Melons come in various shapes and sizes, there seasons vary,but are normally available year round from Costa Rica and Spain to Morocco.

An easy and convenient fruit, largely comprising of water, it is an excellent quick snack, starter or dessert, especially for those watching their calorie intake. A variety of dishes can be served according to variety.

Honey dew : is a bright yellow, thick skinned melon, which is juicy and sweet. Normally eaten in slices as a snack or a starter.

Galia : A small round green fruit, ideal for sweet and savoury dishes.

Cantaloup : A fragrant pale orange flesh, it is sweet and good for sorbets or desserts.

Watermelon : A large green flesh with vibrant red seeds inside, in can be slice and eaten anywhere any time.

Packed with Vitamins A, B and C the Honeydew melon has around 13kcal per 100g and negligible fat content.

Serving suggestions

A combination of melons is eye catching and refreshing - with berry fruits, packed with vitamins.

Parma ham slices served with Gallia or Honeydew, accompanied with fig preserve or chutney.

A sorbet made from Cantaloup is clean and refreshing to the palette and is good to serve between spicy meals.

Fresh melon balls and a dash of port, or melon scoops with sparkling wine make an excellent finish to a meal.

Seedless melon smoothie - blend melon with lemon and caster sugar to taste and serve over ice cubes.