The Watermelon Patch

A farmer in the country has a watermelon patch and upon inspection he discovers that some of the local kids have been helping themselves to a feast.

The farmer thinks of ways to discourage this profit-eating situation.

So he puts up a sign that reads: "WARNING! ONE OF THESE WATERMELONS CONTAINS CYANIDE!"

He smiled smugly as he watched the kids run off the next night without eating any of his melons.

The farmer returns to the watermelon patch a week later to discover that none of the watermelons have been eaten, but finds another sign that reads: "NOW THERE ARE TWO!"

Watermelon Agua Fresca

This drink tastes like summer! If you love watermelon and other fruity beverages, then you'll love this tasty treat!

Ingredients:

8 cups cubed seeded watermelon
1 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
4 cups club soda or seltzer water
Lime slices

Directions:

1.  Combine half the watermelon, half the water and half the sugar and puree in a blender.

2.  Pour through a coarse strainer into a large container.

3.  Repeat the same with the remaining watermelon, water and sugar.

4.  Stir in the lime juice.

5.  Refrigerate until well chilled.
6.  To serve, stir in club soda, or seltzer water, and garnish glass with lime slices and sugar.