There has been a lot of buzz about the pomegranate over the last few years, as it's benefits have been marketed heavily in the US since 2004. This unusual fruit provides a large amount of polyphenols, which may have antioxidant effects for us.
Although sometimes difficult to eat (peeling and picking out those little seeds can sometimes be frustrating), they are delicious. The juice is great, and can be mixed with many other liquids (more on that in a moment).
Interested trivia about the pomegranate, according to the website jewishrecipes.org, there is a lot of symbolism with this fruit:
- It is said to have 613 seeds, the same as the 613 commandments of the Torah.
- Ancient Egyptians were buried with pomegrates.
- Grenada was named from the Spanish and French words for pomegranate
- The hand grenade was named after the pomegranate, largely due to the shape, seeds(fragments) and color.
So here's one of my favorite things about pomegranates: the juice, mixed with vodka makes a damn good martini. Good for you, too.
Jane's Pomegranate Martini recipe:
3:2 ratio of 100% pure pomegranate juice (I use Langers from Costco)to vodka (I use Skyy).
sugar to taste
Shake well and freeze. It develops a nice slush. Let it sit out for 10 minutes or so before consuming. Serve with fresh pomegranate seeds if possible. Drink responsibly.
OK, it's not really a recipe 'cause I make it to taste, but you get the general idea.
2 comments:
I meant to post this last week when I read this but I forgot: you can avoid the little pink splatters on your shirt and your countertops by dismantling the pomegranate submerged in a bowl of water. Works like a charm, then you just drain it in a colander after you're done with the surgery.
It's funny because real surgery isn't even that messy!
I have tried that before, and it does help but it doesn't lend itself to just picking a few seeds for a snack. Good advice tho.
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