tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529423057860748643.post6144873648374913476..comments2024-03-05T09:13:51.982-06:00Comments on Speed Bump: Little Localvores: eggplant and musk melon, yes please.Speed Bumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12250093520022485479noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529423057860748643.post-14911366117632840932012-07-11T23:14:36.327-05:002012-07-11T23:14:36.327-05:00my grandparents always salted both musk mellon and...my grandparents always salted both musk mellon and watermellon I thought it was odd until I tasted it - have to admit it's pretty good and about the only thin I add salt to is fresh salsa/pico de galloPhotoGenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14336896600006609668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529423057860748643.post-45320176834956092842012-07-11T18:22:21.407-05:002012-07-11T18:22:21.407-05:00Sounds great, would love to try it. Thanks Stacy!Sounds great, would love to try it. Thanks Stacy!Speed Bumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250093520022485479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529423057860748643.post-36879094015592081382012-07-11T18:08:44.540-05:002012-07-11T18:08:44.540-05:00Paige, there is also a Mexican place on SW Blvd th...Paige, there is also a Mexican place on SW Blvd that has fresh mango, watermelon, cantaloupe (oops again, musk melon, LOL), pineapple, and jicima with salt, lime, and chili powder on it. I get mine w/o the chili powder b/c I'm a wimp with spices, but my colleague gets hers all dressed up! It makes a really nice fresh yummy snack in the afternoon!) call me at work and I'll find out the name of the place for you :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06016614127544262086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529423057860748643.post-51522708474272070092012-07-11T18:04:55.403-05:002012-07-11T18:04:55.403-05:00spaghetti sauce in the patty pan, that's what ...spaghetti sauce in the patty pan, that's what I didn't do! live and learn, huh? and yes, I grew up putting salt on both cantaloupes (oops, musk melons) and watermelon...<br />another great post Paige. I gotta catch up with you. I had to do a total rebuild on http://stacybraiuca.com AND lost a cool post on cleaning closets in the process, LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06016614127544262086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529423057860748643.post-79347230724724292832012-07-11T15:04:57.574-05:002012-07-11T15:04:57.574-05:00Glad you remember, too! And I think they even call...Glad you remember, too! And I think they even called them musk melons (I thought they were saying 'mush' melon, which seemed to fit).Speed Bumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250093520022485479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529423057860748643.post-25346883253772112772012-07-11T15:03:56.554-05:002012-07-11T15:03:56.554-05:00My favorite Indian place in KC does fresh mango wi...My favorite Indian place in KC does fresh mango with an amazing blend of spices that is so very good! They won't tell us what they use and I haven't been able to replicate it. I like the fruit/spice combo if done right.Speed Bumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250093520022485479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529423057860748643.post-8539375696624410562012-07-11T13:17:21.839-05:002012-07-11T13:17:21.839-05:00I remember them doing that, and always put fruit o...I remember them doing that, and always put fruit on top of their cottage cheese. I did not quite pick up either one of those.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02901302078080385824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529423057860748643.post-79682824829693036022012-07-11T10:36:27.618-05:002012-07-11T10:36:27.618-05:00You're not crazy. When I was growing up, we...You're not crazy. When I was growing up, we'd use a mix of salt and ground cayenne on fruit that were bland or too tart. Definitely a challenge to the palate.Nguyen-Sul Jayhawkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14563737859674453920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529423057860748643.post-33212368215175416642012-07-11T09:33:15.562-05:002012-07-11T09:33:15.562-05:00Julie - good to know I'm not crazy! Hope your ...Julie - good to know I'm not crazy! Hope your boys are liking the CSA!Speed Bumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250093520022485479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529423057860748643.post-62971454406335459402012-07-11T09:09:42.948-05:002012-07-11T09:09:42.948-05:00My mom salts her watermelon. I live for salty/swe...My mom salts her watermelon. I live for salty/sweet stuff, but even that crosses a line for me!Julie Christiansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607305566203094166noreply@blogger.com