Posts Tagged ‘pomegranate’

The Big Picture: Food in Armenia

The Big Picture: Food in Armenia

Armenian cuisine is a smorgasbord or smells, flavors and textures that carry a great deal of cultural importance. Whatever the occasion may be – holidays, weddings, funerals and even the casual encounter with friends, family or even strangers, you can bet on a full table and satisfied appetites. With regional influences spanning from the Middle [...]

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The Color of Pomegranates

The Color of Pomegranates

This fall, I sat impatiently as the humble pomegranate tree in my backyard blossomed, hoping that at least a few flowers would give way to the round, supple fruit I loved so much. The above photo showcases the fruits of labor of my little pomegranate tree that could, and while only two midsized pomegranates came [...]

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The Pomegranate: Symbol of an Entire Culture

The Pomegranate: Symbol of an Entire Culture

The central fruit in Armenian culture, the pomegranate is used as a staple fruit in Armenian households worldwide. The Color of a Pomegranate, directed by [Sergei] Parajanov, is one of the gems in Armenian film history, and in Armenian mythology, the pomegranate symbolizes fertility and abundance. It is also very much used in Persian cooking, [...]

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