Pomegranate, the actual fruit (not juice)

FyreFry5 · October 2010

They were on sale this week, so I picked up a couple last night while grocery shopping. I've never eaten a pomegranate before, but I love pomegranate juice, so I figured an actual, whole pomegranate would be even better, right?

Well, 20 minutes later after googling how to eat the damn thing, I was finally ready to eat said pomegranate. I knew they are full of seeds, but I didn't realize that's all that's in there (along with the pith).

Amazing. They are a bit tart, so I think maybe the pom wasn't quite ripe yet. But still extremely tasty.

I've been popping these seeds into my mouth for seriously the past half hour. Best. Snack-food. Ever. DH has been calling them "fruit nuts". I could be sitting here popping peanuts and cashews in my mouth, or chips, or any other number of crappy foods to satisfy my urge to always be putting things in my mouth (like the cigarettes I quit smoking, or the fingernails I bite).

I can't wait to put them in on my oatmeal, and then on a salad for lunch. Definitely my new favorite fruit!

Temp878586125009588 · October 2010

I love pomegranate fruit!! It's one of my faves!! It's definitely a lot of work though, but so worth it!

psubride1012 · October 2010

Interesting! I would have never thought to eat the seeds. I will have to try one now!

liz_t · October 2010

FyreFry5:

They were on sale this week, so I picked up a couple last night while grocery shopping. I've never eaten a pomegranate before, but I love pomegranate juice, so I figured an actual, whole pomegranate would be even better, right?

Well, 20 minutes later after googling how to eat the damn thing, I was finally ready to eat said pomegranate. I knew they are full of seeds, but I didn't realize that's all that's in there (along with the pith).

Amazing. They are a bit tart, so I think maybe the pom wasn't quite ripe yet. But still extremely tasty.

I've been popping these seeds into my mouth for seriously the past half hour. Best. Snack-food. Ever. DH has been calling them "fruit nuts". I could be sitting here popping peanuts and cashews in my mouth, or chips, or any other number of crappy foods to satisfy my urge to always be putting things in my mouth (like the cigarettes I quit smoking, or the fingernails I bite).

I can't wait to put them in on my oatmeal, and then on a salad for lunch. Definitely my new favorite fruit!

First of all - HILARIOUS! Big Smile Don't worry, I have the same issue. That's why Starbucks mints are in my car, office, kitchen, etc!

Second, I agree that Pomegranate seeds are the best! You can buy them separately so that you don't have to actually go through the hassle of extracting them from the fruit. Yum!

lob · October 2010

I haven't eaten once in years. You're inspiring me to buy one when I go to the store next

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skybear · October 2010

Delicious, I never thought of putting them in my oatmeal! I like seeds in general, including baked pumpkin seeds. I guess I'm just a seedy person

Ok, awful pun over.

FyreFry5 · October 2010

_Brianna_H:
FyreFry5:

They were on sale this week, so I picked up a couple last night while grocery shopping. I've never eaten a pomegranate before, but I love pomegranate juice, so I figured an actual, whole pomegranate would be even better, right?

Well, 20 minutes later after googling how to eat the damn thing, I was finally ready to eat said pomegranate. I knew they are full of seeds, but I didn't realize that's all that's in there (along with the pith).

Amazing. They are a bit tart, so I think maybe the pom wasn't quite ripe yet. But still extremely tasty.

I've been popping these seeds into my mouth for seriously the past half hour. Best. Snack-food. Ever. DH has been calling them "fruit nuts". I could be sitting here popping peanuts and cashews in my mouth, or chips, or any other number of crappy foods to satisfy my urge to always be putting things in my mouth (like the cigarettes I quit smoking, or the fingernails I bite).

I can't wait to put them in on my oatmeal, and then on a salad for lunch. Definitely my new favorite fruit!

First of all - HILARIOUS! Don't worry, I have the same issue. That's why Starbucks mints are in my car, office, kitchen, etc!

