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Cooking & Baking

Backseat Driver

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11. Question: Is a cantalope the same as an Indiana Melon?

Reply to Mr.Bill (Original post)

Mon Aug 15, 2022, 02:07 PM

Aug 2022

I have problems determining post-purchase which day brings the sweet flavor peak without mushiness of the outer rind. Refrigerate before slicing/cubing? Love them in large cubes with small curd cottage cheese and a pink of salt or with biscotti/bakery for breakfast.

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Cantaloupe. [View all] Mr.Bill Aug 2022 OP

Not great, in southern MD, but haven't tried many. elleng Aug 2022 #1

Very good this year in southern Az, when I manage to buy a ripe one 😬 MLAA Aug 2022 #2

I share your sentiment! SheltieLover Aug 2022 #3

Pretty much. Mr.Bill Aug 2022 #4

The same here in SE PA. Every one superb! enough Aug 2022 #5

We had one last week from the grocery store and Emile Aug 2022 #6

I don't know lillypaddle Aug 2022 #7

I'm in coastal Alabama. trof Aug 2022 #8

I don't know, but I think at this time of the year Mr.Bill Aug 2022 #9

After we ate the three small ones we were able to grow... hippywife Aug 2022 #10

Question: Is a cantalope the same as an Indiana Melon? Backseat Driver Aug 2022 #11

I had never heard of an Indiana Melon. Mr.Bill Aug 2022 #12

I am fortunate to live near world famous Hand Mellon Farm. amerikat Sep 2022 #13