Welcome to Pomegranate Splash! A blog dedicated to all things pomegranate.

For centuries people have found this delicious,  sweet/tart tasting, ruby-red fruit something of  a curiosity. There are a number of myths, cures, recipes and cultural beliefs  dating back to Adam and Eve where some believe the apple in the Garden of Eden is really a pomegranate.

This space is dedicated to sharing facts, articles, information, recipes, and the latest research being conducted on the healing properties of pomegranate. As a disclaimer nothing stated on this blog in any way represents or replaces any medical advice from a physician and is not to be considered medical advice or treatment by the readers of this blog.

That said let the posts begin!

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I was excited to learn that a dear friend is off to Mexico for three week to teach yoga. Not only that she will be providing a number of healthy dishes using Pomegranate Splash!.

These sound like some really great recipes. Maybe with a little coaxing upon her return Carol will share some of these delicious treats with us. We are always adding new recipes and these sound great.

Can you imagine doing a little yoga, eating drinking and enjoying the sunny climate of Mexico. Sounds like 3 weeks of pure pleasure.

See her note below:

I just wanted to tell you that the Yoga Spa Menu will be awash with POMEGRANATE SPLASH!!

……from the POMEGRANATE SANGRIA to the refreshing POMEGRANATE SPRITZERS to the CHUNKY TROPICAL FRUIT POMEGRANATE POPSICLES to the COCONUT SORBET AND ICE CREAM TOPPED WITH SPLASH AND SHAVED CHOCOLATE to the SPLASH AND RICE WINE VINEGAR SALAD DRESSINGS to the SPLASH AND JALAPENO JELLY MARINADES to the SPLASH AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR REDUCTION SAUCE to the YOGURT/GRANOLA/BERRY PARFAITS topped with SPLASH to the TROPICAL FRUIT AND POMEGRANATE SAUCE SMOOTHIES and last, but certainly not least, the SPLASH MARGARITAS!

I thank you and all of the Yogis and Yoginis will be thanking you as well!
Hugs,
Carol

This has to be the best way to wake up on a snowy morning!  We had a late snow fall this spring, so hard that they actually closed the schools the night before…  the excitement abounded in my house at the news of course.  And I immediately thought of this amazingly simple yet awesome recipe my mother used to make when I was a kid.  It smells so wonderful when you wake up and is wholesome and hearty!  Perfect for a snow day!!

I hope you enjoy!

Sherea

Overnight Oatmeal

Ingredients:

1 cup steel cut oats
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup raisins (I like to mix golden and red)
4 cups water
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 Tbs Pomegranate Reduction Sauce

Directions:

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients and set to low heat. Cover and let cook for 8 to 9 hours.

Stir and remove to serving bowls.

Serves 4

*This method works best if started before you go to bed. This way your oatmeal will be finished by morning.

** this is a great recipe to make at the start of a week and scoop out some in pre-portioned microwave safe bowls… an excellent quick grab and go breakfast for the work day too!

***This and similar items can be found at www.clubsauce.com.  Consider using blueberry merlot, black currant cabernet, tart cherry syrah, or pomegranate port as additional compliments to this dish. (The alcohol has been cooked out during the reduction process)

I don’t know about you, but the change to Daylight Saving Time has to be one of the hardest things to get your body adjusted to!  I am seriously not myself for a good week or more while my biorhythms get into the new order of things, and my poor little boy is experiencing the same difficulty.  So what to do when you need to get everyone off to work and school but you’re over tired and moving slowly?  Sitting down for breakfast is nearly impossible unless you can get away with going to work in your pj’s (in my dreams!).  Since I was awake last night, when I should have been in bed (my body still thinks it’s an hour earlier of course), I decided that planning ahead for the next morning was in order… based on what I had on hand in the fridge, freezer and pantry, a smoothie looked to be my best course of action.

Nothing beats the fresh taste of a smoothie and there isn’t any better way to pack  a  full load of nutrition in a quick and easy breakfast than with yogurt, berries and a little pomegranate  — And bonus,  it can move around with you while you get ready!  Try this one on for size, you won’t be disappointed!

Sherea

Pomegranate Berry Smoothie

1 C  Low Fat or Fat Free  Vanilla (or Plain) Yogurt

1 C  fresh or frozen berries of choice (I like the mixed frozen berries for a full flavenoid and antioxidant boost)

1 banana (optional – it makes the smoothie a little thicker which may or may not suit your taste)

1 tbs     pomegranate reduction sauce***

1.     Place all ingredients in a blender and blend together until smooth.

2.     Serve in a tall glass with a straw!  How’s that for easy!!

Servings: 2

Cooking Tips

*** Stir in  1Tbs of Flax Seed oil (cold pressed) after blending for the added benefits of healthy Omega-3’s!
***This and similar items can be found at www.clubsauce.com.  Consider using blueberry merlot, black currant cabernet, tart cherry syrah, or pomegranate port as additional compliments to this dish. (The alcohol has been cooked out during the reduction process)