“A Charentais melon is a type of cantaloupe melon, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis. It is a small variety of melon, similar in flesh to cantaloupes, but with a more fragrant smell. It was developed in western France around 1920 as a more refined cantaloupe. Most are now produced in North Africa, with some limited production in the United States.” ~ Wikipedia
Cantaloupes are not a new type of produce for me, they have been a staple on my table for as long as I can remember, but The Charentais Melon is a new taste experience. The melon I recently bought might have been a tad under-ripe, but the flavor was wonderful. The color of the flesh was tantalizing, a deeper apricot color than the cantaloupes I often buy at this time of year. I really admire the appearance of this cantaloupe, and enjoyed cutting slices using the green stripes as a guide. Would I buy this cantaloupe variety again? You betcha’.
MINDING MY P'S WITH Q 
That’s the kind I like…so much flavor…Now, you have me wanting some!
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I had some company last night for dinner and chickenfoot dominoes…we enjoyed a lot of fresh fruit…nice to have some good variety again. My favorite fruit stand opened last weekend, oh what JOY.
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what in thwe world is chickenfoot dominoes???
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I posted on it once…you can find it here! A friend who was new to it played with us Sunday night and she won! It is an easy game, we all get very competitive, in a friendly way, over it. 😀
https://threepsandq.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/pleasures-chickenfoot-dominoes/
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my Seniors at the YMCA have just been getting into playing dominos… when we get the basics down…might move up to this…They would love the name!
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It is so much FUN! And very easy too. 😀
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You could perhaps plant the seeds and grow your own.
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Great Idea Susie! 😀
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I love fresh fruit. The best time of year for variety seems to be Summer, here in Australia. Canteloupes can be wonderful or very disappointing here. I have never eaten them on a regular basis because they are so hit and miss. They certainly are yummy when they are good though!
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You are so right…hit or miss is a perfect description.
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Cantaloupes are rather expensive where I live. Glad you enjoyed your fruit.
Susie
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They are low here, but in winter you never know if they are going to have a good taste. In the summer, they are pretty reliable as a good fruit.
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