One of Rick's favorite thing to do during the winter season is eat pomegranate seeds by the fire. He says it brings him back to he was a child at his grandma and grandpa's house. So, tonight we prepared the pomegranates, sat by the fire, and watched "Home Alone." Everytime we watch the movie during Christmas, it brings both of us back to when we were kids...and it is just as funny!
Here is a good tip for preparing pomegranates:
To start, cut off the crown end—the crown-like top—of the pomegranate and discard. Score the rind of the pomegranate vertically, 6-8 cuts, cutting into but not through the pomegranate's flesh.
Fill a bowl with cold water. Place the pomegranate crown-side (cut-side) down in the cold water and let soak for five minutes.Submerged, break open the pomegranate along the score lines, splitting the flesh into several chunks. Some of the seeds will fall out and sink to the bottom. To remove the remaining seeds, again submerged, further break apart the chunks of flesh, pushing and popping out the stuck seeds. Be gentle as the seeds puncture easy.
The seeds will fall to the bottom of the bowl and the waxy flesh will float to the top. Using a slotted spoon, skim the top of the water and remove the flesh. Drain. Rinse and pick through the seeds, removing any remaining flesh. Dry. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
25 days 'til Christmas Organizing tip #6- Holiday wrapping to do? Set up a wrapping station with paper, bows, scissors and tape. Choose an out- of-the-way location so you can leave the supplies sitting out through the season. Wrap a few gifts each evening to prevent a last minute all-nighter.
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