How do you choose a good melon? Recently at the grocery store a gentleman and I engaged in conversation about that very subject. He gave me a short instructional talk about just that. First you find the grow spot where the melon lay on the ground. You can see that it is lighter in color with some scrapes acquired during the growing process. Put the melon down where it is sitting on the grow spot.
Now place one hand on the side of the melon, holding it securely in place. You then use the other hand the gently but firmly slap the melon on other side. You are not doing a karate chop, however. You don't need to smack it hard enough to split he fruit. When whacked, you should hear a nice solid sound. If the melon sounds hollow, forget about it. It won't be good. This one had that nice solid sound.
I bought the melon and took it home. When freed of its rind, cut up and allowed to cool in the refrigerator for a period of time, we enjoyed the delicious melon with our supper. As the gentleman had guaranteed, it was very good. Next time I'm shopping for melon, I'll keep his instructions in mind.
Does this ring a bell with you? Or do you have a different way to test the watermelon before taking it home? I'd love to hear from you,
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