A ripe watermelon will feel heavy, have a dry brown tendril, a yellow ground spot, dull skin, and a sweet smell. Check that the blossom end is slightly soft, the color is vibrant and uniform, and it ...

Among the melon family, honeydew can be the most misunderstood. Some even consider it nature's most mediocre melon, popping up in fruit salad cups like an uninvited guest. Unlike its showier cousin ...