pomegranate

The ruby colored seeds, called arils, can turn the average cook into a culinary magician, as garnishing with pomegranate seeds entails roughly the same wrist motion of casting a spell.

As winter heads into full gear, fresh produce is starting to feel like a faded memory. The tomatoes are mealy and the lettuce has jet lag, but the pomegranate harvest has just begun. Don’t take the lovely pomegranate for granted.