Look for a cantaloupe with a golden tan rind, indicating ripeness. Check for slight softness at the blossom-end, suggesting a ripe melon. A ripe cantaloupe should feel heavy and sound deep when ...

Cantaloupe is the chameleon of summer fruit. It’s so candy-sweet that it can make for a light dessert on its own (though lest we not forget cantaloupe bowls). Yet its syrupy characteristic also gives ...

The melon corner of the produce section sounds a little like a drum circle with all that tapping from customers seeking a perfectly ripe cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon. Fortunately, each kind of ...

Fruit is a must-have at summer picnics and cookouts, but it won't do much good if it's mushy or underripe. Navigating the produce aisle is an art. You've got to know what to look for well before you ...

If you've ever chosen a cantaloupe from the grocery store, thinking it would get sweeter sitting on your kitchen counter, you are not alone. A lot of people assume melons ripen in a similar way as ...