Melons are in Season
September is peak season for melons. There's so many varieties of them that's hard to just buy one.
Selecting Melons A ripe melon has a sweet smell at the blossom end so make sure to smell it. The coloration should be even and there souldn't be any spots. If the melon is netted then check that there aren't any slick areas. Also, check that the melon is heavy and that it doesn't slosh when shaken.
Storing Melons They only last a few days when kept at room temperature and upto a week if you refrigerate it.
Favorite ways to Melon
1. Cantaloupe Agua Fresca: Place the dice the cantaloupe and some sugar in your blender and puree in small batches. Then add some water and strain the puree through a fine sieve into a pitcher. Chill and enjoy.
2. Dice any melon variety, add some lime juice, paprika or other spicy spice (optional), and a pinch of salt. The other option is to add sugar and