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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
A rare fruit, Tendral melons are typically available in late spring.
Current Facts
The Tendral melon, AKA Spanish melon and Verde da Inverno is a winter melon and a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, a very broad family of traveling vines, including cucumbers and squashes. If it is harvested before becoming fully mature, it improves its storing capabilities, attributing to a high commercial value.
Description/Taste
The Tendral melon is unique in its shape, similar to the Casaba melon, thus once identified, easily recognized. Its hard green rind has a roughly-oval shape that comes to a point at its stem end. Inside is an ivory-colored, tender pulp with a trio of seed cavities in its central core. When fully ripe, it is both succulent and sweet with a subtle fragrance. Unlike most other melons, when ripe, its shell stays green and the blossom end remains firm.
Applications
The Tendral melon pairs well with salty and spicy flavors, and is often used in savory dishes. Make fresh fruit chutneys or relishes to serve with grilled meat or poultry. Use in Asian or Latin preparationsl; pair with lime, onion, cilantro, mint or cucumber.
Geography/History
Tendral melons are popular European melon variety. They are grown throughout Italy, France and Spain.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Tendral Melon. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Eliza Domestica |
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Citrus-mint Melon Salad Recipe |
