1. Really ripe, just-picked produce
After weeks of picking up cantaloupes in the grocery store, and being disappointed that they'd come off the vine so early the stem spots were still hard and no real aroma came off them, I was delighted to find a small, yellow-orange melon at my local farmers' market. I picked it up and the sweet smell leaped towards me. The sign by it read "Charlene." Never heard of that type before, but how can I resist a melon that self-advertises so vigorously?Charlene was delicious - delicate and a little flowery in flavor. And she told me a joke, too:
Did you hear about the family with the sad puppy? It was a Melon Collie.
(Really, don't blame me for that one. Terrible puns are Charlene's only natural defense system.)
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My husband and I went to the Nampa Farmers Mkt last Saturday. As we were strolling through I spotted a beautiful yellow looking melon named "Charlene" well we thought we would try..it was absolutely yummy..I learned of a new melon and will be anxious to go back to buy more of this great tasting melon.....
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