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It’s summer! Time to find out if a watermelon is ripe by thumping it and listening for the hollow sound of ripeness. Arizona and California are the largest producers of this centerpiece fruit of your family picnics.

Combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool. Starting with the watermelon cubes, push the…

By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   This delicious melon requires a long growing season; Arizona’s warm climate is perfect for thriving watermelon cultivation. In 1998, Arizona was ranked 5th in the United States for watermelon production, with much…

Combine watermelon and tomatoes in large bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and salt, tossing to coat. Let stand 15 minutes. Stir in onion, vinegar, and oil. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve chilled on lettuce leaves.

Time to find out if a watermelon is ripe by thumping it and listening for the hollow sound of ripeness. Arizona and California are the largest producers of Watermelon in the U.S. Make this and other fruits a centerpiece of…

It is summer and that means lots of barbecues, grills, and campouts. A popular food at all of these is the watermelon. When you next enjoy this juicy-sweet summertime treat, keep some of these interesting facts in mind. Watermelon is…

Its summer! Time to find out if a watermelon is ripe by thumping it and listening for the hollow sound of ripeness. Arizona and California are the largest producers of Watermelon in the U.S. Make this and other fruits a…

What are you going to do to celebrate National Watermelon Day? Try some of these tips for some family fun! (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If there is one fruit that is always associated with summer, it is the watermelon.  Who doesn’t…

Alternatives: Substitute 1/4 cup of lime juice and 1/4 cup of lemon juice for red wine vinegar. Add 1/4 cup basil. Cube mozzarella cheese as replacement for the Feta or Blue cheese. Use pine nuts for extra texture. Cut watermelon…

I’ve concluded that spinach is my favorite vibrant and healthy leafy green. I add it to my scrambled eggs to my breakfast menu every morning. As a result, it’s become a staple in my diet. Recently, a friend asked me…

After years of evening gym sessions after work, long runs under the desert sun, and hiking Arizona’s rugged trails, I’ve realized something that changed the game for my fitness: your workout doesn’t start when you hit the gym—it begins in…

Melons In Arizona, melons that USDA-NASS historically set annual estimates for are cantaloupes, honeydews, and watermelons. Of note, Arizona cantaloupe farmers plant and harvest for two seasons, spring and early fall. Approximately a dozen Arizona melon growers grow for the…

Since it gets so hot in Arizona, most people assume the array of summer fruits and vegetables we grow must be limiting. But it’s not! In fact, the amount of summer vegetables we grow is mind blowing. Go to any…