On Jul 15, 3:38*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> Judy Haffner wrote:
> > merryb wrote:
>
> >> Someone or you paid for a buffet and all
> >> you ate was melon? WTF??
>
> Nobody paid for anything. *It was a casino buffet and it was free. *It was a
> lousy buffet. *My now husband didn't like the food either so we didn't
> bother to eat there the next day even though we did have to pay for our
> breakfast at the restaurant.
>
>
>
> > I was thinking the same thing! If that was the case, it would be a
> > cold day in hell before that person would ever get another invitation
> > from me!
>
> Again, it was a free buffet.
>
>
>
> > Secondly, I've yet to ever go to a buffet where there was only
> > watermelon and sweets (and meats, that doesn't apparently eat).
> > Usually there is such a huge variety of ALL kinds of food at a
> > buffet, that a person can hardly try it all.
>
> Well apparently you never stayed at this hotel/casino. *I won't give a name
> because I am not certain which one.
>
>
>
> > Have you ever been to one where there wasn't some types of salads, for
> > one thing?!
>
> Generally there are. *But there were not here.
>
> We also stayed at a hotel in WA DC that offered a free breakfast that was
> fine on the first day but only leftover pastries on the second day. *It was
> also their last day in business. *The maids were going nuts, running down
> the halls and tossing shampoos and other little things at people. *They were
> just trying to get rid of it all.
>
>
>
> > Strange, this?!
>
> Not really. *In the old days it was a lot more common for free breakfasts to
> consist mainly of pastries or donuts. *I have stayed in a great many
> hotels/motels over the years. *My parents loved to travel. *And with my
> husband having been in the military we have made many cross country moves..
> In more recent years, even motels that offer breakfast now usually seem to
> offer a balanced meal.

LOLOL- Jules, you make me laugh- thank you. Please don't mention the
name of the place that you aren't sure that is even the place, even
though it sucked.

On Jul 15, 11:55*am, Andy > wrote:
> merryb > wrote:
> > On Jul 15, 11:27*am, Andy > wrote:
> >> merryb > wrote:
>
> >> > Just wash it and you will be fine!
>
> >> merryb,
>
> >> Sound and practical advice!
>
> >> Thanks,
>
> >> Andy
>
> > That's what I'm about, Andy
> > BTW, my oldest son Andrew turned 26 yesterday- had a great BBQ here.
> > Husband made great ribs, I made cole slaw and BD cake, sis brought
> > beans, Mom brought corn. Son brought Fireball- cinnamon flavored
> > whiskey, so I am glad to have LOs today!!!
>
> merryb,
>
> Sounds like a great BD feast!
>
> I don't know Andrew but from one Andrew to another, Happy Birthday!
>
> I'm only Andrew on my bank checks.
>
> Best,
>
> Andy

I have always called him Andrew, but he prefers Andy now. I guess that
makes him sound like he's not in trouble!
I'll relay your message!

In article >, says...
>
> Cheryl wrote:
> > On 7/15/2012 8:43 AM, Pennyaline wrote:
> >
> >> On 7/14/2012 10:34 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> >>
> >>> I see. And your qualifications for diagnosing me are...?
> >>
> >>
> >> Too many years in psych, gero-psych and public health.
> >>
> >>
> >> We all already understand your motivation for questioning my
> >> qualifications.
> >>
> > Ironic since she didn't question the qualifications of that online lab
> > that analyzed her and her daughter's hair for food intolerance.
>
> Actually I did.

Then you must know that they claim no medical qualification or
scientific accreditation whatever.

Janet

"Janet" > wrote in message
...
> In article >, says...
>>
>> Cheryl wrote:
>> > On 7/15/2012 8:43 AM, Pennyaline wrote:
>> >
>> >> On 7/14/2012 10:34 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> I see. And your qualifications for diagnosing me are...?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Too many years in psych, gero-psych and public health.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> We all already understand your motivation for questioning my
>> >> qualifications.
>> >>
>> > Ironic since she didn't question the qualifications of that online lab
>> > that analyzed her and her daughter's hair for food intolerance.
>>
>> Actually I did.
>
> Then you must know that they claim no medical qualification or
> scientific accreditation whatever.

Doesn't matter. It worked.

