Pomegranates

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We have a pomegranate tree. Does anyone know what to do with pomegranates? We have given most of them away, but the neighbors are sick of them. Any recipe ideas?

Oh how nice it would be to have so many pomegranates that you get sick of them!

I just like eating them plain and have never seen them in a recipe before. I suppose trying to get the seeds out would just make you end up with juice.

We only get them here in the winter. Well, what would be the winter in the north, but I guess fall here.

We give them away. My husband does not like them. My mom uses them in a Waldorf salad. If you slice them and open them in a bowl of cold water, you don't get juice everywhere.

Sherry... can I have some next time we're over there? I wouldn't mind taking a couple home. I've never made anything with them. Just like Kooka, eating them right out of the husk/shell, whatever it's called. But, I know that they stain really, really bad!

By the way... adding them to a wardorf salad sounds really good. Does she put walnuts in that???

[ POM-uh-gran-uht ] Nature's most labor-intensive fruit is about the size of a large orange and has a thin, leathery skin that can range in color from red to pink-blushed yellow. Inside are hundreds of seeds packed in compartments that are separated by bitter, cream-colored membranes. Each tiny, edible seed is surrounded by a translucent, brilliant-red pulp that has a sparkling sweet-tart flavor. Pomegranates are grown throughout Asia, the Mediterranean countries and in California. In the United States they're available in October and November. Choose those that are heavy for their size and have a bright, fresh color and blemish-free skin. Refrigerate for up to 2 months or store in a cool, dark place for up to a month. To use, cut the pomegranate in half and pry out the pulp-encased seeds, removing any of the light-colored membrane that may adhere. Pomegranates can be eaten as fruit, used as a garnish on sweet and savory dishes or pressed to extract the juice. They're rich in potassium and contain a fair amount of vitamin C.

Pomegranates are safe for birds to eat. Most birds love pomegranates - particularly the seeds. Unfortunately, they are very messy.

Less messy and available year round, are dried pomegranate seeds called Anardana seeds. These may be found in stores that sell food items for Asian cuisine. I get mine from a store that specializes in Thai cuisine. My birds enjoy their dried pomegranate (Anardana) seeds as treats.

http://www.pomegranates.org/

I just went to that site, and it shows all these different dishes with the pom seeds on them. Looks yummie enough to eat right now.

Appetizers:

Pom yogurt dip
Pom guac dip

Soups and salads can have them added. That site, above is where I'm seeing these. Oh man... Pomegranate and Banana salad!!! It looks SOOOOO good!!!

You want them? Kris, you got them. Heck, we will probably deliver them too. Seriously. They really need to be picked, so I have to get out there and get them tomorrow.

We didn't ask when we saw you two because most people say no.

Yeah, that's okay.... besides, we were so busy just talking, getting to know one another, and enjoying time with the kids. Anyway, we will get some from you one of these days. (and some macadamia nuts too, right)

Any time, Sherry!!! What are friends for?