dcarch, your watermelon grid w/ purslane looks gorgeous! I'm curious how you prepared that watermelon -- and wondering whether you ate it or just made it to look pretty. :) Looks like it was torched or broiled to give it some caramelization.

That watermelon is the most creative presentation I've seen in a long time. I don't want to eat it - I just want to look at it! :-)

Oh, yum! Thank you! I told my family that melon rinds could be used for cooking: they are eager to taste!

Posted by party_music50 âÂÂdcarch, your watermelon grid w/ purslane looks gorgeous! I'm curious how you prepared that watermelon -- and wondering whether you ate it or just made it to look pretty. :) Looks like it was torched or broiled to give it some caramelization.âÂÂ

Thanks Party Music. The watermelon rind can be cooked in a number of ways, roast, grill, stir fry, etc. In this case, it was sautéed on a cast iron skillet. Yes, it does look pretty, very dramatic on a plate, but I enjoy it because it is delicious.

Posted by teresa_mn âÂÂThat watermelon is the most creative presentation I've seen in a long time. I don't want to eat it - I just want to look at it! :-) âÂÂ

Thanks Teresa. I have to keep eating it because I bought 3 large watermelons when they were on sale last week at $3.99 each.

Posted by linnea56 âÂÂOh, yum! Thank you! I told my family that melon rinds could be used for cooking: they are eager to taste!âÂÂ

Thanks Linnea. I think you can find many recipes on the Internet for cooking with watermelon rind.

dcarch

As always, I am surprised and amazed at your artistry. All the elements come together in a way I never would have thought of, yet seems just right.

Jim

Thanks Jim. You have been an inspiration with your vast knowledge of the vegetable world.

dcarch