On 7/15/2012 4:29 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> Pennyaline wrote:
>> On 7/14/2012 10:34 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>>> I see. And your qualifications for diagnosing me are...?
>>
>>
>> Too many years in psych, gero-psych and public health.
>>
>>
>> We all already understand your motivation for questioning my
>> qualifications.
>>
>>
>>
>>> I don't know what you mean by ambitious cooking. But I do prefer
>>> making things that require more effort than simply cutting things
>>> up. I find making salads to be pretty boring.
>>
>>
>> Look back through your own posts. You've claimed to have done some
>> heavy cooking and baking in your time. I cannot for the life of me
>> see how.
>
> Heavy cooking? What does that mean?


Right. "Huh? What? I don't know what that is!" The "I know you are, but
what am I?" approach continues.

On 7/15/2012 6:38 PM, Julie Bove wrote:

> We also stayed at a hotel in WA DC that offered a free breakfast that was
> fine on the first day but only leftover pastries on the second day. It was
> also their last day in business. The maids were going nuts, running down
> the halls and tossing shampoos and other little things at people. They were
> just trying to get rid of it all.

Motel Hell?

On 7/15/2012 2:59 PM, MaryL wrote:

> I think the weight of something like this would eventually damage the
> drawer
> since it is fastened to the top of the drawer. If I have scraps that
> should
> not go into the garbage disposal, I dump them into one of the plastic bags
> that groceries come in. I freeze the bag until garbage collection day,
> then
> put the bag in the garbage. That eliminates odor and does not attract
> insects. Of course, we do not have to use the Biobags that Julie
> describes,
> but I would think they could be handled the same way.

I do that too Mary, but usually just in a bag in the fridge. Also those
foam trays meat comes on. Sometimes my fridge has more garbage in it
than food.

On 7/15/2012 2:13 PM, merryb wrote:
> On Jul 15, 10:50 am, Andy > wrote:
>> (Judy Haffner) wrote:
>>> love cantaloupe and also yogurt, but don't think I'd care for both
>>> together. The only "salmonella issue" I've ever heard with cantaloupe
>>> was when a person cut it and didn't refrigerate it, but left it out at

Scrub the porous skin thoroughly before cuttings to reduce that problem.
Last I read, it's not the flesh..... but what may have been, the
contaminated
soil that it was grown in, stuck in the pours.



>>> room temperature. We buy them all the time, cut them in half, scoop out
>>> the seeds and enjoy. Love having a half of one with toast for
>> breakfast,
>>> or a snack. We don't EAT the rind, and have yet to get sick from eating
>>> the "insides" of a melon.
>>
>> Judy,
>>
>> For a few years I've been meaning to buy a cantaloupe melon but keep
>> putting it off. I DO do miss it. There hasn't been an episode in probably
>> a couple decades but the scare stayed with me. [sigh]
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Andy
>
> Just wash it and you will be fine!
>

"Cheryl" > wrote in message
.com...
> On 7/15/2012 6:38 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> We also stayed at a hotel in WA DC that offered a free breakfast that was
>> fine on the first day but only leftover pastries on the second day. It
>> was
>> also their last day in business. The maids were going nuts, running down
>> the halls and tossing shampoos and other little things at people. They
>> were
>> just trying to get rid of it all.
>
> Motel Hell?

No. It was actually a nice and very inexpensive stay. But had we known in
advance that they were going to close that day we likely would have picked
somewhere else. The only bad thing was that some guy was shot outside of
the restaurant that we had just had dinner at. Just minutes after we left.

"LeonLeonard" > wrote in message
...
> On 7/15/2012 2:13 PM, merryb wrote:
>> On Jul 15, 10:50 am, Andy > wrote:
>>> (Judy Haffner) wrote:
>>>> love cantaloupe and also yogurt, but don't think I'd care for both
>>>> together. The only "salmonella issue" I've ever heard with cantaloupe
>>>> was when a person cut it and didn't refrigerate it, but left it out at
>
> Scrub the porous skin thoroughly before cuttings to reduce that problem.
> Last I read, it's not the flesh..... but what may have been, the
> contaminated
> soil that it was grown in, stuck in the pours.
>

Yes but the instructions for cutting that I read in the last few days all
said you must remove the rind for safety's sake.

