Enjoy these unique ways to use every part of our favorite summer treat—created for 1865 Society members by Sophia Lin Kanno ’05!

Roasted watermelon “tuna” poke

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Quick pickled watermelon rinds

Quick pickled
watermelon rinds

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Watermelon gazpacho with shrimp

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Meet Sophia

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Sophia Lin Kanno, also known as The Spicy Grasshopper, is a zero-waste and food upcycling private chef, focusing on food waste reduction and budget maximization in home-cooked meals. Sophia graduated in 2005 from the Nolan School of Hotel Administration. She competed in and won the 2022 Food Network show Big Bad Budget Battle.

Sophia Lin Kanno '05

It is almost inevitable that we pick up a giant watermelon for the neighborhood picnic or for the family on a hot summer day. As refreshing and delicious as watermelon is, after a few days, we always seem to end up with more than we need. I’ve created a few savory recipe ideas for you, once the watermelon begins to lose its novelty. Consider blending your leftover watermelon (and other veggies) into an entree style gazpacho or roasting it to make a watermelon “tuna” poke bowl. Because I felt guilty tossing the rinds, I also came up with a pretty delicious way to enjoy the rinds quick pickled as well, to preserve for many more months to come! Hope you enjoy these zero-waste watermelon ideas for the summer!

—Sophia Lin Kanno ’05