When visiting Israel in the fall, one of the most prominent fruits to be seen in the markets and in fruit and juice stands is the pomegranate (rimon in Hebrew).

The pomegranate is native to the Middle East, and so grows abundantly and with very little effort on the part of the farmers. In the last decade or so it has become more and more popular despite the difficulty in getting the seeds out. But this is also the time of the year for enjoying fresh orange juice, [Read more...]