Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit

Pomegranates are in season, and I have some crucial information to share with you.

I have spent my entire adult life getting my hands and nails stained brown (pomegranates contain tannins - also present in tea) painstakingly picking out the kernels with a small knife, breaking most of them and losing the precious juice, and trying to pull off the bits of clingy pith. Each one would take ages to do. Recently some one emailed me instructions on how to peel the things. I was messing around trying to upload the illustrations when I had a lightbulb moment. Happy cooking and eating! Valerie Collins is co-author, with Theresa O?Shea, of In The Garlic: Your Informative, Fun Guide to Spain.