My relatives once tricked me into eating a slice of bitter melon when I was 12 and didn't know what it was. I gagged and retched for a good 5 minutes “it's healthy” they claimed. read more
Bitter melon is a small, gourd-like melon that is commonly used as a food in Southeast Asia. It is also considered a medicinal food and it is eaten whole and extracted to aid the treatment of diabetes, cholesterol and infections. read more
Bitter melon is a subtropical vegetable that grows best in hot, humid weather, so watch out for it at the farmers’ market in July and August. Choose specimens that are firm and light green - the darker the color, the younger and more bitter it is. Preparing Bitter Melon. Bitter melon does not have to be peeled. read more