All the steps, shown in detail, with explanations of all the procedures needed to make this delicious candied fruit!
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@TanukiOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Dear People, Donald is making "Watermelon Rind *Candy".* Yes... *_Candy._* If you are complaining about the use of sugar, just don't eat candy. Natural candy uses sugar not only as a sweetener, but also as a desiccant for rinds and peels. Also, salt and sugar are natural preservatives, so they serve multiple purposes in this recipe. BTW, I enjoyed this video. I'd only seen watermelon rind pickled. This reminds me of the times when nothing was wasted.
@fawnrobertson48446 жыл бұрын
I like the way you present ur vid. You don't drone on n on, making the viewer watch til each step is complete. Once you show, you move on. Great job! Thank you
@jessies32366 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
@aydensimpson63376 жыл бұрын
Mhm, that's why 3:50 - 5:50 is a full two minutes of him stirring sugar into water.
@sonnelson35 жыл бұрын
@@aydensimpson6337 pay attention Ayden his is explaining what could happen if you don't pay ATTENTION
@aydensimpson63375 жыл бұрын
stephen nelson I believe I was pointing out the fact that he spent two minutes showing that one step until it was fully complete, which, in direct comparison to the original comment, was laughable. I can tell that you’re not too mature, so please work with me here.
@sonnelson35 жыл бұрын
@@aydensimpson6337 and I can tell your a hater that likes to give people shi- when they are trying to be nice and give you a free recipe
@sheribrimm17224 жыл бұрын
Just made my first batch. After reading someone comment it was salty, I added one step. After rinsing from an overnight brine, I soaked them in water for about an hour. Poured that water out, and started fresh to boil them until translucent. One thing I struggled with was the wet rind going into the sugar, causing the sugar to liquify. They came out super sweet. I did a brief rinse, and it was more to my liking.
@donaldporta4 жыл бұрын
I started to let them sit on a wire rack until mostly dry---then into the sugar.
@ZachVanHarrisJR6 жыл бұрын
My friend tried this recipe and absolutely loved it!! Only side effect was gut rot & a diabetic coma but at least he's still alive until his next batch, thanks mate!
@ChocolateThunda13456 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@izzokenpachi66706 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@Marcel_Audubon6 жыл бұрын
you forgot to mention his house burned down because he dozed off during the soft ball stage
@izzokenpachi66706 жыл бұрын
@@Marcel_Audubon ruined it
@cutienerdgirl6 жыл бұрын
Dog ruined the joke.
@nonnybrooks29586 жыл бұрын
I made these for my grandkids and added flavor oils. the kids went crazy for the hot cinnamon and I love the lemon. We also like cherry, and watermelon flavor as well.
@EvBarney6 жыл бұрын
Do they have little flavor on their own? I was wondering about adding some - cinnamon and lemon sound great.
@tinafortson80606 жыл бұрын
I bet they did go crazy from eating all of that sugar
@greenthizzle46 жыл бұрын
Tina Fortson sugar high is a myth
@toasttheghost47136 жыл бұрын
I was thinking that same thing. There is no sugar high. Although your brain can release seratonin when sugar or the thought of sugar consumption takes place...
@Vixxen___9046 жыл бұрын
ian sutton savage 😂💜
@jlly166 жыл бұрын
I shall waste the rind no more. Thanks for the recipe, I’ll just add a little 🍉 kool-aid flavoring to the sugar at the end to reincorporate the watermelon taste.
@conniegarrison72405 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea!
@stlstreets13185 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@julia77115 жыл бұрын
Good idea
@christinabrown59895 жыл бұрын
Even better so it isn't sour....put some of the koolaid in the hot sugar mixture at the end just before it's up to 240. The koolaid dissolves for better flavor😉
@mr.e03115 жыл бұрын
its been 11 months.. have you tried it?? how does it taste????
@abagab1146 жыл бұрын
use watermelon juice instead of water when making the syrup for flavor
@DriverDean4 жыл бұрын
Don't use the leftover juice from initial boil...taste for yourself if you don't believe me...
