Wednesday, March 08, 2006
How to Open a Pomegranate
To start, you'll need a sharp knife and a large bowl. When cutting, be careful because the juice will stain your clothing!
- Cut off the top 1/2" or so.
- Score the skin of the pomegranate, by making five shallow cuts from top to bottom.
- In a large bowl, pull the pomegranate apart where you made the cuts. Fill the bowl with water, and hold the pomegranate underwater while pulling apart to minimize the amount of juice that will spray.
- Seperate out the seeds and enjoy!
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
A Bit of Pomegranate Mythology
Pomegranates have a rich mythology, symbolizing birth, death, and even eternal life. With its bulging red seeds, pomegranates have captivated many civilizations throughout the ages.
Iranians believe the forbidden fruit that tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden was in fact a Pomegranate. Ancient Egyptians were buried with pomegranates, and the prophet Mohammed believed it purges the system of envy and hatred.
It seems that pomegranates just might lead us on a path to world peace. Or maybe a peaceful marriage. Greeks traditionally break open a pomegranate at weddings, and the chinese eat candied pomegranate seeds to bless newlyweds.
Iranians believe the forbidden fruit that tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden was in fact a Pomegranate. Ancient Egyptians were buried with pomegranates, and the prophet Mohammed believed it purges the system of envy and hatred.
It seems that pomegranates just might lead us on a path to world peace. Or maybe a peaceful marriage. Greeks traditionally break open a pomegranate at weddings, and the chinese eat candied pomegranate seeds to bless newlyweds.
Pomegranate Drinks and Cocktails
Looking for lots of pomegranate cocktails to try out? Mixdrinx.com has some excellent ones, including a very tasty pomegranate martini, and equally good pomegranate punch.
Pomegranate Martini
There are a lot of potential variations on a pomegranate martini -- many emphasizing a more citrus flavor. Citrus vodka can be used, in combination with a cointreau. Also try adding a little bit of fresh squeezed lemon juice.
For a simple pomegranate martini, try this:
For a simple pomegranate martini, try this:
- 2oz Pomegranate Juice
- 2oz Vodka
- 1/4 ounce Simple Syrup
How to Make Pomegranate Juice
This ones pretty simple:
Pick a ripe, medium sized pomegranate. Cut it in half. Squeeze it with any conventional juice squeezer. You should get about 4 ounces from each pomegranate.
Another way to do it is to simply seperate the edible part of the pomegranate, then crush it without removing the seeds. Place it on a jelly cloth, then squeeze the juice out.
Pick a ripe, medium sized pomegranate. Cut it in half. Squeeze it with any conventional juice squeezer. You should get about 4 ounces from each pomegranate.
Another way to do it is to simply seperate the edible part of the pomegranate, then crush it without removing the seeds. Place it on a jelly cloth, then squeeze the juice out.
Pomegranate
Pomegranates are a wonderfully delicious creation of nature. This blog will be a compilation of all sorts of info about them. I'll post pomegranate cocktails, drinks, and recipes in addition to info about the health benefits of pomegranates.
Did you know that a pomegranate tree typically grows from 12-16 feet high?
Well, more on that later.
Did you know that a pomegranate tree typically grows from 12-16 feet high?
Well, more on that later.
