Anyone who buys a watermelon at the store knows you are taking a chance on what it will taste like. Will it be ripe enough, too ripe, not sweet enough, wilted, or will it be quite tasty? Susan Davis ...

Want the best that watermelon has to offer? Give this technique a try the next time you head down the fresh produce aisle.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Peter Piper may have picked a peck of pickled peppers, but he skimped on sharing advice for picking the perfect watermelon.

Looking for the perfect summer snack? A ripe, sweet watermelon is hard to beat — if you know how to pick a good one. Watermelon sweetness is measured using the Brix scale, which indicates the sugar ...

A sweet, juicy watermelon can brighten even the dreariest summer day. On the other hand, a bland one can be a disappointment — especially if you’ve been looking forward to it all day. Finding a ripe, ...

Few things are more disappointing than bringing home a tasteless watermelon, except maybe eating a pineapple that isn't ripe, depending on your taste preferences. Avoid ever having to feel the remorse ...

Do you know how to shop for watermelon? If you think you should reach for a big ol' shiny one, think again. Shiny is not what ...

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Juicy, ripe watermelon is one of the most delicious foods of summer. The fruit also offers myriad health benefits, thanks to its hydrating, antioxidant-boosting properties. But there are few moments ...

Ever stood in front of a pile of watermelons at the market, tapping, sniffing, squinting, and still walked away with one that tasted like cucumber water? We can relate. Picking a ripe watermelon is a ...

Shiny watermelon may be enticing, but here's everything you need to know about what the exterior of the fruit can tell you ...

Peter Piper may have picked a peck of pickled peppers, but he skimped on sharing advice for picking the perfect watermelon. Luckily, with the help of a few culinary professionals, we’ve rounded up the ...