Melons, melons and more melons

If you are a melon lover, August is your month. Cantaloupe and watermelons are in their prime for sweetness and consistency until October. To select the right watermelon, place melon on shoulder and pat. If the melon sounds hollow, it is a good indication the melon is sound and not overripe. In selecting a good cantaloupe, find one that has good yellow color and fairly firm. Check the stem scar for firmness making sure it is not decayed. Avoid cantaloupes with sunken areas which are an indicator the cantaloupe has been sunburned.