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Watermelon..........

not only is it a cool, crisp, refreshing, taste treat it's packed with phytonutrients, vitamins A, C, and has a good hit of potassium, plus some B6 and thiamine. Also a good source of Phosphorus, Zinc, Manganese, Magnesium and it's great for a calorie, sodium free diet. Many summer favorites can be created with watermelon: salsa, smoothies, sorbet and salad, to name just a few. Every part of a watermelon is edible, even the seeds and rinds. Watermelon Sorbet Watermelon Cup The perfect vessel for your appetizer. Baby Shower Carriage These lil' watermelons are simply made by hollowed out limes, watermelon Jello and mini Nestle chocolate morsels for the seeds. Melon Boats Prepare Jello, add diced fruit, pour into small seedless watermelon or cantaloupe halves. Refrigerate until set. Slice and serve. Watermelon Slice Cookies Watermelon Pops Watermelon Bombe made.... mini! Don't you just love these old fashioned fuchsia and white barber pole straws!! If there'...