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Get Fresh! Tips from The Produce Maven…

The Sweet Origins of Honeydew:

A Guide to Selecting the Perfect Melon

Irving Swedko and his wife, Beverly, if the honeydew is firm, not yielding to pressure, leave it taste. There are no steadfast rules.
are members of Broken Sound Club. on the kitchen counter for up to two weeks. Following these guidelines should lead to a honeydew
He hails from Ottawa, the capital of If the skin develops a few spots don’t panic. Refrigerate that’s sweet and juicy. However, there’s always the
Canada, where he spent more than to cool, then serve. There are so many variables in the possibility of encountering stubborn ones when none of
50 years in the produce business that growing environment—too dry, too much rain, too cool, the above applies. In such cases, Nature can fool even the
included taking a small fruit and too hot—any of these can influence ripening time and “experts.”
vegetable retail store and expanding
it across the city and into other areas
and importing, bringing trucks of fresh produce from across Second Helpings: A Favorite Recipe
to include wholesale, food service

the U.S. directly into Ottawa. His experience made him an
perfect melon to the best way to store fruits and veggies. After from the Past Pages Of Boca Club
expert on all things produce-related, from how to select the
retiring, Irving and his wife Beverly became snowbirds and
is the proud father of three daughters and looks forward to News…Go Creative with Crepes!
have been enjoying life at Broken Sound for 20 seasons. He

family time with his seven grandchildren.
Honeydew, the sweet and succulent melon, has long been It isn’t every day that you discover a recipe that invites
the subject of a historical debate, with conflicting claims your own creative touch to make it a surprisingly different
about its origin. From Central America to the Middle East, breakfast or brunch...or a delightfully elegant dessert! You
Asia and West Africa, various regions have been credited decide based on the filling.
with the cultivation of this delectable fruit. In 1683 Spanish Yield: 1 dozen small-sized Crepes
missionaries enamored by the fruit, reportedly began growing Ingredients:
honeydew in the imperial and Joaquin valleys of California. - 1 cup flour
Honeydew crops in the United States are bountiful from - 1 ½ cups milk
June to December. Unfortunately, they have 470 more - 2 eggs
calories than cantaloupe, which is in the same family but - 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
has only 270 calories. - ¼ teaspoon salt
As the seasons change, honeydew enthusiasts may Directions:
encounter fruit from Chile. However, connoisseurs argue 1. Combine flour, milk, eggs and oil.
that Chilean honeydews are not on a par with the ones 2. Add salt.
hailing from California, known for their unparalleled 3. Heat a lightly greased 6-inch skillet; remove from heat.
sweetness and juiciness. 4. Spoon in 2 Tablespoons of batter; lift and tilt skillet to 7. Repeat with remaining batter.
When selecting the perfect honeydew, look for a smooth- spread evenly. 8. Fill crepes with desired fillings, either sweet or savory.
skinned melon without prominent ridges and that feels 5. Return to heat; brown on one side only. Suggestions: flavored jam, fresh fruits, cream cheese, eggs
heavy for its size–the weightier the better. If the fruit yields 6. To remove, invert pan over paper toweling. and/or ham. You can even mix and match!
to thumb pressure it’s a good sign it is ripe or ripening. But
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