Article: Jewel of Persia Pomegranate is a lovely challenge

The pomegranate is one classy piece of fruit.

Stylishly conceived, it might even be considered a kind of designer produce. Six-sided and shaped like an orange with a decorative crown, the thin, red, leathery exterior protects numerous seeds that are covered by sacs of jewellike crimson pulp, all encased in a white, bitter, spongy membrane.

This glamorous fruit is now in season and available through December in the produce sections of local supermarkets to enjoy eating out of hand or adding to a variety of dishes for color, flavor and texture.

Many cultures use the fruit as an embellishment and to boost flavor of meats, fish, vegetables and salads. The Lebanese eggplant hors d'oeuvre called ...

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