On 7/15/2012 11:00 PM, LeonLeonard wrote:
>
> Scrub the porous skin thoroughly before cuttings to reduce that problem.
> Last I read, it's not the flesh..... but what may have been, the
> contaminated
> soil that it was grown in, stuck in the pours.

And when the skin is tainted and not washed, cutting through with a
knife infects the meat.

"Cheryl" > wrote in message
.com...
> On 7/15/2012 11:00 PM, LeonLeonard wrote:
>>
>> Scrub the porous skin thoroughly before cuttings to reduce that problem.
>> Last I read, it's not the flesh..... but what may have been, the
>> contaminated
>> soil that it was grown in, stuck in the pours.
>
> And when the skin is tainted and not washed, cutting through with a knife
> infects the meat.

Yes.

On 7/16/2012 12:55 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
> > wrote in message
> .com...
>> On 7/15/2012 11:00 PM, LeonLeonard wrote:
>>>
>>> Scrub the porous skin thoroughly before cuttings to reduce that problem.
>>> Last I read, it's not the flesh..... but what may have been, the
>>> contaminated
>>> soil that it was grown in, stuck in the pours.
>>
>> And when the skin is tainted and not washed, cutting through with a knife
>> infects the meat.
>
> Yes.
>
>
Which is why you wash it.

"Cheryl" > wrote in message
.com...
> On 7/16/2012 12:55 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> > wrote in message
>> .com...
>>> On 7/15/2012 11:00 PM, LeonLeonard wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Scrub the porous skin thoroughly before cuttings to reduce that
>>>> problem.
>>>> Last I read, it's not the flesh..... but what may have been, the
>>>> contaminated
>>>> soil that it was grown in, stuck in the pours.
>>>
>>> And when the skin is tainted and not washed, cutting through with a
>>> knife
>>> infects the meat.
>>
>> Yes.
>>
>>
> Which is why you wash it.

But the current information on the Internet is to wash *and* remove the
rind.

Julie Bove wrote:

>But the current information on the
> Internet is to wash *and* remove the
> rind.

Do you do everything you read/hear on the internet, and believe it is
always the gospel truth? Sometimes it pays to be less gullible.

Common sense should be enough to know it is best to wash the fruit, or
vegetables in question to be on the safe side, and if you do it
properly, you don't HAVE to remove the rind. I wash most all fruits and
veggies before cutting them. Today I made Orange Glazed Bars and I
washed the outside of the oranges with liquid soap and warm water, as
needed to use the peel, and I have no idea how that orange was grown, or
handled before I bought it. I do the same with lemons before I cut them
open to squeeze the juice out, also tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, etc.,
even if I'm going to remove the peelings before cooking. I also never
slice a banana with the same knife I cut it open with. I didn't learn
this from the internet, it should just be common knowledge.

I've never heard of a single case of any illness here caused by eating
melon, so maybe the sources they are shipped from to Alaska are better
inspected, and handled well?

Judy

"Judy Haffner" > wrote in message
...
>
> Julie Bove wrote:
>
>>But the current information on the
>> Internet is to wash *and* remove the
>> rind.
>
> Do you do everything you read/hear on the internet, and believe it is
> always the gospel truth? Sometimes it pays to be less gullible.
>
No but after seeing the same advice repeated countless times, I tend to
believe it.

> Common sense should be enough to know it is best to wash the fruit, or
> vegetables in question to be on the safe side, and if you do it
> properly, you don't HAVE to remove the rind. I wash most all fruits and
> veggies before cutting them. Today I made Orange Glazed Bars and I
> washed the outside of the oranges with liquid soap and warm water, as
> needed to use the peel, and I have no idea how that orange was grown, or
> handled before I bought it. I do the same with lemons before I cut them
> open to squeeze the juice out, also tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, etc.,
> even if I'm going to remove the peelings before cooking. I also never
> slice a banana with the same knife I cut it open with. I didn't learn
> this from the internet, it should just be common knowledge.

I have to remove the rind because my family won't eat it with the rind on.
Which is why I began looking for a less messy way to prep it.
>
> I've never heard of a single case of any illness here caused by eating
> melon, so maybe the sources they are shipped from to Alaska are better
> inspected, and handled well?

