Rather than buying it pre-cut (which is expensive), here are our Test Kitchen tips for cutting wedges, cubes and sticks, plus how to make melon balls. Fresh watermelon is a sweet sign of summer, ...

The heat of summer can be brutal, but there's always the refreshing balm of hot weather treats. Cooling off means ice cream, frozen cocktails, and perhaps the most ubiquitous summertime ...

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 ...

There is no wrong way to cut and eat a watermelon, but certain techniques can ensure you get the perfect wedge, chunk or ball, depending on your preference. But first things, first: Yes, you need to ...

I swear this is the easiest way I’ve found to cut a watermelon—less mess, better slices, and no weird uneven chunks. Would ...

This browser does not support the video element. This browser does not support the video element. While many people can get watermelons year round, they’re at their best in mid-summer, when the ...

There’s nothing like a slice of fresh, juicy watermelon on a hot summer day. As its name suggests, this mammoth melon is about 92 percent water by weight, so it can help you meet both your nutrition ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - OMG, it’s August. And not just August, but past the middle of the month August, with September and no doubt probably October and all those other cold dark months not far behind. But ...

Hooray, it's watermelon season. How were you taught to pick the best one? My mother is a thumper. Are you? To find a ripe one, she places her ear close to the rind, flicks it with her middle finger, ...