Bleeding Espresso

10 November 2008

POM wonderful contest announcement

Remember when we were talking about pomegranates a while back? Well I’ve enjoyed many more since then, and I hope you have too.

By chance, have you been playing around with pomegranate recipes?

If so, you’re in luck.

I’ve received word that POM Wonderful, the, ahem, wonderful pomegranate company out of California, is sponsoring a contest:

Attention Recipe Gurus & Pomegranate Lovers:

POM Wonderful Invites You To Share Your Pomegranate Recipes

Who is POM Wonderful?

POM Wonderful is the largest producer of California Wonderful pomegranates, which the company exclusively grows and sells. The company also juices its fresh pomegranates to make its delicious, all-natural, POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice. POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice and POM Tea are available year-round at retail and are found in the refrigerated section of supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide.

What are we asking?

We are inviting bloggers everywhere to submit their favorite original pomegranate recipes for a chance to be a featured blogger for POM Wonderful and enjoy the $5000 prize. To enter, visit www.pomfresh.com/recipe

What’s the Catch?

The recipe must be an original and include fresh pomegranates. The winner will submit twelve (12) monthly blog submissions as the POM Wonderful featured blogger.

What’s in it for you?

$5,000 prize-enough said
Exposure on the POM Wonderful blog

Who is Eligible to Participate?

This opportunity is open to everyone.

Please feel free to pass this invite along to your friends, family and any fellow pomegranate lovers who may be interested. Rules and guidelines will also be available here http://www.pomfresh.com/rules/

When do we get started?

The POM Wonderful Recipe Contest begins at 12:01 AM Pacific Time on October 22, 2008 and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on November 30, 2008.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

My-lan Beauford at mylanb@fanscape.com

Best of luck pomegranate lovers!

15 beans of wisdom »

15 beans of wisdom to “POM wonderful contest announcement”

Gil on 10 Nov 2008 at 8:15 am #

Good luck!

Well I won’t be submitting recipes, but yes, good luck to those who will be
nyc/caribbean ragazza on 10 Nov 2008 at 8:16 am #

I’ve got nothing. ha

The only POM recipe I know is a drink with vodka, orange juice and ginger ale.

That would be a winner with me!
Charlotte on 10 Nov 2008 at 9:52 am #

The catch is also that it is for US residents only!

Charlotte’s last blog post..Which Book Shall I Take to New York?

Bummer I’d still love to see pomegranate recipes if that inspires anyone outside of the US…and I promise to post my favorites
My Mélange on 10 Nov 2008 at 2:11 pm #

I love pomegranate juice- but have had trouble with the actual fruit. I always wonder if you are supposed to eat the seeds- the one I had tried the seeds were too hard and I had to just use it for juice. Is that normal?

And, based on a earlier experience, I don’t think I’ll be signing up for a recipe contest any time soon

My Mélange’s last blog post..Travel Photo Friday : Greece is the Word

I eat the seeds, but I don’t really bite them, just kind of swallow them after sucking of the good stuff

And I fully respect your contest decision
Laura on 10 Nov 2008 at 2:15 pm #

No recipes from me. But some pomegranate insight. It is a fruit that is eaten on Rosh Hashanah, where each little seed/juice packet is as a commandment. Not many fruits have that level of importance.

That *is* important! Thanks for sharing Laura
Eleonora on 10 Nov 2008 at 11:31 pm #

Your blog is super. So are your photographies. They make me hungry. I have spent a nice moment when seeing them. Thanks a lot.

Thanks so much for stopping by Eleonora
Britt on 11 Nov 2008 at 5:30 am #

That’s interesting! Wish I knew something about cooking lol

Britt’s last blog post..life…sigh…

Hah, well you can still enjoy pomegranates, right? Thanks for stopping by
helena on 12 Nov 2008 at 10:30 am #

I’ve got a winner of a salad recipe using pomegranates….I’ll sign up

Yum!
helena on 12 Nov 2008 at 10:34 am #

Well, the contest is only open to US residents, so that counts me out! I visited the site and I loved some of their recipes.

Well…I wouldn’t mind the recipe anyway
Erin on 12 Nov 2008 at 6:54 pm #

I had my very first pomegranate this week. It was SO good. I’m hooked. Since I can’t participate, I’ll have to go and look at recipes just for my own fun

Erin’s last blog post..Mad Libs…your version

If you find any great ones, Erin, do share here!
helena on 13 Nov 2008 at 7:46 pm #

The recipe is destined for my next book, about my years in Greece, if my illustrations get up to scratch. I’m dithering with the design and it’s taking my focus away from the writing.

Ooh, I’ll be waiting impatiently
helena on 13 Nov 2008 at 8:27 pm #

Thank you. Not half as impatiently as me! Procrastination is a powerful deterrent…

Unfortunately I know this animal quite well….
helena on 13 Nov 2008 at 8:31 pm #

I posted a query, asking if you would know why I’m slowly killing my African violet, but I can’t remember where it is. If you replied, can you tell me again? Many thanks.

Sure, my response is here
jen of a2eatwrite on 18 Nov 2008 at 1:14 pm #

Good luck – I doubt I’ll get something in on time.

jen of a2eatwrite’s last blog post..Wow! And thank yous…

I can’t play since I’m not a US resident, but I know there’s also more fun with this contest over at Jenn’s The Foodie Blogroll
marti on 22 Dec 2008 at 11:46 pm #

I LOVE POMEGRANATES! I just cut the little beauty open on a plate (so as not to lose any juice, which I lick up later) and ravage those little red jewels like there’s no tomorrow…I can eat a whole one myself in about ten minutes, and have been doing so for a long time… even way before I knew how good the sweet beautiful red juice is for you…of course you can eat the seeds! (unless you’re allergic!) What else WOULD you eat??? I was actually looking for a nice Xmas fruit salad, on which I could sprinkle the lovely little pom poms as I call them, for their festive color—I think I’ll make up and ambrosia of sorts, being sure to include kiwi garnish for the required green…I won’t be entering the contest…just wanted to put my two cents in…by the way, anything from red to purple in the food groups has the most anti-oxidents and/or life-enhancing nutrition—it’s inherent in the chemical make-up of the color! (or light waves or something!) Think red cabbage, red apples and potatoes (skins on!), raspberries, blueberries, etc. etc. Happy Holidays, Good Health, and Peace and Poms!!!

Thanks so much for adding your excitement Marti! They truly are wonderful at all times, but a Christmas salad sounds especially yummy