Phase 2 of The House Behind The Trees ~ The downstairs #TeelsBuildaHouse

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So we are starting the downstairs ... I HATE to say basement because we had a basement in our old home, where you opened a door and went down stairs separated from anything else. It was a finished basement complete with a bedroom, craft room, family/game room and we spent a lot of time there ~ our oldest son moved down there in jr high and stayed through high school ... until we finished the master suite in the attic then he moved back up to the bedroom floor with his brother and sister.  So here our downstairs is open to the rest of the house, you can see through to the outside from the top of the stairs going down because we have a wall of windows down there as well.  We really didn't plan to have a kiddo down there but since we are having to do a switch-a-roo with rooms (I'll explain later) he is moving home soon and will be downstairs. Anyhoo, our downstairs will house our main family room, our middle sons room, a full bath and kitchenette.  I thought it would be fun ...
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How do you pick the perfect melon .... well keep reading I'll try to help you out! 🍉

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It's melon time, one of my favorite times of year!  If you don't know this about me, I am spring and summer gal, which I know is not typical since fall is the average persons favorite.  🤷‍♀️  But I got some key things to look for when you are selecting melons, along with tips on what to do once you've got them home!



Cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon are great summertime treats, especially on the hottest of days since eating melons is a great way to hydrate the body. They are nutritious, naturally low in calories, and sweet enough to enjoy freshly sliced but how do you know if they're ripe? And should you store it on the counter or in the fridge? Picking ripe melons and knowing how to store them doesn’t have to be mystery, just follow these easy peasy tips:

Cantaloupe
Selecting: Should be firm, but not too hard and unbruised. Don’t select a hard green cantaloupe as it was picked too soon. Give it the whiff test. A ripe cantaloupe will have a nice fragrance.
Storing: Ripe cantaloupes should be stored in the refrigerator. If a cantaloupe has no fragrance and is still quite firm, leave on the kitchen counter for a day or two to ripen. Once the cantaloupe is ripe, slice open down the center. Scoop out the seeds with a large spoon and discard. Slice each half into sections, cutting away the rind. Store cubes or slices of cantaloupe in sealed containers in the refrigerator to keep fresh.
Honeydew
Selecting: A ripe honeydew melon will have a pleasant fragrance at the blossom end. A ripe honeydew will feel heavy for its size and be the color of butter.
Storing: Honeydew melons should be refrigerated. Once the melon has been sliced or cut into chunks, it should be kept in a sealable container in the refrigerator to keep it from drying out.
Watermelon
Selecting: It is hard to tell if a watermelon is ripe at first glance, but here are a couple of things to look for. A shriveled stem is a sign of ripeness. Look at the underside of the watermelon, the portion that lay on the ground in the field. This part of the watermelon should be light yellow in color. If it is white, the watermelon was probably picked too early.
Storing: Whole watermelons can be kept in the kitchen at room temperature until cut. When cutting a portion of a watermelon at a time, wrap the open end with storage wrap and stand upright in the refrigerator. Sliced watermelon can be served fresh sliced or chilled first. Store sliced or balled watermelon in a sealable container in the refrigerator.

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