Thread: Choosing A Cantaloupe

On Jun 24, 10:01*pm, Selma Roth
<Selma.Roth.a2dde48.411...@foodbanter.com> wrote:
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> It’s important to buy a fully ripe cantaloupe if possible
>
>
> Selma Roth
>
>
Oh Selma, Selma, Selma. What would we do without your astounding
knowledge on how to buy a cantaloupe? I'm filing this information
along side the house insurance policy and other important papers.
Can't be too careful, ya' know, lest this get away from me.

Twit.

On Mon, 25 Jun 2012 03:01:46 +0000, Selma Roth
<[email protected]> wrote:

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>It’s important to buy a fully ripe cantaloupe if possible, because once
>they have been picked they won’t get any sweeter. They should be round
>and pale yellow, and feel heavy for their size. If they have any green
>color they are not ripe. There shouldn’t be any stem, but there will be
>a scar where it was attached to the plant. If the melon was picked when
>it was mature, the stem end will be smooth with no roughness around the
>scar. Press your thumb lightly on the blossom end; it should make a
>slight indentation. Overall softness or large bruises will affect the
>quality of the fruit. When all this checks out, the final step is to
>smell it on the blossom end. It should have a sweet smell, like you
>would want it to taste.

Produce Porn! LOL

Selma Roth wrote:
>
> It’s important to buy a fully ripe cantaloupe if possible, because once
> they have been picked they won’t get any sweeter. They should be round
> and pale yellow, and feel heavy for their size. If they have any green
> color they are not ripe. There shouldn’t be any stem, but there will be
> a scar where it was attached to the plant. If the melon was picked when
> it was mature, the stem end will be smooth with no roughness around the
> scar. Press your thumb lightly on the blossom end; it should make a
> slight indentation. Overall softness or large bruises will affect the
> quality of the fruit. When all this checks out, the final step is to
> smell it on the blossom end. It should have a sweet smell, like you
> would want it to taste.

You didn't mention it's important not to eat it
all in one bite, otherwise you might choke on it.
Whaddya tryin' to do, kill somebody?

[email protected] wrote:
> On Jun 24, 10:01 pm, Selma Roth
> <Selma.Roth.a2dde48.411...@foodbanter.com> wrote:
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>> It’s important to buy a fully ripe cantaloupe if possible

Noting the clip of the useful information that followed.

>>
>>
>> Selma Roth
>>
>>
> Oh Selma, Selma, Selma. What would we do without your astounding
> knowledge on how to buy a cantaloupe? I'm filing this information
> along side the house insurance policy and other important papers.
> Can't be too careful, ya' know, lest this get away from me.
>
> Twit.

It's a hell of a lot more on topic and informative than the daily prolific
off-topic garbage spews, spam reposts, troll replies, and gratuitous sniping
we get from Somebother, Tommy Joe, Andy, Middiot, and Motofool. Even if she
was just posting as a class assignment, at least she said something topical,
correct and useful, responded to no spammers or trolls, didn't obsessively
stalk any objects of her hatred, and asked no stupid questions. I'd gladly
trade in all five of the above named stooges for one Selma.

Just sayin'.

MartyB

On Jun 27, 4:41*pm, "Nunya Bidnits" <nunyabidn...@eternal-
september.invalid> wrote:
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> itsjoannotjo...@webtv.net wrote:
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> > On Jun 24, 10:01 pm, Selma Roth
> > Selma.Roth.a2dde48.411...@foodbanter.com> wrote:
>
> >> It’s important to buy a fully ripe cantaloupe if possible
>
> Noting the clip of the useful information that followed.
>
>
Are you having a hard time choosing a ripe cantaloupe?? I see you
seem to be a bit miffed that I snipped Selma's 'helpful information'
when I replied to her several days ago. Maybe you need to copy her
'useful' information and send it to yourself in an e-mail. Print it
and then tape it to the 'fridge at your house.
>
>
>
>
> It's a hell of a lot more on topic and informative than the daily prolific
> off-topic garbage spews, spam reposts, troll replies, and gratuitous sniping
> we get from Somebother, Tommy Joe, Andy, Middiot, and Motofool. Even if she
> was just posting as a class assignment, at least she said something topical,
> correct and useful, responded to no spammers or trolls, didn't obsessively
> stalk any objects of her hatred, and asked no stupid questions. I'd gladly
> trade in all five of the above named stooges for one Selma.
>
> Just sayin'.
>
> MartyB
>
>
Bad day?

