"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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> "David Harmon" > wrote in message
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>> On Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:10:32 -0700 in rec.food.cooking, "Julie Bove"
>> > wrote,
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>>>That is what I did but it is sooo messy!
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>> After you have done it a few times you will develop some skills and it
>> won't be so messy anymore. Unless, of course, you are a complete klutz.
>
> I have done it many times and it is always messy. I have been buying cut
> up melons for years. But with husband recently retiring, I have to try to
> save money.

I just ordered a melon cutter. It claims you only have to cut the melon in
two and scoop out the seeds. Then you push down and turn it. It cuts
slices away from the rind all in one motion. Perhaps if I can do this
inside of a Biobag this will cut down on the mess.