I love that your duck has a squeaky toy. It was great to hear him playing. Thanks for the tips on melon ripeness. I didn’t have a clue about the honeydew and have eaten a lot of bad honeydews. Now I know what to look for. Thanks for saving me from bad melons.
Great video and really spot on directions as to how to know when these melons are ripe. Thanks a million. And it is great that you explained it took 30 somedays to get the Honeydew ripe.
Just what I was looking for after coming home from Hawaii and wanting to eat ripe melons as tasty and ripe as they were there. Thank you! Loved it! I liked and subscribed!
Mike this is my first time viewing your website. THANK YOU about the honey dews. I almost NEVER buy them cuz of not knowing when they are ripe. Other melons, I've had no trouble. P.S. You make me laugh. 😄 Just so you know; I subscribed. Don't want to be a freeloader. 😂
Bravo Chef! I have been "guessing" all my life ( I'm a +65er) on how to judge a ripe honeydew. Never guessed about the sticky feel, but now I will pass on to other shoppers. Thanks again. Would have loved to see the "duck" with his squeaky toy. Cute! The Duck I mean, but the chef was pretty cute too!
Thank you so much. Really. I watched several videos and I still wasn’t sure. The fact you explained everything and told us about how long and what to look for was excellent 👏👏. I wouldn’t have thought 8 was still ok to wait until. Now I know. Just loved the video. Again thank you Amy ❤️❤️🇨🇦
Hi Shelly- when I lived in Florida, with my ex-wife, we had a pair of Peking Ducks as pets. We needed a vet to take a look at one of them and I made several phone calls asking different vet offices if they could treat a duck. After six or seven calls I finally got one that seemed able to do the job. The receptionist asked me a few questions and we chatted back-and-forth for about five minutes when she asked me what breed is the dog. I realize then she didn’t understand my initial question so I said exactly what I should say to you now: “the animal is a duck!“
I had no clue how to tell before this. What I would do with cantaloupe is pick them up and sniff. If you could smell a nice melon smell then bingo that was the one. It wasn't perfect but it was the best way I had.
I’m in the same situation you are Mike. Utilizing shoppers because of COVID-19. I was a professional produce worker in retail settings so I know how to choose ripe fruit. It’s not something professional shoppers know though. I love my shoppers though
Hello chef, thank you so much for the information. I've been looking my whole life for. I think in my entire life I have had one good honeydew and now I am looking forward to my next purchase. I stopped buying them because they never tasted good. You are awesome. One thing I'll say is that you didn't comment on how the honeydew tasted after you cut it up. I'm assuming it was good. And yes I have subscribed to your channel.
Hi Kathy. I just went back and reviewed the melon video and see that you are correct. I did fail to mention how sweet and delicious the honeydew was. Thanks for watching. I appreciate the kind words.
Very helpful thank you!!! Also I’m wondering why fruit doesn’t have any taste anymore…strawberries are beautiful to look at but have no taste…watermelon is not the same as it used to be…pears peach’s the same no flavor 😞
Hi Karene. In some cases, the flavor has been bred out of newer hybrids in favor of higher yields, larger size, and better bruise resistance in shipping. Try buying from small growers at farmers markets. I solve it partially by growing some of my own fruit and vegetables.
Next time, please remind viewers to wash their melons before they cut them. For the Cantaloupe, with all those nooks and crannies, be sure to use a brush to wash.
Thanks for watching, Anne. The shirt in that video was laundered before each video was made. But it has been replaced since then, with two new chef’s smocks, which you can see in the later videos.
@@nubianqueen51 Hi Cemora. I went back and looked at that two-year-old video again and I see what you mean. The stomach area of the chef’s smock is soiled. I have since purchased two new smocks, and make sure they are fresh and clean when I use them in videos. Thanks for watching and I hope you will continue.
Since a second person had the same criticism, I went back and looked closely at that two-year-old video and have to agree you were both right. The stomach area and the sleeve ends of that white smock are soiled. I have long since replaced it and launder them between videos. Thanks for pointing it out; it helps make sure I’ll do better in the future.
I’m trying to watch your video but the squeaking woke up my dog and now he’s going crazy. If you’re going to put out a video be professional and set up the room with no distractions please. Unlike your other viewers I was not amused by your duck. Sorry I Had to stop watching. 🤫
I think you are awesome chief Pangia. Now I know what to look for when shopping for Honeydew melons. ❤
This has to be the best and easiest explanation on how to tell if the fruit is ripe. I've been searching for this.
Thanks Louie - Tell your friends!
