The crystalline textured dish can be made with liquids such as coffee, fruit juice or alcohol and served for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. According to NPR's Kitchen Window, granitas are also "a perfect palate cleanser between courses in a formal meal. "
Ingredients
watermelon flesh, chopped into manageable pieces
1/4 cup sugar
juice of 1 lemon
mint leaves
Go to Writing With My Mouth Full for instructions.
watermelon flesh, chopped into manageable pieces
1/4 cup sugar
juice of 1 lemon
mint leaves
Go to Writing With My Mouth Full for instructions.
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