To see if a watermelon is ripe, tap the outside — ideally, it'll make a hollow sound. Leave the rind on for utensil-free snacking, or cut it off if for smoothies and fruit salads. To prevent the ...

The weather is warm, and barbecues and pool parties are happening in many backyards. There are plates filled with saucy ribs and buttery corn on the cob, and one of my summertime favorites: sweet, ...

It's got me eating watermelon way more often now. A game-changing method that cuts the fruit into sticks. It's less messy than traditional methods. It's easy to turn the sticks into cubes, if that's ...

Sliced watermelon in various shapes on cutting board - Emily M Alexander / Food Republic So you've selected what you hope will be the perfect, deliciously sweet watermelon from the store and took it ...

In celebration of National Watermelon Day, entertainment editor Paul Zahn has some tips to make your guests feel one-in-a-melon! You can cut a watermelon to make it act as a keg. All you have to do is ...

A ripe watermelon will feel heavy, have a dry brown tendril, a yellow ground spot, dull skin, and a sweet smell. Check that the blossom end is slightly soft, the color is vibrant and uniform, and it ...