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Julie Bove[_2_]

Janet wrote:
> In article <e23ed1e3-c8b0-4d36-bf5b-7e9ca06b9463
> @l6g2000pbi.googlegroups.com>, says...
>>
>> On Jul 13, 2:34 am, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>>> My family is going through melon like crazy and they don't like to
>>> eat them with the rind on. Plus I just read online that it is no
>>> longer safe to serve some kinds like cantaloupe with the rind on
>>> because it traps salmonella. Only smooth rinds like watermelon are
>>> safe to serve that way.
>
>
> If you're worried, wash the outside of the melon before you cut it.
>
> Cut it in half. Cut each half into 3 or 4 wedges. Take each wedge
> and slice out the seedy part with the knife. Now run the knife
> between the skin and the flesh and discard the skin. Either serve the
> wedges whole or cut them crossways into strips.

That is what I did but it is sooo messy!