Rich and juicy, melons are powerhouses of both flavor and nutrition. They're part of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which also includes pumpkins and squash, and those that are sweet belong to a ...

Watermelon is a must at every summer soiree, and if you’ve tasted it before, it should be no mystery why. To pick a ripe one at the grocery store or farmers market, look for a watermelon that’s deep ...

You’ve just found a new variety of melon at your farmers’ market — not the usual watermelon or cantaloupe but a lovely yellow melon with rippled rind. Or there’s one that’s small, oval and green one ...

While you're munching on your favorite type this summer, you’ll be glad to know that the benefits of melons don't stop at hydration. If there is one thing to know about the benefits of melons, it’s ...

Hot take: It isn’t officially summer until you’ve eaten a juicy wedge of watermelon. Or a piece of prosciutto-wrapped cantaloupe. Or Tajín-dusted honeydew. Sure, you and these three popular melons go ...