22/10/2016
Watermelon
Thought to have originated from within Africa, watermelons are distinct from musk melons such as cantaloupes, ogens, charantais, galia and honeydew in that they are very watery and have a far less intense flavour. But there are compensations - they can grow to up to six kilogrammes in weight, and their crisp, sweet flesh is phenomenally juicy and refreshing.
Watermelons have a hard green, sometimes striped, rind (which is sometimes used to make pickle) and, inside, the pink or red flesh is dotted with black seeds, which can be toasted and eaten as a snack. The flesh itself is always served raw.
Fresh from the farm.