If you answered melons, you’re just like the rest of us. Cantaloupe and honeydew never seem to shine, not when up against other summer fruits, such as cherries, blueberries and strawberries.

If the melon gives off its perfume, it’s ripe, whether it feels soft to the touch or not. Some melons remain firm, even when ready-to-eat.

The melon grower wants moisture to get the vines cranked up and then the skies to stay dry for the month or so before harvest, because excessive water will dilute the flavors and present other ...

Harvesting season is in full swing at Harvey Gap Melons located just south of Harvey Gap Reservoir. The local, family-owned business started three years ago when they recognized the need for fresh and ...

1 cup sour cream Combine tomatoes, melons and cucumbers in a food processor and whirl until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in the orange zest and mint. Whisk in the sour cream, cover and chill.

Somehow, the $22 cocktail price doesn’t seem a deterrent. Walton said 1.5 million melon balls have been created for this year’s event, after more than 405,000 cocktails were sold last year.