@lorrieaaron72244 жыл бұрын
Determined2bDetermined Great idea! I know exactly what you mean :)
@walkinginhopedoulaphotographer4 жыл бұрын
I had the same thought! I'm going to give this a try.
@Dee-ur1hk4 жыл бұрын
I would love to know how it turned out!!!
@DD-hy1nl Жыл бұрын
This is my first time ever seeing watermelon rind candy being made. I didn't even know there was such a candy like this. Thanks for sharing your video.
@fealubryne6 жыл бұрын
As a kid growing up in Lancaster County, PA, I used to eat chow-chow (a bunch of pickled veggies in a jar) that included pickled watermelon rind. It was always my favorite part. This sort of reminds me of that, only likely sweeter. I'm keen to try this!
@BrandiXo11 ай бұрын
sounds great! I love pickled okra
@toasttheghost47136 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don, for the video. Looks like a solid old school candy method. This is the ONLY watermelon rind candy video I have ever seen on KZfaq. Thanks for doing something original.
@zachx43386 жыл бұрын
For anyone making this for themselves, keep in the mind that a qtr cup of his salt is roughly 50g, a qtr cup of table salt, or mortons, is roughly 75g. Using a scale will mean close to exact measurements.
@greenthizzle46 жыл бұрын
ted kaczynski it's a weight measurement that was made for drug dealers
@sebastiantafoya36096 жыл бұрын
Jake Mitch tf you mean drug dealers? there is like just 3-4 countries using the imperial system, and the other countries (almost the entire damn planet) use the metric system, it aint just for drugs my dude, altho i love some mary jane grams for sho
@greenthizzle46 жыл бұрын
Sebastian Tafoya no grams is a drugs measurement strictly, it was invented for drugs
@jonathandpg61156 жыл бұрын
Sebastian woooooosh
@pietravanderlinden26905 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Thanks
@santolify5 жыл бұрын
That's how they cook the rinds in the Philippines... except they don't coat it with granulated sugar, after boiling it in the sugar water they let it dry naturally in the sun (a dehydrator works well) until it is completely dry. The only way to describe it is, it's hard like kohakotu candy but when you bite into it it is soft.
@firequeen21942 жыл бұрын
I think that’s what 8m going to do. A little less sugar and a dehydrator, 😉
@jamal69jackson776 жыл бұрын
Been wondering for years how this type of candy is made. Great video, I finally know the secret, thank you!
@chuckjohnson4025 жыл бұрын
WOW!!!!THANKS FOR SHARING AND TEACHING ME SOMETHING NEW AND INTERESTING !!! I'M GOING TO KEEP ON LOOKING FOR EVERYTHING YOU POST!!! THANKS AGAIN! .GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
@ededd41586 жыл бұрын
been making rind pickles almost the same process,just have to go a little more todo the candy . Can't wait to try it Thanks
@fk801895 жыл бұрын
That looks really good and it's a nice way to use almost all of a watermelon. I'm always for using the most out of everything, so I would put the green outer shell into the compost.
@HilliriahJacobs-td5hg3 ай бұрын
I just did the outter shell too
@MrCryptler696 жыл бұрын
Great instructional cooking video! Straight to the point and informative!
@wam54out6 жыл бұрын
My grandmother made the exact same thing but she used, Lemon, Orange and Grapefruit skins. They tasted like the fruit but sweeter.
@gingermace57035 жыл бұрын
I wrote this all down I love watermelon and the fact that you can eat the whole fruit with this candy is super !
@rofyle6 жыл бұрын
The sugar water will only ignite if it comes into contact with a flame. I've boiled sugar water all the way down to rock candy with no problem.
@anthonyrobertson70626 жыл бұрын
rofyle Actually to make caramel sauce you go beyond this point and let the sugar/water solution actually start to burn a bit to get the brown color. It's a tricky process because once it starts turning brown it's not long before it can go really dark and be burnt and ruined. Once it gets brown you quickly add the condensced milk and other ingredients.
@JackManic19846 жыл бұрын
Sugar water will never flash because of the water content. Only after the water has boiled off will the temperature rise at a sharp rate.
