[nopardons]

So many traditions, all over this nation, are " holdovers " from England and Holland, and in some parts, Germany and France. Now, they're all just AMERICAN . That's the beauty of this country. :-)

Here's a wee tidbit, for Southerners to chew upon. People, in N.Y.C. used to put salt on their watermellon too. Most no longer do; however, it was common practice in the 19th century and beyond. My great grandmother, maternal grandparents, and mother all did. Me ? No, I don't like it that way. Oh yes, and in good old Manhattan, we ALWAYS had sweetpotato pie for Thanksgiving and no one, NO ONE , in my family was Southern. I'm from an old N.Y.C. family. LOL

[TexasCowboy]

"People, in N.Y.C. used to put salt on their watermellon too."

I always eat watermelon with salt, and I'm native Texan!

[dixiechick2000]

"Now, they're all just AMERICAN . That's the beauty of this country. :-)"

Beautifully said.

"N.Y.C. used to put salt on their watermellon too."

I didn't know that! While I've never done that, I know many people that do.

Now, about this sweet potato pie thing...

Did it have spices in it? Or, was it very sweet?

[Mo1]

Here's a wee tidbit, for Southerners to chew upon. People, in N.Y.C. used to put salt on their watermellon too

Salt on watermellon ??? ... That is just wrong

BTW .. how's things going?

[wardaddy]

I have a hard time eating a nice watermelon with no salt.

I have been fortunate enough to have a dozen or so really nice ones this summer. In fact, you've got me thinking about getting another one.

(they just take up so damned much refrigerator space)

[sweetliberty]

We used to salt watermelon AND cantaloupe, then when I got older I liked the natural taste so much that I quit doing that. It is good though.

[sweetliberty]

"ALWAYS had sweetpotato pie for Thanksgiving"

So did we! One of my favorites still.