I was at my local Safeway store today and noticed they have Cantaloupe on sale for only $ 0.99 each! Whatta deal! I was at the store because I had the urge to grill on what is likely one of the last beautiful Seattle Summer days before the "long grey" approaches. Naturally, I was hoping that I could include this miracle melon in my plans - and I did. I have got to tell you Grilled Cantelope may just be my new favorite thing.

Cantaloupe is a pretty juicy fruit and as such it grills beautifully, and the grilling really brings out the flavor. After grilling the slices for about 5 minutes on each side they were perfect, juicy, and above all - healthy! While plating I drizzled the slices with a little honey and topped them off with my favorite non-dairy frozen dessert - vanilla Tofutti!

The warm slices of Cantaloupe gave enough heat to the honey and Tofutti that they both became slightly more fluid and swirled around the melon to create this really beautiful combination. It was one of the best summer desserts I have had in my life - and again really good, healthy, nutritious stuff!

So if you happen to find yourself in a situation where there is a fruity deal you can't resist - try grilling it, and get creative. You, your guests, and your waistline will all be glad you did.