Whilst walking around a farmers market on Saturday in the crisp morning air, memories came flooding back to me when I spied pomegranates for sale for $2.00 each.
As a child, I used to accompany my mother to the local market on Saturday mornings to help with the shopping. In the winter months I looked forward to purchasing a pomegranate for the princely sum of sixpence with my pocket money. These fruits seemed enormous to a young girl.
I would take my pomegranate home and after lunch I would cut it in half and then, armed with a teaspoon, I would sit at the dining room table and carefully prize the ruby jewels from the bitter membrane surrounding them and then savour the sweet juice and later chew the pips. Since no one else in the family liked the taste, I had it all to myself!
It seemed to take a long time to consume one of these fruits, ensuring that no ruby jewel escaped my prying fingers. How I enjoyed this experience. In my opinion, it was sixpence well spent.
Have you ever tried one?
Simply Susan
About Simply Susan
- Simply Susan
- Made in England, Susan grew up particularly enjoying collecting second hand books and visiting jumble sales for bargains. She moved to Australia where she developed a passion for 'Treasure' hunting in opportunity shops. This led to her home becoming a refuge for orphaned bears and an assortment of hand made objects. Susan loves to spend her time creating beautiful country crafts and writing poems about her creations and life experiences. When not busily sewing or writing Susan enjoys hosting themed afternoon teas for her friends and relaxing in her home on the beautiful Gold Coast. May you enjoy Simply Susan's musings.
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