The heat of summer can be brutal, but there's always the refreshing balm of hot weather treats. Cooling off means ice cream, frozen cocktails, and perhaps the most ubiquitous summertime ...

With built-in watermelon rind handles, classic triangular slices are a perfect picnic snack. Watermelon slices are also great grilled, which lends smokiness and allows the flavors to concentrate. Trim ...

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It's tempting to purchase watermelon already peeled and cubed, but we'd urge you not to. Not only is precubed watermelon more expensive, but it's also prone to having a mealy, mushy texture. (Once cut ...

There is no wrong way to cut and eat a watermelon, but certain techniques can ensure you get the perfect wedge, chunk or ball, depending on your preference. But first things, first: Yes, you need to ...

We've all been there. You bring home a big, juicy watermelon and start slicing only to realize your knife is stuck half way in — and it doesn't want to come out. You push and pull and push and pull — ...

Hooray, it's watermelon season. How were you taught to pick the best one? My mother is a thumper. Are you? To find a ripe one, she places her ear close to the rind, flicks it with her middle finger, ...

Watermelons are crowdpleasers for a reason. They're sweet and juicy, work well in salads and all other kinds of dishes, and are packed with antioxidants while being low in calories. Really, what's not ...

A few weeks ago, I came home with probably the biggest watermelon I’ve ever purchased. I got to the farmers market later than usual, so the smaller melons were gone, and from there I lugged away the ...

This browser does not support the video element. This browser does not support the video element. While many people can get watermelons year round, they’re at their best in mid-summer, when the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - OMG, it’s August. And not just August, but past the middle of the month August, with September and no doubt probably October and all those other cold dark months not far behind. But ...