Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Look for a cantaloupe with a golden tan rind, indicating ripeness. Check for slight softness at the blossom-end, suggesting a ripe ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's tricky to tell whether or not a cantaloupe is ripe. Unlike some other fruits, the outside appearance of cantaloupe gives ...

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 ...

Local markets are bursting with a variety of melons including cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon, along with unique varieties like casaba and crenshaw. Melon season runs through October, when the ...

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 ...