Sunburst cantaloupe

Here’s one of my favorite finds this summer at the local farmers’ market: Hawaii-grown Sunburst cantaloupe. It’s a little bit larger than a softball, about two-thirds the size of the varieties grown in California and Mexico that I’m used to from home. It’s very sweet when ripe, and it stays fresh in the refrigerator for over a week (when not cut open). Two Sundays ago I asked the vendor how long the variety would be available and she replied the season is nearly over. Noooo! Just when I was being good and turning to fruit to satisfy my sweet tooth, the season for this healthy treat comes to a close. Oh well. We seem to have watermelon year-round, and there’s always pineapple.