Make the Ripe Choice

Happy Memorial Day! Thanks to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

I hope everyone celebrates the unofficial start of summer. It's time for picnics and summer foods.

Three easy steps to choosing a ripe watermelon:

1. Check the weight. Heavier is better. A good watermelon is 92% water.
2. Look for the yellow ground spot. A ripe watermelon has a deep green rind with a buttery yellow spot where it sat on the ground and ripened in the sun.
3. Look for a smooth rind. Make sure it's free of cuts, dents, and bruises.

I hope these tips work for you!