Watermelons have become such an integral part of the American summertime food scene, it seems that many people have it in their heads that these sweet melons are an American creation. If only we could take credit. Alas, the watermelon appears to have originated in Africa’s Kalahari Desert, with ancient hieroglyphics placing the first recorded harvest in Egypt about 5,000 years ago. While we didn’t invent watermelons, we sure can enjoy them! Trader Joe’s Seedless Watermelons are fresh, ripe and ready for eating! What warm weather get-together would be complete without the decorative and delicious addition of fresh Watermelon? Slice them into wedges or pie-shaped slices; or halve them, hollow out and refill with watermelon balls. Here’s a little insider information: the secret to great watermelon is all in the thumping and the scratching. Huh? That’s right, thumping and scratching. When you “thump” the melon you should get a hollow sound, and the rind should be dull and easy to “scratch.” Also, be sure to find the yellow “field spot,” the place where the watermelon rested on the ground, soaking up the sun prior to harvest.