My mother-in-law brought us most of a seeded watermelon. Yum! It is so
good. It has a complex, sweet, fruity, old-fashioned watermelon taste
and scent. Seedless watermelons are often sweet, but don't have as
complex a flavor.

Tara

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/201...e-did-all-the-
watermelon-seeds-go

Who can blame us when Mark Twain's Pudd'nHead Wilson said it so
eloquently:

"It is the chief of this world's luxuries, king by the grace of God
over all the fruits of the earth. When one has tasted it, he knows what
the angels eat. It was not a Southern watermelon that Eve took; we know
it because she repented."

Tara

On 6/28/2013 7:01 PM, Tara wrote:
> http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/201...e-did-all-the-
> watermelon-seeds-go
>
> Who can blame us when Mark Twain's Pudd'nHead Wilson said it so
> eloquently:
>
> "It is the chief of this world's luxuries, king by the grace of God
> over all the fruits of the earth. When one has tasted it, he knows what
> the angels eat. It was not a Southern watermelon that Eve took; we know
> it because she repented."
>

Sorry, IMHO, seeded or seedless water melon is one great bore in terms
of taste and I don't willingly eat it.

--
Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

Extraneous "not." in Reply To.

On 6/28/2013 8:08 PM, James Silverton wrote:
> On 6/28/2013 7:01 PM, Tara wrote:
>> http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/201...e-did-all-the-
>> watermelon-seeds-go
>>
>> Who can blame us when Mark Twain's Pudd'nHead Wilson said it so
>> eloquently:
>>
>> "It is the chief of this world's luxuries, king by the grace of God
>> over all the fruits of the earth. When one has tasted it, he knows what
>> the angels eat. It was not a Southern watermelon that Eve took; we know
>> it because she repented."
>>
>
> Sorry, IMHO, seeded or seedless water melon is one great bore in terms
> of taste and I don't willingly eat it.
>

Well I guess the recipe for watermelon juice limeade won't be anything
you wish to see then...

"casa bona" > wrote in message
...
> On 6/28/2013 8:08 PM, James Silverton wrote:
>> On 6/28/2013 7:01 PM, Tara wrote:
>>> http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/201...e-did-all-the-
>>> watermelon-seeds-go
>>>
>>> Who can blame us when Mark Twain's Pudd'nHead Wilson said it so
>>> eloquently:
>>>
>>> "It is the chief of this world's luxuries, king by the grace of God
>>> over all the fruits of the earth. When one has tasted it, he knows what
>>> the angels eat. It was not a Southern watermelon that Eve took; we know
>>> it because she repented."
>>>
>>
>> Sorry, IMHO, seeded or seedless water melon is one great bore in terms
>> of taste and I don't willingly eat it.
>>
>
> Well I guess the recipe for watermelon juice limeade won't be anything you
> wish to see then...


but I do. please post.

On 6/28/2013 8:40 PM, Pico Rico wrote:
> "casa bona" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 6/28/2013 8:08 PM, James Silverton wrote:
>>> On 6/28/2013 7:01 PM, Tara wrote:
>>>> http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/201...e-did-all-the-
>>>> watermelon-seeds-go
>>>>
>>>> Who can blame us when Mark Twain's Pudd'nHead Wilson said it so
>>>> eloquently:
>>>>
>>>> "It is the chief of this world's luxuries, king by the grace of God
>>>> over all the fruits of the earth. When one has tasted it, he knows what
>>>> the angels eat. It was not a Southern watermelon that Eve took; we know
>>>> it because she repented."
>>>>
>>>
>>> Sorry, IMHO, seeded or seedless water melon is one great bore in terms
>>> of taste and I don't willingly eat it.
>>>
>>
>> Well I guess the recipe for watermelon juice limeade won't be anything you
>> wish to see then...
>
>
> but I do. please post.
>
>
Well all right then:

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2...nk-recipe.html


Ingredients

Flesh of a 5-pound watermelon, cubed, seeds removed
1/4 cup lime juice, from 3 to 4 limes
2 tablespoons agave nectar

Procedures

1

In two batches, pulse the watermelon cubes in a blender just until
it looks like a chunky sauce, about 10 to 12 short pulses. Transfer pulp
to a colander lined with cheesecloth set over a large pot, stirring
occasionally until most of the liquid has dripped through. Transfer 3
1/2 cups of liquid to a large pitcher and reserve remainder for another use.

