Jack Miller

You can cut a cantaloupe into a flower by slicing it into thin wedges and arranging them in a circular pattern to create petals.   Cutting a cantaloupe into a flower is easier than it sounds, and it makes a stunning centerpiece for fruit platters, salads, or brunch tables.   Whether you’re prepping for a … Read more

You should clean a cantaloupe before cutting it to remove dirt, bacteria, and pesticides from the rind.   Even though you don’t eat the outer skin, anything on that surface can transfer to the flesh the moment your knife slices through.   So if you’ve been wondering how to clean a cantaloupe before cutting, the … Read more

To choose the perfect cantaloupe, you need to rely on your senses—sight, touch, and smell—rather than just guessing by color alone.   A perfectly ripe cantaloupe will feel heavy for its size, smell sweet at the stem end, and have a slight give when you press it.   If you’ve ever wondered how to choose … Read more

To choose a good cantaloupe at the store, you need to rely on your senses of smell, touch, and sight rather than just picking the biggest one you see.   A perfectly ripe cantaloupe is one of the sweetest joys of summer, but choosing a good cantaloupe at the store can feel like a gamble … Read more

Choosing a Tuscan cantaloupe comes down to a few simple sensory checks that anyone can master.   If you’ve ever stood in the produce aisle wondering how to choose a Tuscan cantaloupe that’s actually sweet and juicy, you’re in the right place.   A Tuscan cantaloupe is different from your standard cantaloupe because of its … Read more