Dunno but Listeria was on the news when I lived on Cape Cod and I have heard
it mentioned here too.

In article >, says...
>
> "Judy Haffner" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > Julie Bove wrote:
> >
> >>But the current information on the
> >> Internet is to wash *and* remove the
> >> rind.
> >
> > Do you do everything you read/hear on the internet, and believe it is
> > always the gospel truth? Sometimes it pays to be less gullible.
> >
> No but after seeing the same advice repeated countless times, I tend to
> believe it.

Gullible people and outright liars are notorious for endless wrong
repetition.

Janet

"Janet" wrote in message
...

In article >, says...
>
> "Judy Haffner" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > Julie Bove wrote:
> >
> >>But the current information on the
> >> Internet is to wash *and* remove the
> >> rind.
> >
> > Do you do everything you read/hear on the internet, and believe it is
> > always the gospel truth? Sometimes it pays to be less gullible.
> >
> No but after seeing the same advice repeated countless times, I tend to
> believe it.

Gullible people and outright liars are notorious for endless wrong
repetition.

Janet

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Listeria really was a problem about a year ago. It apparently was traced to
a single farm that was a major supplier. They shipped contaminated
cantaloupe that had not been properly cleaned. Not only were a number of
people sickened, but several people died after eating the fruit. Major
changes were made for cantaloupe that were shipped this year.

MaryL

Julie Bove wrote:

> But the current information on the Internet is to wash *and* remove the rind.

Which members of your household like to eat the rind? Come on, fess up
-- it's you, right?

Janet wrote:

> > No but after seeing the same advice repeated countless times, I tend to
> > believe it.
>
> Gullible people and outright liars are notorious for endless wrong
> repetition.

That kids' game "Telephone" should have taught us all a lesson. And
these days, everybody's attention span is shorter than ever, so small
details are the first to disappear.

On Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:29:46 -0700 in rec.food.cooking, "Julie Bove"
> wrote,
>Pennyaline wrote:
>> Look back through your own posts. You've claimed to have done some
>> heavy cooking and baking in your time. I cannot for the life of me
>> see how.
>
>Heavy cooking? What does that mean?

Roast a 40 pound turkey, maybe?

On Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:38:24 -0700 in rec.food.cooking, "Julie Bove"
> wrote,
>Judy Haffner wrote:
>> merryb wrote:
>>
>>> Someone or you paid for a buffet and all
>>> you ate was melon? WTF??
>
>Nobody paid for anything. It was a casino buffet and it was free.

TINSTAAFL.

On Sun, 15 Jul 2012 22:16:27 -0800, (Judy Haffner)
wrote:

>
>Julie Bove wrote:
>
>>But the current information on the
>> Internet is to wash *and* remove the
>> rind.
>
>Do you do everything you read/hear on the internet, and believe it is
>always the gospel truth? Sometimes it pays to be less gullible.
>
>Common sense should be enough to know it is best to wash the fruit, or
>vegetables in question to be on the safe side, and if you do it
>properly, you don't HAVE to remove the rind. I wash most all fruits and
>veggies before cutting them. Today I made Orange Glazed Bars and I
>washed the outside of the oranges with liquid soap and warm water, as
>needed to use the peel, and I have no idea how that orange was grown, or
>handled before I bought it. I do the same with lemons before I cut them
>open to squeeze the juice out, also tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, etc.,
>even if I'm going to remove the peelings before cooking. I also never
>slice a banana with the same knife I cut it open with. I didn't learn
>this from the internet, it should just be common knowledge.
>
>I've never heard of a single case of any illness here caused by eating
>melon, so maybe the sources they are shipped from to Alaska are better
>inspected, and handled well?
>
>Judy

I think probably you just didn't pay attention to the news. The
listeria illness last summer was in headline national TV and written
news for weeks as more and more people were hospitalized and died.
Until they found the offending grower/shipper, the news of the illness
severely affected the melon industry. Next time around it may be
Alaska that receives one of the shipments of tainted meat, fruit or
vegetables. It's a luck of the draw.
Janet US

On Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:59:07 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"Janet" > wrote in message
...
>> In article >,
>> says...
>>>
>>> On Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:39:30 -0700, "Julie Bove"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>> > They're
>>> > having steak with garlic marinade, brown and wild rice mix and tossed
>>> > salads.
>>>
>>> Sounds good to me!
>>
>> How does she cut the steak without getting blood up her arms, all over
>> the counter, etc etc.
>
>Why would I have to cut it?
>

You mean your family can cut their own steak?
Try them with melons next.

