Tuesday, January 08, 2008

In Pursuit of the Pomegranate

"In Pursuit of the Pomegranate

There are reasons to love Istanbul in winter, not the least of which is that it is pomegranate season.

“Nar” in Turkish, the scuffed-looking round fruit is at its peak of sweetness and you can order a glass of it almost anywhere, freshly squeezed, for just a few lira."

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