I love watermelons! I love the smell, the flavor, the texture, and even the rinds! They are hands down the most perfect summer fruit. Growing up in Shanghai, watermelon was a seasonal summer fruit, which meant we had it every single day in the summer. The watermelons couldn't fit in our mini-fridge (our apartment wasn't big enough for a standard size fridge) so we'd put them in a bucket filled with cold water. My dad would crack open the watermelon with an industrial sized chopping knife. The slices were half moon portions and we would eat them outside our apartment stoop. With every bite, the juices would drip down the sides of our mouths and splatter onto the ground. It was messy but so delicious! Back then, most of the homes in Shanghai did not have air conditioning, so everyone went outside after dinner, eating watermelons to quench thirst and cool down. The apartment style homes crowded next to each other, like heavily stacked dominoes so the atmosphere was loud and lively. We'd talk to our neighbors, try to create a breeze with our straw fans and enjoy the fragrant aroma and taste of the watermelons. Those were my summer nights.
My top three ways to eat a watermelon:
1. Watermelon bowl: cut the watermelon in half, use spoon as scooper. This prevents the juice from spilling out, as it is trapped inside the self-contained bowl.
2. Slushie: mix equal parts of watermelon and ice, blend, let concoction sit in the freezer for half an hour and enjoy!
3. Watermelon and Prosciutto Salad: wrap the prosciutto around the watermelon, serve on a bed of greens topped with sliced almonds, and fresh cucumber slices.
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