Comments on: fennel, prosciutto and pomegranate salad

By: Divash

Divash — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:37:21 +0000

I’ve got some pomegranate recipes if you’re interested. I’ll think seriously about posting them on my blog. And yes, I realize you posted this long ago and probably forgot and don’t care about getting more pomegranate seed recipes anymore, but hey, I just now found your blog, and I’m really enjoying the reading. And I’m making my grocery list based on what I’m finding here today, so I blame YOU if I go over budget this week.

By: Eily

Eily — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:35:14 +0000

This was amazing. The perfect flavor and texture combination, and visually stunning. I made it for a firehouse dinner (20 emergency responders, on shift, with a definite meat-and-potatoes bent). I thought it might be too… too, but they loved it. Fennel, pomegranate, and all. I can’t wait to make it again.

By: Karyn

Karyn — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:04:00 +0000

Thank you for posting this recipe. When I saw it on your blog in November, I knew that I had to make it for Christmas — all of those tiny ruby-red jewels against the green salad make it so festive. I made it twice in two days, and both families raved about the salad, so thanks again for helping me make a special holiday meal for our families!

By: Sensualist

Sensualist — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:38:47 +0000

Incredibly pleasing to the eyes and what I believe to be the perfect exercise in sensual eating. Like little jewels hidden in a nest.

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:12:37 +0000

New to pomegranate, learning about them because we have a tree in the yard (not blossoming or fruiting…yet). When we hear about sprinkling the juicy seed pods in a salad, we’re confused. Within the juicy pod is a nut-like seed. Do you chew and/or swallow that? — Thank you!

By: Culinary Cory

Culinary Cory — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:18:25 +0000

I’m not quite sure why people like fennel so much. I’ve incorporated it into several different recipes and I still don’t like it. Your pom seeds in the lettuce photo looks wonderful.

By: Whitney

Whitney — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:02:23 +0000

Two things that aren’t used enough, prosciutto and pomegranates. Together, they might be a match made in heaven.

Beautiful pix of the pomegranates.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:43:03 +0000

I have the same question that Michelle has – do you spit out the hard part? I confess that has kept me from becoming a pomegranite fan. I like the juice, but spitting out seeds in company just doesn’t feel very couth to me.

By: Tone

Tone — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:05:58 +0000

One of the few times I watched Martha, she was doing a show w/ a Pomegranate recipe. She cut in in two and used a spoon to whack it.
I up the ante by cutting it, then using a wine bottle to whack the hell out of it until most of the seeds are freed (I have largish hands, which may make it easier for me..whats not so easy is cleaning the mess of the back wall by the sink. Definitely worth it, though)
In the fall, I frequent chinatown and stock up on 3 for $5. Then the bf and I have one each morning.

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:29:28 +0000

Underwater is the way to go! It’s almost too easy.
The first time I ever cut into a pomegranate was in the seventh grade when we were learning about Mediterranean food. My teacher brought one to class for everyone to try – and I volunteered to cut it. Little did I know she would make me wear a giant black garbage bag (with holes for my arms!) over my shirt. You can image my mortification at the delicate age of 12.