Foodie Friday-What do you look for in a Watermelon? Tips to Selecting the Perfect Watermelon.
I decided to repost this article because it is watermelon season is drawing near. These helpful hints in choosing the best watermelon have been on the money for me. I love watermelon. I can remember as a kid on the farm sitting outside with a huge slice of watermelon. Forget the plates and forks and knives. My mom would hand me a juicy slice, and then I would proceed to take a bite. My dad taught me the fine art of sprinkling salt on my watermelon. Delicious! "Salt makes watermelon taste sweeter by creating a salty sweet contrast that allows the sweetness of the melon to stand out." Baking Bites Have you ever headed to the local market in search of a mouth-watering melon only to realize you had no idea how to pick the perfect one? Most of us have watched our parents thump on a melon listening for that classic ripe sound. I have done this myself, having no idea what tone I was seeking. Sometimes I was lucky and pi...