I love that your duck has a squeaky toy. It was great to hear him playing. Thanks for the tips on melon ripeness. I didn’t have a clue about the honeydew and have eaten a lot of bad honeydews. Now I know what to look for. Thanks for saving me from bad melons.
Thank you chef, that was very helpful. God bless you ☺️
I'm waiting for my cantaloupe to ripen and now I know when I can cut it. Thank you and God Bless!
Pee Wee...lol I planted melons for the first time in my life this year and had no idea when they would be ripe. Very informative video...ty.
Thanks for watching, Effie. Pee-Wee thanks you too! (No he doesn’t-joking. Ducks don’t talk.)
I think Pee Wee wants to see us! Thank you, I am more confident in my melon shopping.
Wow! I didn't know the cantaloupe can be kept so long to it's ripeness. Thanks for the most patient demonstration. 😄
Great video and really spot on directions as to how to know when these melons are ripe. Thanks a million. And it is great that you explained it took 30 somedays to get the Honeydew ripe.
Thanks for the positive feedback, Jim. And thanks for watching!
So enjoyed this Mike. Thanks for the info and love your duck, let’s see him next time
Pee-Wee and I both thank you for watching.
also: Pee-Wee is featured on another of my videos: MY PET DUVK
Just what I was looking for after coming home from Hawaii and wanting to eat ripe melons as tasty and ripe as they were there. Thank you! Loved it! I liked and subscribed!
Glad to help!
Thank you Chef. I enjoyed your video, and have learned something today.
I like your companion.. Pee-wee...thank you so much for your expertise on melons.
Mike this is my first time viewing your website. THANK YOU about the honey dews. I almost NEVER buy them cuz of not knowing when they are ripe. Other melons, I've had no trouble.
P.S. You make me laugh. 😄 Just so you know; I subscribed. Don't want to be a freeloader. 😂
Bravo Chef! I have been "guessing" all my life ( I'm a +65er) on how to judge a ripe honeydew. Never guessed about the sticky feel, but now I will pass on to other shoppers. Thanks again. Would have loved to see the "duck" with his squeaky toy. Cute! The Duck I mean, but the chef was pretty cute too!
Thank you so much. Really. I watched several videos and I still wasn’t sure. The fact you explained everything and told us about how long and what to look for was excellent 👏👏. I wouldn’t have thought 8 was still ok to wait until. Now I know.
Just loved the video.
Again thank you
Amy ❤️❤️🇨🇦
This is very helpful. Thank you chef!
I feel like I’m watching a mix of Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino. lol. Love it. I learned a lot. Thank you. And i loved Pee Wee ❤
Thanks for the kind words, Maria. And thanks for watching!
I loved your video! I sure did learn a lot!!!😀
Thanks Lucille.
Thank you so much for this information..None of the produce people knew how to answer me when I'd ask his to pick a good melon! Choicest blessings
Thank you for the good information! You don't know how many melons I've wasted before I found you. Never a wasted melon again! 😊
Glad to be of service, Donna. And thanks for watching. I hope you’ll share this video with anyone you think could benefit.
Thanks for the info sir. Really appreciate it, as I love cantaloupe!
Thank YOU sir, for watching.
Thank you for your knowledge. I love your dog and his squeak sound.
Hi Ballerina. It’s a DUCK!
An education! Thank you very much. No more money wasted on inedible hard melons. Happy days.
Glad to be of service Dominic! And thanks for watching.
What’s on the back of your hands? I hope it’s not painful to you chef. I appreciate the time you take to educate us. Bravo!
It’s not painful. It’s just a harmless pigmentation.
Really needed this info, thank you!
You are quite welcome, Cindy. And thanks for watching!
great info, thank you so much. Now I know why I end up chucking out my honeydews!
Thanks for watching. I hope this solves the problem!
Very informative. I’ll use your techniques next time I’m shopping for melons
Amazing video chef!
Glad you like it, Steven. Thanks for watching!
Thank you
The dog!!! 😂😂😂
Hi Shelly- when I lived in Florida, with my ex-wife, we had a pair of Peking Ducks as pets. We needed a vet to take a look at one of them and I made several phone calls asking different vet offices if they could treat a duck. After six or seven calls I finally got one that seemed able to do the job. The receptionist asked me a few questions and we chatted back-and-forth for about five minutes when she asked me what breed is the dog. I realize then she didn’t understand my initial question so I said exactly what I should say to you now: “the animal is a duck!“
Thank you chef Best explanation I've received thus far God bless 🙏
Peewee is hilarious 😂😂😂
YUP!
Thank you, sir. Most informative.
Great info!
