How to keep your melon fresh for days

It all comes down to storage  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in browser]( | [Manage preferences](newsletter=epi) [Epicurious]( [A variety of whole and cut melons on a counter. ]( [How to Store Watermelon, Cantaloupe, and Honeydew]( To avoid a mushy, mealy fate, you need to store melon properly. We consulted several experts, including an award-winning cookbook author and the folks at an organic produce farm, to find out the best method. [READ MORE]( [Watermelon Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese and Corn Nuts in a serving platter with a serving spoon.]( [Ensalada de Sandía y Tomate]( Watermelon plus tomato is one of summer’s favorite duos. In this salad, an ingenious topping of corn nuts steals the show, adding salt and crunch that accentuates the fruits’ sweetness. [GET THE RECIPE](     THIS JUST IN [Join the Club]( With Bon Appétit’s new cooking subscription box, you’ll get our test kitchen’s go-to ingredients and fresh recipes to put them to good use. [JOIN NOW](   THE BIG GUIDE [Picking the Right Melon for Every Recipe]( Chef Adrienne Cheatham breaks down everything there is to know about getting the most out of melons. [WATCH THIS](   WHAT TO BUY Storage Solutions Like the best way to keep those herbs from wilting. [A Crate + Barrel Herb Keeper with parsley and dill.]( [This $20 Dollar Container Is the Best Way to Store Herbs]( [READ MORE]( [A Malmo hanging kitchen basket filled with plantain chips, chocolate covered pretzels, and granola bars.]( [You Say Fruit Basket, I Say Snack Basket]( [READ MORE]( [Photo of sustainable food storage products in a refrigerator.]( [We Asked a Fridge Restock TikToker for Organization Tips]( [READ MORE]( [Five Oxo Pop Containers with pecans, rice, faro, walnuts, and beans—tested as part of the best pantry storage containers.]( [The Best Pantry Storage Containers for Flour, Sugar, and Beyond]( [READ MORE](   TRENDING RECIPES Melon Madness Make the absolute most of your melon haul with one of these extra refreshing recipes. [Watermelon, arugula, and pine nut salad on a white plate.]( Watermelon, Arugula, and Pine Nut Salad [COOK NOW]( [A cantaloupe and cucumber salad on a white platter.]( Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad [COOK NOW]( [Melon parfait with melon jellies, sliced melon, and cream.]( Melon Parfait [COOK NOW]( This e-mail was sent to you by epicurious. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, epicurious@newsletters.epicurious.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.