[email protected] wrote:
> On Jun 27, 4:41 pm, "Nunya Bidnits" <nunyabidn...@eternal-
> september.invalid> wrote:
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>> itsjoannotjo...@webtv.net wrote:
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>>> On Jun 24, 10:01 pm, Selma Roth
>>> Selma.Roth.a2dde48.411...@foodbanter.com> wrote:
>>
>>>> It’s important to buy a fully ripe cantaloupe if possible
>>
>> Noting the clip of the useful information that followed.
>>
>>
> Are you having a hard time choosing a ripe cantaloupe?? I see you
> seem to be a bit miffed that I snipped Selma's 'helpful information'
> when I replied to her several days ago. Maybe you need to copy her
> 'useful' information and send it to yourself in an e-mail. Print it
> and then tape it to the 'fridge at your house.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> It's a hell of a lot more on topic and informative than the daily
>> prolific off-topic garbage spews, spam reposts, troll replies, and
>> gratuitous sniping we get from Somebother, Tommy Joe, Andy, Middiot,
>> and Motofool. Even if she was just posting as a class assignment, at
>> least she said something topical, correct and useful, responded to
>> no spammers or trolls, didn't obsessively stalk any objects of her
>> hatred, and asked no stupid questions. I'd gladly trade in all five
>> of the above named stooges for one Selma.
>>
>> Just sayin'.
>>
>> MartyB
>>
>>
> Bad day?

No, I just didn't think the clip and rip of Selma's post was warranted,
relatively speaking.

On Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:41:13 -0500, "Nunya Bidnits"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>[email protected] wrote:
>> On Jun 24, 10:01 pm, Selma Roth
>> <Selma.Roth.a2dde48.411...@foodbanter.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> It’s important to buy a fully ripe cantaloupe if possible
>
>Noting the clip of the useful information that followed.
>
>>>
>>>
>>> Selma Roth
>>>
>>>
>> Oh Selma, Selma, Selma. What would we do without your astounding
>> knowledge on how to buy a cantaloupe? I'm filing this information
>> along side the house insurance policy and other important papers.
>> Can't be too careful, ya' know, lest this get away from me.
>>
>> Twit.
>
>It's a hell of a lot more on topic and informative than the daily prolific
>off-topic garbage spews, spam reposts, troll replies, and gratuitous sniping
>we get from Somebother, Tommy Joe, Andy, Middiot, and Motofool. Even if she
>was just posting as a class assignment, at least she said something topical,
>correct and useful, responded to no spammers or trolls, didn't obsessively
>stalk any objects of her hatred, and asked no stupid questions. I'd gladly
>trade in all five of the above named stooges for one Selma.

And Selma has a loverly pair of cantaloupes...

Cantaloupe Sorbet Bon Appétit

(Sorbetto al Melone)

Yield: Serves 6

2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3 cups 1-inch pieces peeled seeded cantaloupe (about 1/2 cantaloupe)

Combine sugar and water in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat
until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Transfer to 11x7x2-inch glass
dish and chill until cold, about 2 hours.

Puree cantaloupe in blender until smooth. Add to sugar syrup in dish
and stir until well blended. Freeze until almost firm, stirring
occasionally, at least 3 hours or overnight.

Transfer cantaloupe mixture to large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat
until fluffy. Return to freezer and freeze until firm (do not stir),
at least 3 hours or overnight. (Sorbet can be prepared 3 days ahead.)
Cover and keep frozen.
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