Watermelon revisited

I bought a watermelon and it turned out to be over ripe. It wasn't all that pleasant to eat so I had to decide whether to get rid of it or find something else to do with it. So, tomorrow I'm going to try and make watermelon ice. It isn't complicated but what will it taste like?

Ingredients:

1/2 small watermelon, pelled, seeded and cut into 1 chunks (about 6 cups) 3 tablespoons confectioner's sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

In covered blender at low speed blend 1 cup of the watermelon chunks with confectioner's sugar, juice and salt until smooth; add remaining watermelon and blend until smooth. Pour into a 9" x 9" baking pan; cover with foil or plastic wrap and freeze until partially frozen, about 2 hours. Spoon watermelon mixture into a large, chilled bowl. With mixer at high speed, beat until fluffy. Return mixture to baking pan and freeze until firm, about 1 1/2 hours. To serve: Remove from freezer and let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature for easier scooping.

(taken from: http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/article/118/17946)

Lemons, watermelon and ...

It's my turn to say that I haven't checked the site in a while. Mary Jane has posted an interesting recipe with watermelon and cucumber. I must admit that I don't have many watermelon leftovers. Watermelons are not as plentiful in the UK as they are in Canada or the United States but I will keep it in mind.

She says that she likes the lemon recipes. I have a lemon obsession. One of my favorite drinks at the moment is boiling water, juice of a half or whole lemon and mint leaves to taste. It's wonderfully refreshing.

Naomi wants to know where to find madeleine tins. I bought mine in France but surely they are available somewhere in the UK. I will start looking. Unfortunately, I still haven't made the madeleines. I am moving shortly and will have a more reliable oven so I will definitely try that recipe.

I am weeding my cook books in advance of moving. I really should curb my habit of buying so many. For the most part, I get them from the Oxfam charity shop in Egham, a nearby town. At least they aren't that expensive. I have made a vow to only have things in my new house which are either useful or beautiful. That should eliminate a lot of things, including certain items in my kitchen!