This isn’t your typical summer cool-down. I recently realized I crave a different kind of refreshment when the air gets sticky—not just sweet, icy, but something with a little grit, a hint of salt. So I made a Watermelon Granita, but not before pausing to notice the way the watermelon smells after blending. It’s a … Read more

When I first made this watermelon granita, I wasn’t thinking about dessert. I was just tired of wasting good watermelon. You know how it goes—cutting into a huge melon, then realizing it’s almost too sweet, almost too loud in your mouth, like a burst of fresh grass or that faint smell of sun-warmed fruit. I … Read more

Why I Can’t Stop Making Watermelon Granita I’ve started relying on frozen watermelon like it’s my secret weapon. No fancy equipment, no complicated steps. Just ripe watermelon, a little sugar, and lots of patience. It’s that moment when the watermelon’s smell turns into this sharp, almost minty burst once it hits the freezer. Oddly enough, … Read more