Port Wine Drunken Melon with Spanish Cheeses

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   Pour the port into the melon 1 to 3 days in advance of the dinner.

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   Chill in the refrigerator with the top put back in place and wrapped in plastic wrap.

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   When ready to serve:

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   Remove the melon from the refrigerator and take off the wrap and top.

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   Pour out the port from the melon into a bowl.

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   Cut off the rind and cut the melon into pieces.

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   Put the pieces into four cool bowls.

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   Serve with the cheeses on a side platter.

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   Note: The port could be poured back over the melon or reserved for another use.

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    This is also nice with a bowl of lightly seasoned toasted almonds and some port wine.

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