Ross.

"Janet" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> says...
>>
>> On Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:39:30 -0700, "Julie Bove"
>> > wrote:
>>
>> > They're
>> > having steak with garlic marinade, brown and wild rice mix and tossed
>> > salads.


how do you get the salad off the ceiling after tossing it?

David Harmon wrote:
>
> On Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:29:46 -0700 in rec.food.cooking, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote,
> >Pennyaline wrote:
> >> Look back through your own posts. You've claimed to have done some
> >> heavy cooking and baking in your time. I cannot for the life of me
> >> see how.
> >
> >Heavy cooking? What does that mean?
>
> Roast a 40 pound turkey, maybe?

Now *that* would be one big turkey! ;-O

G.

Gary wrote:
>David Harmon wrote:
>> "Julie Bove" wrote,
>> >Pennyaline wrote:
>> >> Look back through your own posts. You've claimed to have done some
>> >> heavy cooking and baking in your time. I cannot for the life of me
>> >> see how.
>> >
>> >Heavy cooking? What does that mean?
>>
>> Roast a 40 pound turkey, maybe?
>
>Now *that* would be one big turkey! ;-O

And with humongous breasts... I could nurse those all week!

"MaryL" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Janet" wrote in message
> ...
>
> In article >, says...
>>
>> "Judy Haffner" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> >
>> > Julie Bove wrote:
>> >
>> >>But the current information on the
>> >> Internet is to wash *and* remove the
>> >> rind.
>> >
>> > Do you do everything you read/hear on the internet, and believe it is
>> > always the gospel truth? Sometimes it pays to be less gullible.
>> >
>> No but after seeing the same advice repeated countless times, I tend to
>> believe it.
>
> Gullible people and outright liars are notorious for endless wrong
> repetition.
>
> Janet
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Listeria really was a problem about a year ago. It apparently was traced
> to
> a single farm that was a major supplier. They shipped contaminated
> cantaloupe that had not been properly cleaned. Not only were a number of
> people sickened, but several people died after eating the fruit. Major
> changes were made for cantaloupe that were shipped this year.
>
> MaryL

The melons that I bought most recently had stickers on them saying they had
been hot washed.

"David Harmon" > wrote in message
m...
> On Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:29:46 -0700 in rec.food.cooking, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote,
>>Pennyaline wrote:
>>> Look back through your own posts. You've claimed to have done some
>>> heavy cooking and baking in your time. I cannot for the life of me
>>> see how.
>>
>>Heavy cooking? What does that mean?
>
> Roast a 40 pound turkey, maybe?

Nope. Never did that. Did a big ham once. Wasn't that heavy but it did
put my back out trying to heft it back out of the oven. Then I discovered
that my husband doesn't really *like* ham.

On 16/07/2012 5:59 PM, Julie Bove wrote:

>
> Nope. Never did that. Did a big ham once. Wasn't that heavy but it did
> put my back out trying to heft it back out of the oven. Then I discovered
> that my husband doesn't really *like* ham.
>
>


What???? Someone in your family doesn't like something???

On Saturday, July 14, 2012 3:54:14 PM UTC-6, sf wrote:
> On Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:47:28 -0800, (Judy Haffner)
> wrote:
>
> >
> > gloria p wrote:
> >
> > >Who doesn't like fruit for cripes sake? Is
> > > there ANYTHING you like?
> >
> > I should have read all the posts before I posted here, as I basically
> > asked her the same thing! I can't imagine anyone NOT liking fruit.
> >
> > Julie must eat beans 3 times a day, 7 days a week?! I bet she spends a
> > lot of money at the store on Bean-O?! (not sure how it's spelled?)
> >
> From what I've read here, the more beans you eat the less you need
> Bean-O.
>
>
> --
> Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

The more beans I eat...the more I need Bean-O and good running shoes as well.

"Julie Bove" wrote:
>
>The melons that I bought most recently had stickers on them saying they had
>been hot washed.

I don't care... I'm still going to suck your melon's stems.

