Title: Fonzy Melon | Date: 05/27/2014 | Photographers: James Kiester & Dani Cogswell |
This picture was taken by the author of this blog.
When I got home, I tried to research the origin and history of my find online. I found some growing instructions, and a few brief tasting notes from fellow food bloggers, but nothing to indicate which fruits were spliced to create the melon, or how it got its name.
Nevertheless, I cut open the round pumpkin-orange Fonzy Melon, which is about the size of a Honeydew, for breakfast this morning. Inside was a juicy white semi-firm fruit flesh surround a core of seeds. The flavor tasted like a cross between a Bartlet Pear and a Muskmelon (Cantaloupe), which may, or may not, be a clue to its breeding.
In any case, the Fonzy Melon offers a distinctive flavor, and can be used as one would use any small melon.
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I tried my first Fonzy melon this morning. My husband thought it had an apple taste, but I think you are right with pear. I too hit Google for some history and found a couple of blogs, yours being one. I don't know where you are located, but the one we had in Arizona is the same brand "Heaven's Best". It says it is a grown in Mexico, but big surprise, most of our vegetables are! If I can find anymore information, I will post it.
ReplyDeleteMexico makes sense since melons grow best in heat. I'm in Oregon, the same company must ship nation wide.
DeleteI just bought one at Sprouts in Las Vegas on Thursday. Same brand. I really enjoyed it. I've been eating a lot of cantaloupe lately as it's a good source of potassium, which I need more of. I tried this just as an alternative to all the cantaloupe--loved it! I will buy this melon again if available.
ReplyDeleteMe too. :-)
DeleteTried it for the first time the other day at work and it was delicious
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