Q. I’ve always grown conventional cantaloupes in my vegetable garden, and they pretty much separate from their vine when they are ripe. This year I’m growing Charentais melons that I’m told don’t ...

Charentais melons have been proudly showing up in local supermarkets over the last few weeks. These petit melons have a diameter of about 4 1/2 inches. They have smooth greenish-tan rind with ...

It's quite possible that whoever first uttered the old proverb "good things come in small packages" had Charentais melons on the mind. This French heirloom varietal is petite -- usually about the size ...

Cantaloupe and prosciutto are a classic pairing. The sweet and juicy melon balances the saltiness of the dry-cured ham in a simple and refreshing, two-ingredient appetizer. It’s a popular antipasto in ...

Charentais melons have been proudly showing up in local supermarkets over the last few weeks. These petit melons have a diameter of about 4 1/2 inches. They have smooth greenish-tan rind with ...