HAMPTON ROADS, Va. – Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton helps us celebrate the start of watermelon season by sharing some great tips for picking, preparing, and enjoying the sweet summer treat, plus how to make a refreshing watermelon salad!Here’s what Chef Patrick has to say, courtesy of the Virginia Eats + Drinks blog:THE WONDERFUL WATERMELON STARS THIS SEASONLate summer is a magical time; the full bounty of the growth season can be found at area farm markets and stands. This is the height of the season, and watermelons and other fruits have concentrated their natural sugars, which have been enhanced by the summer sun.
