The heat of summer can be brutal, but there's always the refreshing balm of hot weather treats. Cooling off means ice cream, frozen cocktails, and perhaps the most ubiquitous summertime ...

Learn how to cut a whole watermelon into cubes, spears, and slices for snacking and to use in all of your favorite recipes.

Watermelon is the quintessential summer fruit. You can sip it in juice form to cool off, take happy hour to the next level with a watermelon margarita, serve it as a refreshing salsa at your next ...

It's tempting to purchase watermelon already peeled and cubed, but we'd urge you not to. Not only is precubed watermelon more expensive, but it's also prone to having a mealy, mushy texture. (Once cut ...

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 ...

There is no wrong way to cut and eat a watermelon, but certain techniques can ensure you get the perfect wedge, chunk or ball, depending on your preference. But first things, first: Yes, you need to ...

We've all been there. You bring home a big, juicy watermelon and start slicing only to realize your knife is stuck half way in — and it doesn't want to come out. You push and pull and push and pull — ...

A few weeks ago, I came home with probably the biggest watermelon I’ve ever purchased. I got to the farmers market later than usual, so the smaller melons were gone, and from there I lugged away the ...

Watermelons are huge, and not the easiest fruit to cut. Use this bowl method to cut and store evenly sized cubes in minutes. It might take some practice to get it down, but it's one of the fastest ...

Use this watermelon cutting hack for quick and easy cubes!

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether it's served in wedges alongside a barbecue spread or cut into cubes and mixed into a fruit salad, watermelon is one of the ...

This browser does not support the video element. This browser does not support the video element. While many people can get watermelons year round, they’re at their best in mid-summer, when the ...