Peg purchased this melon on the weekend. She was intrigued by the name, Santa Claus Melon. Apparently it has a longer shelf life than most melons and can be eaten in a variety of ways. Anybody out there know why they call it a Santa Claus Melon? Inquiring minds want to know?
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Day 158 - Santa Claus Melon
Peg purchased this melon on the weekend. She was intrigued by the name, Santa Claus Melon. Apparently it has a longer shelf life than most melons and can be eaten in a variety of ways. Anybody out there know why they call it a Santa Claus Melon? Inquiring minds want to know?
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No clue why it's called a Santa Claus melon. I love the angle and DOF on the shot, though! Nicely done!
Was just going to write - I like the angle of this shot. I did look to see why it's called a Santa Claus melon and found -
This melon was named in recognition of its long keeping qualities...until Christmas.
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Product from South America is available during the winter months. For this reason they're also known as Christmas melon.
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