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This technique makes cutting cantaloupe, honeydew, and all other types of melon a safe, quick, and easy job. All you need is a nice sharp paring knif...
Identifying a nice, ripe melon is easy. First, make sure it's actually melon season in your area, as imported melons will almost certainly be sub-par...
Grab a knife and cut your melon in half, making sure to cut through the stem area. Be sure to wash your melon thoroughly before cutting, so you don't...
My mother (and everyone else) always did this with a spoon, which quite frankly sucks. I much prefer to use my thumb. Your fingers are better-suited...
You should cut your melon into 8-12 wedges (depending on melon size) so they're small enough to handle. Cut your half in half, then cut each quarter ...
This is the hardest part of the whole operation, and so long as you've cut the melon into small-enough wedges it's still ridiculously easy. Just hold...
I usually prefer to slice the melon against the rind in my hand, as shown below, then dump the entire batch into the bowl at once. Though sometimes I...
You now have a bowl full of neatly sliced melon, ready for fruit salad, smoothies, or just plain old eating. I like to squeeze a bit of lime juice ...
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