A Summertime Melon Medley - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups casaba honeydew melon
2 cups crenshaw melon
2 cups watermelon
2 cups cantaloupe (Melon Balls or Cubed)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger (Minced)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
sparkling white wine (optional)
1 cup slivered toasted almond (Garnish) (optional)
fresh mint leaves (Garnish) (optional)

Preparation

Begin by making sure your melons are ripe.
Peel, seed and cube the melons into bite size chunks, or use a melon baller; place in a large bowl.
Add brown sugar, ginger, lime juice, lime zest; gently toss.
Cover and chill at least one hour for best flavor.
To serve: Toss before placing melon in dessert dishes. If desired, fill dishes with very cold sparkling white wine and garnish with mint leaves and toasted almonds.
Cook's Tip: (1) Choose melons that are free of cuts, dents and bruises. (2) Store uncut melons in a cool place. Cut fruit should be refrigerated.