Happy National Watermelon Day! Cheers!
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately and my head hits overload every once in a while. Sometimes it seems like there is just so much pressure and unknowns to consider. The future is like this eerily blank canvas that I have no choice but to paint on. It may end up a big blob of mess or it could be an art piece, but either way I’m holding the brush and it’s up to me. Please tell me everyone has these kind of days.
Well, on days like those it’s nice to make simple recipes that don’t require much difficulty but still take up my time and keep my head busy. Sometimes I just need that to keep from over-thinking everything.
These slushies have a bit of summer fruit, a bit of winter fruit, and some spring fresh mint so I guess they are kind of an all season drink. They will cool you down if it’s summer or they’ll make you think of summer heat when you make them during the winter.
I took way too long trying to photograph these because, that’s right, I was over-thinking things and all of the beautiful slush melted into a flat looking drinks. Just imagine them with mounds of slush on top for me because that’s what they did look like.
I made them with raw sugar and even used that to make pretty rims on the cups. I also used frozen watermelon that I froze over the summer. It was mostly seedless but not quite so I still had a few seeds in these slushies but the kids didn’t mind just spitting them out. I heard a rumor once that watermelon seeds are poisonous so I looked it up and found some people that actually recommend eating them because they are healthy. I’m not really sure about that but I promise that you won’t grow a watermelon in your belly if, like me, you fail to catch all of the seeds. My brother-in-law said that I should spike these and I thought I’d mention that you can if you want to I just don’t live around people who are big on drinking and I’m not old enough yet.
As always, the recipe is available upon request. The first request gets an upvote.
ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D5300 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more in my INTRO POST. And by the way, my intro post did a huge $0.21
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🌷Mmm, this is definitely worth a try! :) can I have the recipe, please?
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I'm thrilled to share it with you @nomads! 😁 😁 😁
Ingredients
4 1/2 cups seeded watermelon cubes, frozen
1 cup pomegranate arils (about 1 large pomegranate)
1/2 cup sugar in the raw plus more for cups
2 cups cold water
handful of fresh mint leaves
Instructions
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🌷Thank you!!!
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Smoothies from you have the yummies!!
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Haha, I'm so happy you think so @fullofhope! 😂 😂 😂
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That sounds so good right now! 👍😃
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I know, right? It's hot this summer. Haha, thanks Lovely!😋😋😋
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Wow, just simply amazing photography and what a fantastic idea, just mind blowing
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Super glad you like it @noboxes!
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Really nice shots. I like the colors, the reds and greens and different angles. Aaaah, just beautiful shots...looks refreshing too :-)
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I am going to make one today! Yum!
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That sounds like a great plan @lifes-a-donut! Thanks! 😜😜😜
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I've never been big on watermelon, but your pictures of it in a glass look like there worth trying!! Upvoted and following!!
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Yeah, my Dad is not a big watermelon guy either, but he likes this recipe. I hope you give it a try @jamie-smith and thanks so much for commenting
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Pomegranate and watermelon perfect combination!
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Thanks @steemlinks, I am glad you liked it
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nice recipes and best shake water ma loon
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Food post nice post you
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Thanks for taking the time to comment @zulfahmi2141
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Super fantastic @hilarski, thanks so much. By the way, the rumors in the wind are getting louder. I'll keep you posted
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Dammn this looks tasty, a perfect drink for a hot summer day, I imagine adding some ice would be good for hot days.
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I hope you can give it a go @mep500 and test out your theory - thanks so much for commenting
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my favorite Pomegranate
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I love it too @nihal-pathan! Thanks!
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I am really impressed with your profile .
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So delicious. I want it. Make me thursty right now.
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Thanks @seaworld
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This post received a 2.4% upvote from @randowhale thanks to @noboxes! For more information, click here!
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This looks delicious and electrifying! Thank you for posting :)
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I love to do it @captainpearson! Thanks!
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This post has received a 44.44 % upvote from @lovejuice thanks to: @noboxes. They have officially sprayed their dank amps all over your post rewards. GOOD TIMES! Vote for Aggroed!
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Thanks @lovejuice!
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Love the combination of red and green colours and the fact that it's raw and refreshing. Perfect for the summertime!
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I agree, it's great for summer @oleg326756! I'm pleased you like it!
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Nice pictures.. I love watermelon :)
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Me too! Thanks @markceliz!
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Oh that looks wonderful. Let it taste the smoothie. :)
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Thanks @melaniemd!