@rofyle6 жыл бұрын
This is not how you make caramel sauce. And sugar water will not brown before the sugar turns to rock candy.
@rofyle6 жыл бұрын
Not true. Boiling, condensed sugar water absolutely will flash, and flash huge if it comes into contact with open flame. You and Anthony need to actually try boiling sugar water before you say anything else.
@JackManic19846 жыл бұрын
Ok well if the water content isn't low enough the temperature will not rise to 364 degrees F for it to hit the flash point.
@Veroveren5 жыл бұрын
i want to taste it! it looks like something the kids could look forward to every weekend when school's out.
@joeslaughter-rw3nx10 ай бұрын
I did not want to make more pickle... So thanks for showing ,yet another thing to do with watermelon rind. I have some rind now. Plan to make this tomorrow!
@donaldporta10 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy
@oldgysgt6 жыл бұрын
My mother's aunt Margret made these but without the final sugar coating. She also added other spices and put them in jars like sweet pickles.
@katkathi7095 жыл бұрын
My grandmother made watermelon rind pickles...yum!
@chapiit083 жыл бұрын
What spices did she add?
@oldgysgt3 жыл бұрын
@@chapiit08; I never got her recipe.
@maryebr6198 Жыл бұрын
@@chapiit08 go to pickled watermelon rind recipes on line. My mother used to make it.
@mojirezaei48765 жыл бұрын
Hi exactly before I saw ur video...my house band an I spoke about watermelon and it's jam...he said ..it's not possible..now we want to make this candy... It's look to very delicious...thanx very much..for sharing this video👏👏👏
@paigeburton8995 Жыл бұрын
We had watermelon flavoring and added a few drops. So good. Thanks for sharing
@donaldporta Жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@erzsebetnilsson5806 жыл бұрын
thank you for showing us how to make this. I actually did not know
@bentleyr00d6 жыл бұрын
Interesting. My grandmother made pickles with watermelon rind, but I love the idea of turning it into candy.
@urbanhomesteadingchannel18135 жыл бұрын
First off...thank you for this easy to follow vodeo. Next...for all those whoe are lamenting the fact there's so much sugar.....IT'S A CANDY VIDEO! But i also have a question....how do you store this and how long does it keep?
@jeannineclemons3200 Жыл бұрын
I Put my candy in a mason jar. But have also sealed it in a vacuum sealed pouch. Not sure how long it lasts, because everyone eats it so fast.
@peetrpeetr8 жыл бұрын
From my limited attempts at making orange rind candies, it seemsi two important factors are the 240f cooking temp and low humidity. If the weather is wrong it will be gooey, still yummy, but not perfect.
@EvBarney6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@Lightnessx4 жыл бұрын
Rip is day 2 of the making and it's raining 😑
@jenevevnorrman51214 жыл бұрын
I like it...thannks for sharing your idea to us..God bless.
@donaldporta4 жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@aodhmacraynall89326 жыл бұрын
fascinating recipe. I'm always looking for something new. I'm going to try this.
@EK-ps4vk6 жыл бұрын
hmmm... never heard or seen such a thing! I can imagine how good they taste
@gerrgoogoobear6 жыл бұрын
Espii J honestly neither have I; now I’m down to look them up?
@gingermace57036 жыл бұрын
Thanks ! These look fabulously interesting. I did something like this with Orange Peels-requires exact same method, but mine tasted bland like nothing:Until they sat in a jar for a few months,then they were delicious. I guess they needed to "cure" , or dry out some !
@trishabarnes-wilson54802 жыл бұрын
if you have a dehydrator you can put them in there until they are dried.
@mildredbandol97212 жыл бұрын
I'm new here, thank you for sharing this vedio I like it, Godbless
@donaldporta2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome
@Christina-qh2re4 жыл бұрын
Very good recipe. All instructions needed are in the video. I hope my son likes this because I do. Thank you for the recipe!!
@donaldporta4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@terripetty69845 жыл бұрын
3 years have passed and can’t wait to tryout your recipe. Thank you 😊
@alyslesafranks2615 жыл бұрын
Looks yummy...I will definitely try this recipe...
