Foodie fact: How to Eat a pomegranate

I almost forgot. Just in case I didn't scare you away from eating pomegranate, it'd be good to know an easy way to eat them. I usually enjoy just breaking them apart and going from there, but if you're using them in dessert or salads, it's nice to know how to just get it over with.

It pretty simple really.

For the Record: the Pomegranate is a Damned Fruit

Referring back to my last post and the apple. In the West, the apple is often referred to as the fruit with which the serpent tempted Eve, which ultimately led to the Fall. Right, well I've been doing some research on forbidden food and began to wonder just as author Philip Thody did: "Why then, did the apple never become the subject of generalized taboo supplementing the ban originally placed on it by God?"

IMHO: On Dining Alone

Joseph Lorusso, Dining alone

I was always taught (and still believe) that food tastes best when shared. There’s no sense stealing away to a dark corner in order to enjoy the last piece of chocolate cake. The experience of ‘the last piece of cake’ just seems more satisfying when split with someone deserving. So when I made the conscious decision to go to dinner solo, I wondered what had changed. Then I remembered what it is like to dine alone and mentally rehearsed the steps as I did so.

For the Record: Bouillabaisse

Food Stylist Nir Adar's Bouillibias

Inspired by Nir Adar's work and the story of its origins, bouillabaisse seems like the perfect post for gastroporn. I should say, that at first, I wasn't sure that I could think of fish in a seductive way, but after reading up on the history and preparation of this stew I've changed my mind.

Bouillabaisse has such a long history there is even reference to it in Roman Mythology.

In the apocryphal story of the origin of bouillabaisse, Venus is said to have served bouillabaisse to her husband Vulcan in order to lull him to sleep while she consorted with Mars.

IMHO: How I feel.

So much needs to be shared that I feel caught, somewhere between here:

(yes, that's a real melon.)

...and here

art by william hundley

Foodie Fact: Starfruit, the New Hangover Cure

I’m not actually sure if it’s good for hangovers but it’s worth a shot.

Star fruit Also known as Carambola. Native to Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka.

An entirely edible fruit (skin included) that is best consumed when ripe, when they are yellow with a light shade of green. The ridges will be brown and fruit will feel  firm. Over ripened fruit is yellow with brown spots. Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. 
Starfruit may be harmful to individuals suffering from kidney problems.
It is sweet (slightly)  and extremely juicy. Think of  the taste of papaya, the juiciness of orange and tartness of grapefruit.
Buy it when it’s in season: end of Summer through mid-winter.

IMHO: the Forbidden Fruit Experience

At work this week someone organized an exotic fruit tasting accompanied by champagne. What a lovely way to spend lunch! That got me thinking, how many exotic fruits could there possibly be? We’re not talking about mango, and don’t for a second think that asian pear makes the list. There are in fact a lot of exotic fruits, which means I'll have a lot of them to blog about. ^_^