Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The heat of summer can be brutal, but there's always the refreshing balm of hot weather treats. Cooling off means ice cream, ...

Though fresh, juicy watermelon is one of my greatest summertime pleasures, until recently, I didn't eat it as often as I'd like because it's such a pain to cut. The mess and hassle just weren't worth ...

Hooray, it's watermelon season. How were you taught to pick the best one? My mother is a thumper. Are you? To find a ripe one, she places her ear close to the rind, flicks it with her middle finger, ...

When making a watermelon tower, aim for two or three tiers. Start by cutting a large watermelon into three equal cross-sections -- these cuts determine your tower's height. Fingers crossed the ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Watermelon slices and outdoor barbecues go together like peanut butter and jelly, with the juicy, sweet fruit perfectly contrasting warm, ...