@ShellyWellyisbored7 жыл бұрын
Making this now!!! Rinds are in the brine.... thanks for the video! I'm so curious about how these will taste!
@larrygusman6 жыл бұрын
Shelly Lynn how did it come out? I just saw this video on rind candy and I'm so curious. Thanks for your time.
@jessies32366 жыл бұрын
How did it work? I'd like to know to? Describe the taste the best you can?
@ericplazola12456 жыл бұрын
Tell us how it was, people request answers stop holding out on us you greedy bitch
@raptorchic30426 жыл бұрын
Shelly, please answer how they came out. Even though it was a year ago, would really like to know. Thank You
@greenthizzle46 жыл бұрын
Shelly Lynn I also would like to know, it's likely gonna taste like raw sugar
@monojee13 жыл бұрын
Very nice and very easy procedures described👌👌👌👌
@donaldporta3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
@melissathompson77086 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!! Great instructions and video!!! Love from GA!
@marilyntendero88616 жыл бұрын
Im so happy to know more about the homemade recipe in this channel.
@phyllisjeanfulton8 ай бұрын
My mother and grandmother made WM preserves every year. Never candy. Yum.
@I_amJoy5 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea, will try it
@lynettedundon14106 жыл бұрын
Yummy! This reminds me of the old fashioned recipe I used to cook as a child; candied orange rind.
@elitepremium29814 жыл бұрын
Love the explanations and the technical detail. love the video. thank you.
@donaldporta4 жыл бұрын
you are welcome---Don
@elitepremium29814 жыл бұрын
@@donaldporta thank you for taking the time to reply esp with so many subscribers and views. BTW I subscribed earlier.
@barbaramcguire60104 жыл бұрын
I did it the jar was full but I have to show you what I have left everyone loves it thanks so much great recipe
@barbaramcguire60104 жыл бұрын
I'm a novice when it comes to sharing however it looks exactly like yours
@donaldporta4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@truthgha4 жыл бұрын
love this I love watermelon so this will be great to do. Also, looks like I can make ginger candy this way too..... Thanks !!!!
@janinasimons85334 жыл бұрын
+truthgha if you love watermelon it makes a great salad, diced with mint, onion, and fetta chese, or almont slivers blanced in spiced oil and tossed in with wmelon and onion. ENJOY.
@truthgha4 жыл бұрын
Janina Simons. Janina, what spices and oil do you suggest to blanch almond slivers in? Thanks for reply
@janinasimons85334 жыл бұрын
@@truthgha I am a garlic person, we have local supplier that has fantastic olive oil infused with garlice. or just press garlic yourself and use a good oil. the almonds are also great in a green bean salad, but you need to sit over night or 12 hour in jar tossing regularly... that is also yummy. We can get the oils with chilli, garlic and they are ok as not to spicy. if doing manually i would go this with green bean not watermelon as it can kill the taste of the mint, cheese and oinion.. Hope this makes sense , it is too early in morrning here, after a fairly warm day of 35c with dry gale winds, and then 5pm and dropped to 15c now it is 13 c but feels like 10, we have the wood heater going, and it is cold and miserable outside so brain is still catching up. :
@truthgha4 жыл бұрын
Janina Simons thanks. I can see garlic and chilies with green beans. You mentioned garlic olive oil with watermelon? I can't see that one. It does sound like great combo for regular salad tho with feta, mint, onion and almond slivers. When you say blanching, are you saying use olive oil heated and add almond slivers with garlic . Sounds good. Will try.
@AngelaLaneWoods7 жыл бұрын
This looks delicious.
@mccgraphics44494 жыл бұрын
That candy looks amazing!
@thialove21215 жыл бұрын
I don't have a cooling rack and then the end shot is all of them on a cooling rack...😂 Nice job...it was refreshing to have a male teacher in the kitchen other than Chef Ramsey!
@JW-yt7lr4 жыл бұрын
What a great idea , roll on watermelon season !
@Rachelof_arc5 жыл бұрын
Woa super cool
@Ryanhelpmeunderstand6 жыл бұрын
“The reason why I bought the largest Watermelon, is because I plan on eating all of it” ... How stoned are you?
