Taste Discovery
Explore the World from Your Kitchen |
|  These days, families are looking to be mindful of budgets while still having fun. One way folks can spice up their lives is by discovering new, exotic flavors from around the world right in their own kitchens - and incorporating pomegranate flavor instantly adds international intrigue!
 Pomegranate is a mysterious fruit with amazing versatility! As an ingredient, pomegranate can be used as a tantalizing entrée marinade, a zingy salad dressing, or the perfect mixer for flavorful cocktails and mocktails. Spanish, Portuguese, Greek and Latin American cultures have all incorporated the flavor into their own unique cuisines.
 Why not create a dinner for your family themed around a region of the world? The Greek Cranberry Pomegranate Marinated Roast Leg of Lamb creates a truly memorable dinner that evokes the spirit of the Mediterranean. In Greece, the pomegranate has been a symbol for good fortune for centuries! If you're looking to entertain, host a cocktail party featuring a signature drink like Cranberry Pomegranate Sangria inspired by the flavors of Spain - add in a trivia game about the country for your friends and family to play - a perfect way to tie the Fiesta together.
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|  Superfruits: Truth or Myth?
Pomegranates were a symbol of luck among ancient Egyptians - True! Pomegranates were so revered, they were among the fruits required to be in a pharaoh's residence
Native Americans used cranberries for medicinal purposes - True! Today science shows that cranberries can prevent UTI's and may support heart, oral and stomach health
Grapefruits are good for people on diets - True! Grapefruits are naturally low in sugar and help absorb and reduce starch and sugar in the body
Pomegranates should only be eaten during certain times of the year - Myth! The fruit is in season is from September to February but the flavor can be enjoyed year-round
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