Hint: It’s not plastic wrap. It’s no secret that watermelon is one of the best parts of summer—but it is notoriously difficult to keep fresh. The longer a cut watermelon is exposed to oxygen, the more ...

I live in Alabama, which means summers are hot and steamy — and absolutely no other food combats the heat and humidity the way that watermelon does. It’s juicy, crisp, sweet, and supremely hydrating.