@bluedazz6 жыл бұрын
I just found this video. I have not had this since I was a kid 40 + years. We use to make this all the time.
@garyalexander76743 жыл бұрын
Looks yummy. I love water melon rind preserves. Never had the candy.
@donaldporta3 жыл бұрын
So good
@bobhope8665 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried these yet, but I imagine they taste a bit like sugar.
@pamwebb66065 жыл бұрын
I cried for nothing!
@SharonCreamer6719565 жыл бұрын
You could leave the green rind on. Watermelon is the one rind where you can eat the whole rind. Looks good!
@redemption8826 жыл бұрын
They make these kinds of candy deep down south in Mexico where they have to make their own candy.They taste so good,I wanna try yours lol.
@williammartin10016 жыл бұрын
My nanny made watermelon rind pickles...and pear preserves..and.. lotta stuff
@Bongtasia6 жыл бұрын
"Nice" @}'~,~~
@williammartin10016 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@BacktotheBasics1015 жыл бұрын
Looks delicious, the only thing I would add is why not save the water it was boiled in to make the syrup. It would have a lot of flavor in it I would think. I’m going to have to try this Recipe thank you very much for sharing.
@taunyaharmony29385 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same! Plus the remaining nutrients.
@TheGinamac795 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing about him saving that flavorful water. Smart Cook 🤗😋
@darrinpennington5 жыл бұрын
That wa er might be too salty
@MarvinWadeBarr5 жыл бұрын
Watermelon rind boiled tastes like squash and is used that way in some parts of the world. So discarding the first water is a good idea. You make a blank fruit that way and you can add any flavor you want. I make jam from watermelon rind, and peach Kool-Aid or Jello added makes a wonderful jam.
@Hortifox_the_gardener5 жыл бұрын
Marvin Wade Barr - just what? Is that actually a thing to call such stuff jam in the states? The low food standards keep surprising me 😳
@michellewykes854515 күн бұрын
Thank you for your explanation of this process. Tried watching other videos and they really don't explain, just showing what they are doing.
@donaldporta15 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@stormwatcher12996 жыл бұрын
Very nice. My grandma used to make watermelon rind pickles. I subscribed.
@barbaramcguire60104 жыл бұрын
Definitely on my list to make this weekend
@donaldporta4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@lindalewis50685 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your recipe
@michaeldodd35636 жыл бұрын
Nice vid! I think I'd opt to flavor that sugar coating with some lime zest. Or maybe get the lime flavor by combining the zest into the syrup, similar to how lemoncello is made.
@kellyclark75174 жыл бұрын
Michael Dodd I was thinking the same and some ginger!
@billybareblu6 жыл бұрын
Interesting. We used to have them canned in sugar syrup when I was a kid, but I never really cared for that. This looks tasty and I will give it a try.
@rhansen19695 жыл бұрын
Loved your video. Very nice presentation. I think I might try this. Looks good!
@michaeldodd35634 жыл бұрын
Watermelon and basil are good together. I think I'm going to dry some fresh basil and grind it fine, and coat the rinds with a sugar dried basil mixture.
@donaldporta4 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@veronicawong14266 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one cringing on that metal on metal😭😭😭😭 otherwise great vid
@not4u2know325 жыл бұрын
NO !! Ty i was thinking the same lol but great info. Nontheless
@CM-oy2kd5 жыл бұрын
veronica Wong I just came up on ur comment as soon as he started stirring
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to make my.own!!!
@irinaki20115 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely making this. Thanks so much for the tutorial. You are very simple and easy to follow.🍉🌞⛵🌅🌊💙💛🍉
@harveyguinita48442 жыл бұрын
how is it?
@vanessagrant5643 жыл бұрын
Very good use of rind ...thankyou sir
@donaldporta3 жыл бұрын
Most welcome
@filmtajm356 жыл бұрын
I agree to other comments: Great video! And this is a must try!