On 7/16/2012 2:35 AM, Julie Bove wrote:

> I have to remove the rind because my family won't eat it with the rind on.
> Which is why I began looking for a less messy way to prep it.
>> >

I sort of get a visual image of your family eating the rind and saying
they don't like that part.

"Cheryl" > wrote in message
.com...
> On 7/16/2012 2:35 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> I have to remove the rind because my family won't eat it with the rind
>> on.
>> Which is why I began looking for a less messy way to prep it.
>>> >
>
> I sort of get a visual image of your family eating the rind and saying
> they don't like that part.

it must be awful to get a visual image of her family. my sympathies.

On 7/16/2012 5:59 PM, Julie Bove wrote:

> "David Harmon" > wrote in message
> m...

>> On Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:29:46 -0700 in rec.food.cooking, "Julie Bove"
>> > wrote,

>>> Pennyaline wrote:
>>>> Look back through your own posts. You've claimed to have done some
>>>> heavy cooking and baking in your time. I cannot for the life of me
>>>> see how.
>>>
>>> Heavy cooking? What does that mean?
>>
>> Roast a 40 pound turkey, maybe?
>
> Nope. Never did that. Did a big ham once. Wasn't that heavy but it did
> put my back out trying to heft it back out of the oven. Then I discovered
> that my husband doesn't really *like* ham.
>
>
Did he tell you that before you cooked it? Did he know you were cooking it?

On Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:58:31 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

> The melons that I bought most recently had stickers on them saying they had
> been hot washed.

Wow! I can't say I've ever seen anything like that.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in
:


http://laughingsquid.com/exploding-a...-rubber-bands/

"John Sorell" > wrote in message
...
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in
> :
>
>
> http://laughingsquid.com/exploding-a...-rubber-bands/


finally, a winner in this thread. Julie needs to work at that company.
They seem to provide plenty of free time for foolishness.

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.
>
> So far this week I have cut up 6 melons and I am sick of it. So sticky and
> messy. I used to not mind it when I could just whip out my over the sink
> cutting board and whisk the mess down the garbage disposal. Yep! I put the
> rinds, the seeds, everything down there. You're not supposed to. I know.
> And I can't do that here. Not only would my disposal or sink give me a nice
> expensive clog but our waste company is urging us not to put food down the
> sink as it creates pollution. We have to use a Biobag and put with our yard
> waste or if we have a compost pile, put it there.
>
> I think I know pretty much every method for prepping a melon, from balling,
> cutting or even doing the filleting method. Balling seems perhaps a tad
> less messy but more time consuming and you waste some melon. But it's still
> messy and I am getting sick of the sticky mess. And I can't usually afford
> to buy it cut up although once in a while I do find a good deal on it.
>
> So, in your opinion, what is the least messy method? I think watermelon is
> the easiest melon to deal with because you don't have to scoop out the
> seeds. But daughter is on South Beach diet and for some reason watermelon
> is not allowed. Or perhaps there is some other sort of melon that is not as
> messy? I have been buying cantaloupe and honeydew because I have gotten the
> best prices on those. But if there is some sort of less messy melon that I
> could get at say...Whole Foods or Central Market, I'm there! Thanks!
>
>
Well, you can't tackle a melon without going through the rind. I
am thinking, that being the case, that eating a half or a wedge
will entail less contact with the rind and will be less messy to boot.

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Jean B.

Julie Bove wrote:
> "ViLco" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>>>> Same thing I thougth when I first heard of this method, but it's
>>>> perfectly clean.
>>>> BTW you can also break them on a table
>>> That hardly sounds less messy and the rind would still need to be
>>> removed. And the seeds!
>> Do you really remove the rind and the seeds everytime? I understand why
>> you have these issues
>
> Of course! Who wants to pick around the seeds? And as I said, it is no
> longer advised to serve it with the rind on if it is a bumpy rind. I used
> to just cut in half, scoop out the seeds and serve. But my family doesn't
> like to eat it this way. They prefer it cut up and no rind.
>
>
What is the point of not serving in the rind, given that you still
need to cut through that rind to get to the interior? Put a cut
piece on a plate, eat the melon, don't lick the plate or the rind,
and wash your hands well afterwards, if you're concerned.

--
Jean B.