One of the best things about summertime in Oregon is the arrival of watermelons from Hermiston, and other locally grown types of melons. They're naturally sweet and reliably tasty. And they can be ...

Lower your blood sugar naturally, soothe digestive disorders, and prevent infections — even cancer. With these capabilities, it’s no wonder bitter melon is considered a superfood. But chances are, you ...

It’s June already, which means that the local farmers markets are already loaded with stone fruit, tomatoes, corn — and melons. Sure, you can just slice them up and eat them as-is, but if you want to ...

SOME OF MY earliest and most vivid memories are of cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon—blissful memories, imprinted upon me before I was old enough to pronounce the fruits’ names. I grew up in Melon ...

This week on Good Food, Laura Avery interviews Amelia Saltsman, author of The Santa Monica Farmers’ Market Cookbook, about melons. Amelia shares several delicious, quick and easy melon recipes for ...

Sure, you can toss cubes of cantaloupe in a fruit salad and call it a day. Or you can let the surprisingly versatile fruit really shine. It’s at its peak from June through August, so this summer, ...

A cold, water-logged slice of melon seems to make a scorching day more bearable. Whether watermelon, cantaloupe or honeydew, melons are one of summer's coolest, juiciest and healthiest fruits. They're ...

There are few things more quintessentially summer than an icy wedge of watermelon, with its green striated rind, crimson flesh and inky seeds just ready for spitting. Until you grow up, that is, and ...

Sweet and crisp Santa Claus melon is blended with the kiwi-like flavors of dragon fruit and muddled rosemary in this delightfully offbeat vodka chiller. With agave simple syrup in lieu of sugar, ...

Sometimes the last thing you need after a busy weekday is a long bonding session with your kitchen oven or stove. This is especially true during the summer -- which is why we’d recommend a cool melon ...

Biting into a juicy chunk of melon is one of our favorite summer rituals, but these tender fruits aren’t just for snacking or dessert. Here are three succulent and savory melon recipes to put on your ...