When it’s time for watermelons to fill the grocery aisles, I like to review notes about ‘how to pick, prep, and store the most flavorful melon of the mound!” Thus, I was delighted to find these five simple notations in a spring edition of FamilyStyle:
1. Look for a melon that’s uniform in shape. A misshapen melon can indicate uneven watering or care.
2. Find the field patch, the yellow or white spot where it rested on the ground. The darker yellow the color, the better. (Though a white patch is better than no patch at all.)
3. Store any leftover melon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
4. Give it a thump. It should sound hallow.
5. Pick it up and see if it feels heavy when compared with others of similar size. (Weight equals juice and flavor.)
6. Wash the outside of the melon under running water before placing it onto your cutting board. Then slice it in half. Working with one half at a time, slice into rounds then into wedges, or trim off the rind and cube.
Watermelons are sweet and savory at summer BBQ’s, days by the pool, nights under the stars—keep one in the kitchen each week, ready to slice, and share with your family/friends this season!
Watermelon Tips: FamilyStyle Publix Spring Issue
Latest posts by Litsa @How to Have it All (see all)
- Mushrooms: Portobello, Morels, & More - April 25, 2016
- Giving Back: Get Involved - December 2, 2015
- The Autumn Advantage - December 1, 2015