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nice post please visit my blog.My new post:
https://steemit.com/life/@doneshshrestha/the-coolest-gadgets-that-will-change-your-life ,Upvoted
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eso tiene muchas vitaminas gracias por compartir
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De nada, mi amigo!
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Rarely I resteem food blogging sites, but the beautiful presentation and photos captured my attention. Your talent shows :) And the juice am sure is delicious.
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Thanks @architrader! That's so kind of you to say, my friend!
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wow I need one of these now!! follow and upvote. please follow back
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Thanks!
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This post has received a 11.83 % upvote from @booster thanks to: @gringalicious.
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they look really good the colours are amazing!
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Thanks so much @ownewat. Thanks for taking the time to comment
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Oohh what a great combo of juicy fruits in this slushy! Sounds so chilly and refreshing, especially with the mint and lemon juice. Winner!
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thanks @jaymorebeet. You're doing a fantastic job here on steemit. Keep up the good work!
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I'm blushing, can you tell with this font? Thanks girl :)
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Wow! Nice juice! I like it so much. Thank you.
And keep sharing with us great recipe.
I will try it soon.
@creativewoman
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I hope you do @creativewoman
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Yes sure I will try it soon!!!!
@creativewoman
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Perfect drink for summer! And your photography is outstanding.
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You're so kind. Glad to see you here on steemit, by the way
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The brilliant thing about water melon is its great for all ages. These would be excellent with a dash of Cointreau 😉👍
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Yup, it's family friendly for sure. Thanks for commenting @ch00fy
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yumm!! I love the combo of mint and watermelon... these would definitely be good with a little booze (the perfect summer drink)!
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Oh yeah, a little booze, that would be great. Which one would you pick? You should make a post about it and I will help promote it. If you do, contact me on steemit.chat. Great commenting @ciannavit
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I love it how you talk about culinary helping you not to overthink. cooking really calms me down and helps me to relax too
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Great comment @mariamb. Yeah, I guess it's calming for me also, at times
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great to see a post from u again, i miss watermelons, i have just come back from a trip overseas. the season over there was summer and here where i am it is now winter, i guess seeing these lovely watermelons all filled in a glass of what im sure delicious juice pushed me to open this post :-) thanks as always for posting the recipe in the comments :-)
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https://steemit.com/introduceurself/@moonprincess/hi-im-safiya-firstpost
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Yummy, ok, please share the recipe!
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Just shared it up top @mprgrmmr! Thank you so much for reading, my friend!
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I just pruned our pomegranate bush last night so it's funny I should see this today. The recipe looks easy to make! Thank you.
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Even with them melting they still look real good and refreshing. I don't know about the pips being healthy, but they definitely are not poisonous. Great photos - perhaps taking your time helped!!
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Fantastic commenting @rynow. Thanks so much for taking the time. Taking my time is not always a luxury I have, but I shall try harder
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Who gets to enjoy all this great food you prepare?
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My huge family. I have 6 siblings and two of my sisters are married. I never, and I mean I never throw food away. I always have inspiration because I have all these people giving me ideas of what they want.
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That is great! If your food was getting thrown away I would cry. 😭
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Looks sooooo refreshing.... We need these in NYC.... =P
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Perhaps I will bring you some. I don't know when, but I have a trip to NYC planned, it's going to happen for sure
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Awesome! Yes do let me know. We can time a nice little meetup for Steemians
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Refreshing! Great photos too.
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Thanks so much @allmonitors and thank you for taking the time to comment
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watermelon and mint sounds like interesting mix!
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Give it a shot, it will be one of the flavor combos that will surprise you. Thanks again for your continued support @doitvoluntarily
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It's looks great!
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Thanks!
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Well, if we survive global warming, it will be because of your summer refresment recipes, @gringalicious 😊 Upvoted, resteemed & DPS.
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Thanks @photo-trail!
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Become a favorite of fate.
Let you be protected
Bright Angel of kindness.
Let him protect the troubles.
Let reign in your soul
Joy, kindness, peace.
A craving for eternal beauty
Will be forever with you!
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Very tasty! Thanks!
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You are welcome, thanks for commenting @maestroq
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Stunning colors in your photos! Nice cooling drink, very attractive and alluring. Thank you.
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Very kind words @kaminchan, thanks so much
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It's very tasty and refreshing!)
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Thanks so much @deleni
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Wonderful pictures!!
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Looks delicious....!!
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