Glad to be of service! Tell your friends.
I had no clue how to tell before this. What I would do with cantaloupe is pick them up and sniff. If you could smell a nice melon smell then bingo that was the one. It wasn't perfect but it was the best way I had.
Thanks grampa!
You’re welcome, son.
Stephanie 🌹 Rose here from, FLORIDA🌴 1st time viewer 1st time subscriber. I enjoyed the content, what about a papaya? B Safe, Stay Well 🙏 THANK YOU
Thank you for this review! Now I won't cut my honeydew until I feel the stickiness, its been a week since I bought it 😮
😊
I have a little squeaker as well...lol
His name is Ranger
Funny thing is I thought it was him while I was watching this video
You can't tell me what to do. I subscribed for the Duck.
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😂
🤣😂😁😍
this means my white honey dew will ripen up . thanks.
Glad to be of service! I and you can help me by sharing this video with friends and relatives. Press “SHARE” when video ends.
I’m in the same situation you are Mike. Utilizing shoppers because of COVID-19. I was a professional produce worker in retail settings so I know how to choose ripe fruit. It’s not something professional shoppers know though. I love my shoppers though
Hello chef, thank you so much for the information. I've been looking my whole life for. I think in my entire life I have had one good honeydew and now I am looking forward to my next purchase. I stopped buying them because they never tasted good. You are awesome. One thing I'll say is that you didn't comment on how the honeydew tasted after you cut it up. I'm assuming it was good. And yes I have subscribed to your channel.
Hi Kathy. I just went back and reviewed the melon video and see that you are correct. I did fail to mention how sweet and delicious the honeydew was. Thanks for watching. I appreciate the kind words.
Love this lol
Thanks Lauren-We aim to please!
👍👍😊😊
I’m getting close Mike, but not there yet……
Patience, my friend!
Some people will use a dog to find the ripe melons. It will paw at the ripe melons and bark. It's the melon collie.
Very helpful thank you!!! Also I’m wondering why fruit doesn’t have any taste anymore…strawberries are beautiful to look at but have no taste…watermelon is not the same as it used to be…pears peach’s the same no flavor 😞
Hi Karene. In some cases, the flavor has been bred out of newer hybrids in favor of higher yields, larger size, and better bruise resistance in shipping. Try buying from small growers at farmers markets. I solve it partially by growing some of my own fruit and vegetables.
Pee Wee is fine. Not as loud as my dogs.
Sticky Melons ✔
Great video! I appreciate the insanity of squeaky toys, pets and inappropriate timing. Initially I thought it was my German Shepherd and her binky.
Thanks for watching, Ericka. What fun we have!
@@ChefMikeP I think the honeydews in my garden will be ready before my store-bought melon.
Pee Wee is just fine he doesn't both us we think him squeaking his toy is funny. You should figure out a way to incorporate him into your videos lol.
That cantelope looks too ripe to me. 🤷🏼♀️
dont want him touching my food
What’s this about Steve?
Next time, please remind viewers to wash their melons before they cut them. For the Cantaloupe, with all those nooks and crannies, be sure to use a brush to wash.
No. Leave him in. If it was a child you'd leave him in.
Gina,
Help me understand. I have no idea what you’re talking about.
Looking back at your comment a year later, I suddenly realized you were talking about my duck!
WHEN WAS THE LAST DAY . YOU WASHED YOUR WHITE SHIRT
Thanks for watching, Anne. The shirt in that video was laundered before each video was made. But it has been replaced since then, with two new chef’s smocks, which you can see in the later videos.
His shirt turned me off to.
@@nubianqueen51 Hi Cemora. I went back and looked at that two-year-old video again and I see what you mean. The stomach area of the chef’s smock is soiled. I have since purchased two new smocks, and make sure they are fresh and clean when I use them in videos. Thanks for watching and I hope you will continue.
Since a second person had the same criticism, I went back and looked closely at that two-year-old video and have to agree you were both right. The stomach area and the sleeve ends of that white smock are soiled. I have long since replaced it and launder them between videos. Thanks for pointing it out; it helps make sure I’ll do better in the future.
@@nubianqueen51 is it not gross .
Get to the freakin piont
What’s a “piont?”
Be nice! You don't have to participate if you don't have the patience to learn.
@ChefMikeP great video and info, love the pet duck also, and I subscribe..thank you sir, James and family
I’m trying to watch your video but the squeaking woke up my dog and now he’s going crazy. If you’re going to put out a video be professional and set up the room with no distractions please. Unlike your other viewers I was not amused by your duck. Sorry I Had to stop watching. 🤫