This past week at La Domestique was devoted to the sweet, juicy melons of late summer and early fall. On a recent shopping trip at the grocery store I saw at least 6 varieties of melon. Here in Colorado, farmers are growing heirlooms and hybrids- it’s a great...
Right now I’m completely enthralled by the gorgeous red chili peppers from New Mexico. When I saw the mountain of peppers at the grocery store, I thought they would be perfect for melon week: heat plus sweet is a beautiful combination. An idea for Stuffed...
Words used to describe melons include perfumed, juicy, succulent, voluptuous, sweet, and honey flavored. A melon is one of the most sensual and tactile fruits. Smell the heady fragrance, touch the rough netted or smooth skin, taste the juicy flesh. Don’t let the...
Sometimes the simplest pleasure is the greatest luxury. A perfectly ripe, heavily perfumed melon with syrupy sweet nectar is something to appreciate. Have you ever tried the Charentais melon? It’s a cantaloupe from France with a reputation as the crème de la...
I’ve got creative ideas for using melons in late summer cooking: 1. The Italian Way According to The Silver Spoon (the self-proclaimed bible of authentic Italian cooking), prosciutto and melon is “truly the best-loved antipasto among Italians.” This...