2

Add lime juice and agave nectar to pitcher and stir to combine.
Refrigerate until completely cool. Serve in ice-filled glasses,
garnished with lime zest or rings if desired.


I promise you if you like a cool summer drink over ice, this one is
fantastic.

I use a fine steel mesh colander and one liner of cheesecloth.

Removing the seeds is a chore, but a seeded watermelon seems to be sweeter.

Watermelon is pretty nutritious, but I hate the seeds. I'll pay more for the seedless, if need be.

Used to go to a resto which included a wedge of the stuff with every lunch - nice ending, I thought.

On 6/29/2013 8:49 AM, Kalmia wrote:
> Watermelon is pretty nutritious, but I hate the seeds. I'll pay more for the seedless, if need be.
>
> Used to go to a resto which included a wedge of the stuff with every lunch - nice ending, I thought.
>
They're getting closer on the seedless to finding the same sugar balance
as seeded, but it's still a bit lower sweetness to my taste anyway.

On Sat, 29 Jun 2013 07:49:56 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> wrote:

>Watermelon is pretty nutritious, but I hate the seeds. I'll pay more for the seedless, if need be.

In my neck of the woods the seedless are cheaper- though somewhat
smaller. Still more than 2 of us can eat. [daughter and I love it-
son, not so much]

And for all those folks who say seedless doesn't taste as good- That
hasn't been my experience. Once they are really *'in season*,
picked properly, the seedless are just as sweet as any seeded one I've
found.

Jim

On 6/29/2013 9:19 AM, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
> On Sat, 29 Jun 2013 07:49:56 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> > wrote:
>
>> Watermelon is pretty nutritious, but I hate the seeds. I'll pay more for the seedless, if need be.
>
> In my neck of the woods the seedless are cheaper- though somewhat
> smaller. Still more than 2 of us can eat. [daughter and I love it-
> son, not so much]
>
> And for all those folks who say seedless doesn't taste as good- That
> hasn't been my experience. Once they are really *'in season*,
> picked properly, the seedless are just as sweet as any seeded one I've
> found.
>
> Jim
>
A fair point, the early ones (my-June) are pretty tasteless, they get
better by mid July.

On Sat, 29 Jun 2013 11:19:58 -0400, Jim Elbrecht >
wrote:



>
>And for all those folks who say seedless doesn't taste as good- That
>hasn't been my experience. Once they are really *'in season*,
>picked properly, the seedless are just as sweet as any seeded one I've
>found.
>
>Jim

I've not found one yet. I don't know if they are priced too soon or
what, but the seeded long ones are far better, IMO.

On 29/06/2013 10:49 AM, Kalmia wrote:
> Watermelon is pretty nutritious, but I hate the seeds. I'll pay more
> for the seedless, if need be.
>


I never liked the seeds either, but the inner part of the melon, the
part where all the seeds are, was always the tastiest part of the melon.

> Used to go to a resto which included a wedge of the stuff with every
> lunch - nice ending, I thought.


It is light and refreshing.

If you like watermelon but not the seeds might consider making
watermelon sherbet. Mash some melon, strain out the seeds, add simple
syrup and freeze. Watermelon is IMO the best sherbet flavour. I guess
most others may not have realized it because I have not seen it for sale
in more than 30 years.

On Sat, 29 Jun 2013 11:36:16 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On Sat, 29 Jun 2013 11:19:58 -0400, Jim Elbrecht >
>wrote:
>
>
>
>>
>>And for all those folks who say seedless doesn't taste as good- That
>>hasn't been my experience. Once they are really *'in season*,
>>picked properly, the seedless are just as sweet as any seeded one I've
>>found.
>>
>>Jim
>
>I've not found one yet. I don't know if they are priced too soon or
>what, but the seeded long ones are far better, IMO.

