José Andrés: The Taste of Summer

With their bright colors and sweet and crunchy taste, they are a natural energizer and the perfect treat on hot and heavy days. Millionaire, Estrella, Crimson Sweet, Sugar Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Farmer’s Wonderful, I can’t get enough of all the varieties. Red, yellow, even orange flesh and with seeds or without, watermelon is incredibly good for you, too. It not only quenches your thirst but gives you essential nutrients that your body needs, like vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants.

What most people don’t realize about watermelon is how sophisticated it can be. A triangle-shaped slice dripping with juices is perfectly fine by me, but there are so many other things you can do with it and

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