{"id":2649,"date":"2024-07-24T17:28:26","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T01:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aladaymobilemedia.com\/?p=2649"},"modified":"2024-07-24T17:28:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T01:28:26","slug":"i-like-melons-you-like-melons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aladaymobilemedia.com\/fr\/i-like-melons-you-like-melons\/","title":{"rendered":"I Like Melons, You Like Melons?????"},"content":{"rendered":"
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courtesy Lake Tahoe Markets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Melons, Melons, Melons!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s summer, it’s hot – that means that it’s time to enjoy the juicy refreshment that melons provide!<\/p>\n

Melons are part of the same family as cucumbers and squash, which are all members of the gourd family.\u00a0 They need lots of heat and sunshine to grow, and are at their best in summer, when they are sweetest and most nutrient rich.\u00a0 Indeed they are tasty, but they\u2019re also great for you!\u00a0 Melons are low in sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol.\u00a0 They\u2019re a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin K, potassium, and a very good source of vitamin C.<\/p>\n

How to Choose:<\/strong>\u00a0 While melons often have\u00a0smooth skin, they can also be\u00a0reticulated, meaning they are\u00a0covered with grey, raised netting on the rind. For netted melons, like cantaloupe, choose ones that smell sweet and give slightly to pressure. Smooth-skinned melons such as honeydew do not give off their aroma until they\u2019ve been cut open. Look for ones that are heavy for their size and give to pressure at the stem end.<\/p>\n

How to Store:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Ripe melons can be kept at room temperature for several days. Store cut melon in the refrigerator, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in a sealed container.<\/p>\n

How to Prepare:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Slice the melon in half and scoop out the seeds with a large spoon. Peel off the tough outer skin and cut as needed. Eat it right up as is, or make some delicious!<\/p>\n

Millions of Melons!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Okay, maybe not\u00a0millions, but there are quite a few varieties, each with it\u2019s own unique flavor and appeal. Here are just a few:<\/p>\n

Watermelon<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The epitome of summertime! Dark and light green stripped\u00a0with sweet and refreshing red or pink\u00a0flesh.<\/p>\n

Cantaloupe<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Floral, sweet, and juicy with orange flesh and reticulated rind.<\/p>\n

Honeydew<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Pale green flesh that is sweet and juicy with smooth green to yellow rind.<\/p>\n

Ambrosia<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A\u00a0melon hybrid often confused with the cantaloupe, with pale orange flesh that is very sweet, tender, and flavorful.<\/p>\n

Santa Claus<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Also called a Christmas Melon, it is large with mottled green and yellow stripped skin (kind of a camouflage pattern)\u00a0with light green flesh. Not as sweet as many other melons.<\/p>\n

Casaba<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Pale to bright yellow with deep ridges with sweet, white flesh.<\/p>\n

Crenshaw<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Yellow with pink and green tinges on the skin, feel waxy to the touch until very ripe, usually with a bit of a point at the stem end.<\/p>\n

Canary<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 yellow and football shaped with light green or white flesh, sometimes tinged with pink.<\/p>\n

With so many melons, how do you decide with is your favorite?\u00a0 Lake Tahoe Markets makes it easy to try them all!\u00a0 Is there a particular variety of melon you would like to try but have not seen yet offered at Lake Tahoe Markets?\u00a0 Give us a call and we will see what we can do!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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