That, of course, should read "picked" too soon. Does not matter when
they price them.

On 6/29/2013 10:49 AM, Kalmia wrote:
> Watermelon is pretty nutritious, but I hate the seeds. I'll pay more for the seedless, if need be.
>
Dried watermelon seeds (probably brined, they were salty) were a real
treat when I lived in Thailand. I'd buy them from a street vendor. The
only ones I was able to find in the US (we're talking many years ago)
hadn't been rinsed and they weren't salted. They tasted sweet. Not
what I was looking for.

I'm probably one of the few people who dislikes the taste of watermelon.

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 6/29/2013 10:49 AM, Kalmia wrote:
>> Watermelon is pretty nutritious, but I hate the seeds. I'll pay more for
>> the seedless, if need be.
>>
> Dried watermelon seeds (probably brined, they were salty) were a real
> treat when I lived in Thailand. I'd buy them from a street vendor. The
> only ones I was able to find in the US (we're talking many years ago)
> hadn't been rinsed and they weren't salted. They tasted sweet. Not what
> I was looking for.
>
> I'm probably one of the few people who dislikes the taste of watermelon.

I'm not keen either.
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On Sat, 29 Jun 2013 20:19:27 +0100, "Ophelia"
> wrote:

>
>
>"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
>> On 6/29/2013 10:49 AM, Kalmia wrote:
>>> Watermelon is pretty nutritious, but I hate the seeds. I'll pay more for
>>> the seedless, if need be.
>>>
>> Dried watermelon seeds (probably brined, they were salty) were a real
>> treat when I lived in Thailand. I'd buy them from a street vendor. The
>> only ones I was able to find in the US (we're talking many years ago)
>> hadn't been rinsed and they weren't salted. They tasted sweet. Not what
>> I was looking for.
>>
>> I'm probably one of the few people who dislikes the taste of watermelon.
>
>I'm not keen either.

Yeah, watermelons are kind of huge... I much prefer honeydews.

"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 29 Jun 2013 20:19:27 +0100, "Ophelia"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
>>> On 6/29/2013 10:49 AM, Kalmia wrote:
>>>> Watermelon is pretty nutritious, but I hate the seeds. I'll pay more
>>>> for
>>>> the seedless, if need be.
>>>>
>>> Dried watermelon seeds (probably brined, they were salty) were a real
>>> treat when I lived in Thailand. I'd buy them from a street vendor. The
>>> only ones I was able to find in the US (we're talking many years ago)
>>> hadn't been rinsed and they weren't salted. They tasted sweet. Not
>>> what
>>> I was looking for.
>>>
>>> I'm probably one of the few people who dislikes the taste of watermelon.
>>
>>I'm not keen either.
>
> Yeah, watermelons are kind of huge... I much prefer honeydews.

We have a very small one on sale here (don't know what kind it is) and it is
lovely and sweet!

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On Sun, 30 Jun 2013 12:35:26 +0100, "Ophelia"
> wrote:

>
>
>"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Sat, 29 Jun 2013 20:19:27 +0100, "Ophelia"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
>>>> On 6/29/2013 10:49 AM, Kalmia wrote:
>>>>> Watermelon is pretty nutritious, but I hate the seeds. I'll pay more
>>>>> for
>>>>> the seedless, if need be.
>>>>>
>>>> Dried watermelon seeds (probably brined, they were salty) were a real
>>>> treat when I lived in Thailand. I'd buy them from a street vendor. The
>>>> only ones I was able to find in the US (we're talking many years ago)
>>>> hadn't been rinsed and they weren't salted. They tasted sweet. Not
>>>> what
>>>> I was looking for.
>>>>
>>>> I'm probably one of the few people who dislikes the taste of watermelon.
>>>
>>>I'm not keen either.
>>
>> Yeah, watermelons are kind of huge... I much prefer honeydews.
>
>We have a very small one on sale here (don't know what kind it is) and it is
>lovely and sweet!

Those mammoth watermelons sag... honeydews are sweet n' perky.