Peak N.C. Watermelon Season Is Here. Learn to Pick Like a Pro and See What Local Restaurants Are Cooking. | Green Pumpkin Seeds Kernel

Think twice before tossing the rind of a watermelon. The crunchy layer makes for a great pickling ingredient to pair alongside barbecue or other lunchtime eats. (Grace Dickinson/Philadelphia Inquirer)

Besides dehulling oats, Schumitsch has tried other grains and crops over the years to see if there were more valuable rotational crops for potato farmers to grow besides oats.

Labneh, a strained Lebanese yogurt, makes a great spread for toasted bread or vegetables. Use a flavorful, high-quality olive oil for topping. Get the recipe for Labneh with Swiss Chard, Black Olives, and Za’atar »

Rather than consuming whole flaxseeds, nutrition experts recommend opting for the ground form which is easier to digest and can also provide more health benefits.

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Wallace, a retired country club manager who has owned his own organic fertilizer company for the last four years, grew eight giant pumpkins this season, said Thomson. Of that number, four survived, and he chose what he thought was the largest specimen to take to the fair, said Thomson.

Watermelons are delicious, and while its seeds might not be as tasty or juicy as the flesh, they help in maintaining heart health and boosting immunity while also keeping sugar levels under control.

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So here at The Salt we wondered, are watermelons destined to go the way of supermarket tomatoes, where flavor has been sacrificed for convenience?

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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 2 more minutes. Add the sausage and cook until brown, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Pour in the wine and cook until reduced by half. Stir in the tomato sauce and herbs and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Season with salt and pepper, cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.