Nothing says summer like a slice of sweet, juicy watermelon—but picking the perfect one? That’s trickier than it looks.

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Cantaloupe is a watery, sweet melon variety with protein and fiber. This article examines salmonella risk and describes ...

Anyway you slice it, melon is refreshing and sweet, and at its peak this time of year for both flavor and nutrition. "Melons provide a good amount of nutrients for few calories [about 60 per cup ...

Cantaloupe skewers with mozzarella are a refreshing summer appetizer, pairing sweet melon with citrus zest, pistachios, and fresh mozzarella.

have a light green rind and flesh and more of a round to slightly oval shape than cantaloupe. There are also a couple of key nutritional differences between the two melons. Cantaloupe has twice as ...

So, to unveil the juicy orange melon that is cantaloupe ... Next, using a sharp chef's knife, slice off the rind with the green flesh starting from the top to the bottom of the fruit while ...

Then, store the chunks or slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Or, after cutting larger melons such as watermelon, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate ...