Persian Cantaloupe Drink / Persisk Cantaloupe Drikk

A recipe for a refreshing,cold drink found on saveur.com

Saveur’s test kitchen director Farideh Sadeghin got the recipe for this refreshing melon drink from her Iranian-born father, who makes it by grating fresh cantaloupe and combining it with water, sugar, and fresh mint. You can add a little gin for a cooling summer cocktail.

Galia Melon Jam / Nettmelonsyltetøy

A recipe from “Sylting og Dypfrysing” (Jam Making and Deep freezing) published by Hjemmets Kokebokklubb in 1981

Galia Melon has a distinctive grid pattern on the shell. The shell has a base color that is bright yellow, and the web pattern is gray-white to almost golden brown. Galia Melon is a big and round melon with a yellow and juicy pulp. It is actually somewhat larger than all the other sugar melons and can reach a weight up to 3-4 kg. The taste is aromatic, sweet and delicious.

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Pickled Watermelon Peel / Syltet Vannmelonskall

A surprising recipe  from “Nye Mesterkokken”
(The New Master Chef) published in 1974

There is certainly news for most people that the fine peel of watermelons can be used as a substitute for pickled gherkins. This is not difficult to do, and they taste really good, just like old-fashioned pickles.

Recipe in English – Oppskrift på norsk

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Sjerrie-Spanspek-Balletjies – Melon Balls In Sherry / Melonkuler I Sherry

A Recipe from “Kullinarisk Pass” (Culinary Passport) published by Tupperware in 1970

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Three Cold Entrées / Tre Kalde Forretter

Recipes from “Mat Som Smaker” (Tasty Food) published by Schribsted in 1968

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