Cantaloupe Slices

Cantaloupe slices are a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy the fruit! Here is a general guide on how to get them, usually after cutting the melon in half and removing the seeds (similar to the honeydew process): **Method for Slices (after halving and seeding):** 1. **Stabilize:** Place one of the seeded cantaloupe halves **cut-side down** on your cutting board. 2. **Slice:** Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the half lengthwise (or crosswise, depending on your preference for slice width) into thin, even slices. The rind will still be attached at this stage. 3. **Remove Rind:** Take one slice at a time. Hold the slice with the rind facing down on the board (or gently in your hand, keeping fingers clear of the blade). Carefully slice the flesh away from the rind, following the curve of the melon. This process leaves you with perfectly shaped cantaloupe slices ready to eat or arrange on a platter! *** ### Quick Cantaloupe Facts: * **Nutrition Powerhouse:** Cantaloupe is an excellent source of **Vitamin A** (as beta-carotene) and **Vitamin C**. * **Hydrating:** Like most melons, it has a very high water content, making it great for hydration. * **Picking Ripe:** A ripe cantaloupe should feel heavy for its size and have a sweet, pleasant smell at the stem end, which should give slightly when pressed.