@slavsquench76934 жыл бұрын
looks very tasty! nice video
@donaldporta4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😋
@HealthOrigins3 жыл бұрын
How interesting, I would have never guessed that making candy involves salty brine first!
@DC-vw7yf6 жыл бұрын
This took me back to my childhood. Thank you for this. Subscribed!
@HilliriahJacobs-td5hg3 ай бұрын
I usually use the skin and wash my face and neck with it. Leave it on till it’s dried then rinse off or sometimes keeps it on all day
@jesscateyesquad5 жыл бұрын
So interesting and great way to use all the watermelon
@dragonflygrandma5 жыл бұрын
Very informative about everything.....NICE..!....Thanks
@MrAcheivable6 жыл бұрын
Couldn't you reserve the water you cooked the watermelon in for all the cooking steps to make a better product? Or even reserve it to make a nice simple syrup for cocktails or what have you?
@donaldporta6 жыл бұрын
sounds like a great Idea, have to try it!
@abagab1146 жыл бұрын
yeah instead of using water use watermelon juice
@derekyang89666 жыл бұрын
@ian sutton wait what
@nathanhu43256 жыл бұрын
sounds legit
@aseretaretrom48076 жыл бұрын
Yeah all the vitamins in the rind went to the drain . We can save it for next day boiling process then let it dry out so that the vitamins stay within the rind.anyway the salt was washed out already Before the second boiling process.. the rind has more vitamins than the watermelon itself... so let us save it and get the most of the vitamins ....
@karenbenavente11245 жыл бұрын
Neat ideas 😀 I make watermelon rind Kimchi Yummy 😋 this looks good too! And the pickled Watermelon rind too! 🙋💗
@briangleason55975 жыл бұрын
Sounds delicious.
@illSingMyHeartOut4 жыл бұрын
How did the kimchi turn out??
@jenniferbritt38944 жыл бұрын
I just made pickled watermelon rinds using shotgun reds recipe, it was amazing.
@ofdreamsandbooks68974 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferbritt3894 how did you do them? I would love to try also.
@leticiacombs68775 жыл бұрын
Wow!! That's so cool. Thanks for sharing.
@gurdarshansinghsodhi55702 жыл бұрын
Very good and knowledgeable.👍
@donaldporta2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
@becomingabetterhomecookwit89155 жыл бұрын
Could you share how to store the watermelon rind candy?
@Abbie-ef5mp Жыл бұрын
I kid you not this is very good I didn't know how to make them like candy thanks alot gonna try this for sure at least I tried hope I don't mess up. 😂
@donaldporta Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy
@barbball71394 жыл бұрын
Looks delish. Like to try this.
@donaldporta4 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy
@redballs6 жыл бұрын
Will make this one day. Thank you for sharing
@rjacobo52976 жыл бұрын
Great video
@lucillemathurine73164 жыл бұрын
We make this all the time in South Africa, only we add a few chunks of fresh ginger in there and serve it in the thick syrup. Sometimes it is crystallized. It is fantastic. We would never serve it in grainy sugar.
@kellyclark75174 жыл бұрын
Lucille Mathurine watermelon n ginger wat a perfect marriage❤️ I would be tempted to squeeze a lil lime juice in there to cut the sugar
@shayisharma10083 жыл бұрын
excellent way we too tried ..its super tasty
@donaldporta3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂
@ruderemarks23376 жыл бұрын
Wow. I've got to try this. I just happen to have a watermelon in the fridge. :)
@Chrysalis52 Жыл бұрын
This looks great, can't wait to give it a try, how long is the shelf life?
@junebug21952 жыл бұрын
That is just about way cool! I can do this! Thanks 🌹❤️
@donaldporta2 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@tinafortson80606 жыл бұрын
Its unique👍👍👍....but i bet its extremely super duper sweet😱😱😱
@yvonnealmassi89574 жыл бұрын
Very interesting , i am going to try it . Thank you
@donaldporta4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome 😊
@alexblaze88784 жыл бұрын
1st time viewer. Great job on the editing!
@donaldporta4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@Serai34 жыл бұрын
This sounds very odd but very intriguing. Next time we get a watermelon, I'll give it a try. :)