Hooray, it's watermelon season. How were you taught to pick the best one? My mother is a thumper. Are you? To find a ripe one, she places her ear close to the rind, flicks it with her middle finger, ...

To see if a watermelon is ripe, tap the outside — ideally, it'll make a hollow sound. Leave the rind on for utensil-free snacking, or cut it off if for smoothies and fruit salads. To prevent the ...

Sliced watermelon in various shapes on cutting board - Emily M Alexander / Food Republic So you've selected what you hope will be the perfect, deliciously sweet watermelon from the store and took it ...