Second, I agree that Pomegranate seeds are the best! You can buy them separately so that you don't have to actually go through the hassle of extracting them from the fruit. Yum!

During the school day, I'm usually putting a coffee cup to my mouth all day (don't want to touch anything with my hands since I'm working with first graders all day). I bet Freud would have a field day with me Stick out tongue

Is it cheaper to buy prepackaged seeds or the actual fruit?

nicholray · October 2010

Daysie:
I love pomegranate fruit!! It's one of my faves!! It's definitely a lot of work though, but so worth it!

This! My mom's friend has a pom tree and the fruit are finally ripe for picking. I've got about 6 on my kitchen counter right now!

EMF9903 · October 2010

My dad used to put them out on the table for Thanksgiving, they add a little something to the stuffing and turkey. Now I buy them whenever I see them at the store. I just bought 5/$5 which is pretty cheap around here. Im about to go break one open now. Love pomegranate and they are a super fruit so theyre super good for you

gilmoregirl105 · October 2010

I love pomegranate, I used to eat it all the time when I was a kid, but really haven't bought them since. They are a lot of work, although really good.

liz_t · October 2010

FyreFry5:

During the school day, I'm usually putting a coffee cup to my mouth all day (don't want to touch anything with my hands since I'm working with first graders all day). I bet Freud would have a field day with me

Is it cheaper to buy prepackaged seeds or the actual fruit?

You and me both!

I'm not positive, but I think that the whole fruit is cheaper than the seeds alone. Unfortunately.

FyreFry5 · October 2010

EMF9903:
My dad used to put them out on the table for Thanksgiving, they add a little something to the stuffing and turkey. Now I buy them whenever I see them at the store. I just bought 5/$5 which is pretty cheap around here. Im about to go break one open now. Love pomegranate and they are a super fruit so theyre super good for you

SUPER cheap! Mine were on sale, and they were 2/$4.

Actingdiva09 · October 2010

FyreFry5:
They were on sale this week, so I picked up a couple last night while grocery shopping. I've never eaten a pomegranate before, but I love pomegranate juice, so I figured an actual, whole pomegranate would be even better, right?
Well, 20 minutes later after googling how to eat the damn thing, I was finally ready to eat said pomegranate. I knew they are full of seeds, but I didn't realize that's all that's in there (along with the pith).
Amazing. They are a bit tart, so I think maybe the pom wasn't quite ripe yet. But still extremely tasty.
I've been popping these seeds into my mouth for seriously the past half hour. Best. Snack-food. Ever. DH has been calling them "fruit nuts". I could be sitting here popping peanuts and cashews in my mouth, or chips, or any other number of crappy foods to satisfy my urge to always be putting things in my mouth (like the cigarettes I quit smoking, or the fingernails I bite).
I can't wait to put them in on my oatmeal, and then on a salad for lunch. Definitely my new favorite fruit!

Yeah I LOOOOVE pomegranates!!! I like them better than POM juice!!! Big Smile

Actingdiva09 · October 2010

nicholray:
Daysie:
I love pomegranate fruit!! It's one of my faves!! It's definitely a lot of work though, but so worth it!

This! My mom's friend has a pom tree and the fruit are finally ripe for picking. I've got about 6 on my kitchen counter right now!

No fair!!!!!!!!! Lol

mrsJT091 · October 2010

nicholray:

This! My mom's friend has a pom tree and the fruit are finally ripe for picking. I've got about 6 on my kitchen counter right now!

So cool! I would love to have a pom tree!!

boymamaco · October 2010

I love pomegranates! Mmm delic! They are definitely cheaper in the fruit than separate. We use them quite a bit on fall/winter salads for some color. If I'm in a hurry I definitely will buy them preseeded but otherwise take on the mess myself.

johnsonia · October 2010

Too Too Many seeds. I just cant deal. I'll stick to the juice!

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