Muskmelons
Buy, Store & Prepare
Buying and Storing
Look for a crown-like formation at the stem end, which shows it was ripe when harvested. Exterior should be firm and free of soft spots.
Tapping with the knuckles tells you how dense the fruit is. A ripe melon should give off a sweet, spicy scent.
Can be refrigerated for several days.
Preparing
Simply remove the seeds to eat.
It makes a refreshing summer dish shaped in small balls with other melons and garnished with fresh mint or finely chopped candied ginger.
It's a great breakfast fruit, or a fine dessert served with a sweet wine such as a Sauterne, Barsac, Madeira or Port.
