Both have a hard outer shell that reveals the flesh of the fruit when cut open, as well as the cocoa beans or melon seeds and pulp in the interior.” Conventional chocolate only makes use of the beans, ...

The Crown Melon is the latest luxury food fad, and comes with a $250 price tag. Here's what to know about the Japanese fruit and where to try it.

Honeydew melon is a fruit salad staple, but it doesn't always get its moment in the spotlight. It often plays the role of a "filler" in bowls and platters. But don't discount it.

Fruit may be a staple. It can also be a status symbol prized for flavor, rarity and appearance. The Crown Melon is grown in Shizuoka, Japan. Each vine is pruned to grow just a single fruit ...