How To Select A Watermelon?
@Married2aMarine (1273)
United States
July 25, 2007 11:35am CST
Do you know how to select a watermelon? I have some tips on how to do that. Do check it out in a post I wrote on my blog : http://marinespouse.blogspot.com/2007/07/how-to-select-watermelon.html
I hope these tips are able to help you the next time you go shopping for a watermelon :)
3 responses
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
26 Jul 07
Yep I saw this the other day when you sent us there to check out the new blog- I was impressed- I haven’t had to buy a watermelon since- but this weekend I will- I’m the worse watermelon picker outer- I don’t eat the stuff but my family does- thanks for the tips!
@Married2aMarine (1273)
• United States
30 Jul 07
I find the best watermelons in a Farmer's Market. It sometimes cost a little bit more..but not that much more...but it's worth every penny! Some of the ones I've bought at grocery stores are too immature. Obviously, they harvested it before it was ripe enough.
@saivenkaat802003 (4823)
• India
25 Jul 07
I just visited your blog and its nice. BTW your avatar reminds me a...nice protrusion...
lol. just kidding, Married2aMarine, Happy posting:D)
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@Married2aMarine (1273)
• United States
25 Jul 07
hahaha! Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm a newbie when it comes to blogging. That's one of my very first blogs.
@sweetcakes (3504)
• United States
12 Sep 07
1. Look the watermelon over Look for a firm, symmetrical watermelon free from bruises, cuts or dents.
2. Lift it up.The watermelon should be heavy for its size. Watermelon is 92% water.
3. Turn it over. The underside of the watermelon should have a creamy yellow spot showing where it sat on the ground and ripened in the sun.
4. De-seeding a watermelon If you would like to de-seed a watermelon, here's a nice and easy way to do it. This is perfect to dice up into chunks for a snack, use in salsa, mix into drinks or anything else you would use watermelon for.
* Wash your watermelon and knives before cutting into it.
* Cut watermelon in half, then in quarters
* Cut through the flesh of the melon along the seed line with a paring knife. Now, lift off the piece you just cut out.
* Using a fork, scrape the seeds from the piece you just removed and from the remaining flesh on the rind.
5. Storage and Handling of watermelon Handle your whole watermelon gently to avoid bruising the fruit.
6. Wash your hands and wash your watermelon in running water, rinse well and pat dry.
7. Cut the flesh from the rind, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in covered container and refrigerate immediately. Keep cut watermelon refrigerated until consumed, up to 3-4 days.
