You may have seen Pom Wonderful Pomegranate Juice in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store. It seems a bit pricey and you may wonder what makes it so special. When the nice people at POM wrote me and asked if I’d be willing to accept some free bottles of their 100% Pomegranate Juice in return for a review I was eager to try it out.
POM Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice is filled with the good stuff. The good stuff being ingredients that help keep you healthy. POM contains no added sugars, colors or preservatives which is refreshing in this processed food world we live in. It also contains high levels of antioxidants and is a great source of potassium. The fact that it is gluten free allows more people to experience the health benefits POM has to offer.
No you may be wondering, “Alright, so it is healthy, does this mean it tastes awful?” The answer would be no. It may be bit of an acquired taste, but it is good. It’s kind of tart but sweet at the same time. My mom and I both really enjoy it. And it makes me feel good to know that it is probably the healthiest thing I’ve had all day…or all week. You can also cook with it. The POM Wonderful website has a recipe section which has a nice array of late night “mommy drinks”.
Right now the nice people at POM Wonderful are offering a free bottle to one of my lucky readers. To enter follow the directions below.
To Enter (worth one mandatory entry):
Visit www.pomwonderful.com and take a look at their recipes. What sounds good to you?
Extra Credit (worth one separate entry each you do):
1. Follow me via email using the box on the left. Be sure to come back and tell me who you are.
2. Follow POM Wonderful on Facebook here and be sure to come back and tell me who you are http://www.facebook.com/pomwonderful
3. Digg, Stumble or favor me on Technorati by using the SHARE button to the left. Come back and show me the link.
4. Blog about this giveaway on your own blog, Myspace or Facebook. Be sure to link back to this post and include the http://www.mysentimentexactlee.com link somewhere in the blog.
This contest is open to US Residents ages 18+ only. Contest ends February 19th at midnight EST. Winner has 48 hours to claim their prize.
Here are your random numbers:
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Timestamp: 2010-02-28 17:40:40 UTC
Congrats Rebecca Graham.
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The POM Easy Asian Lettuce Wraps look good. Thanks!
POM presents a bit of pucker that packs a weighty nutritional punch! It is crimson gold in a funky shaped bottle. The POM Red Devil? Now that’s what I’m talking about! Check it out here: http://bit.ly/aWnxCm
Crimson POM refrigerated jelly looks good. Something different for toast.
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Crimsom Jelly sounds yummy
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In the breakfast section I see a POM Passion Smoothie that looks good, I’d drink it any time of the day. I’m dying to try this product. Great giveaway, thanks.
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I love POM Wonderful! Isn’t it just yummy?
I’s like to try Pan Toasted Brie with a POM Reduction Sauce
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the POM Velvet Cupcakes with POM Cream Cheese Frosting sounds YUMMY
thanks for the chance to win!
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The Pom Turkey Chili sounds really good to try.
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I’d like to try the POM Velvet Cupcakes with POM Cream Cheese Frosting. I make these frequently so a healthier version would be wonderful.
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the pom velvet cupcakes with pom cream cheese frosting look soo good
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I love the POM Bourbon Marinated Tri-Tip recipe.
I am a subscriber
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I follow POM Wonderful on Facebook (Tamara Bennington)
the pomegranate autumn fruit salad sounds delightful!
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The POM turkey chili looks good.
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POM Velvet Cupcakes with POM Cream Cheese Frosting
The POM Cherry Caipirinha sounds wonderful.
PEAR SALAD WITH POM HONEY DIJON DRESSING AND BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES SOUNDS AND LOOKS GOOD
Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato and Pomegranate Soup
* Juice from 2-3 POM Wonderful Pomegranates* or 1 cup POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
* 1/2 cup arils from 1 large POM Wonderful Pomegranate
* 1 1/2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
* 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
* 1/3 cup onion, chopped
* 2 tablespoons green chiles, chopped
* 3 cups chicken broth (or water)
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons white pepper
* 1/2 cup dry sherry or other white wine
* 1 cup milk (nonfat or low fat)
* 1 cup crispy corn tortilla chips (1 ounce)
* 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) or sunflower seeds
* 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
Preparation
* Prepare fresh pomegranate juice.*
* Score 1 fresh pomegranate and place in a bowl of water. Break open the pomegranate underwater to free the arils (seed sacs). The arils will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the membrane will float to the top. Sieve and put the arils in a separate bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup of the arils from fruit and set aside. (Refrigerate or freeze remaining arils for another use.).
* In a stockpot, add butternut squash, sweet potato, onion, green chiles, chicken broth and pomegranate juice. Broil to a boil.
* Lower heat to a medium low and cook for 30 minutes or until squash can be easily smashed against the side of the pot with a spoon
* Add salt, pepper and sherry or white wine.
* Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Process soup in a food processor until smooth.
* Return soup to the stockpot, add 1 cup of milk (or more if mixture is too thick) and reheat.
* Serve in bowls with crisp corn chips, creme fraiche, pomegranate arils and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Nutrients per Serving
Nutrients Per Serving (1-1/3 cups): 283 calories (40% calories from fat, 45% calories from carbs), 8g protein, 33g carbohydrates, 13g total fat (5g saturated), 19mg cholesterol, 958mg sodium, 5g dietary fiber, 1071mcg vitamin A RE, 23mg vitamin C.
Note
* For 1 cup of juice, cut 2-3 large POM Wonderful Pomegranates in half and juice them with a citrus reamer or juicer. Pour mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer or sieve. Set the juice aside.
POM Velvet Cupcakes with POM Cream Cheese Frosting
I might try this for v-day
The Geisha Highball drink looks really good.
POM salsa sounds good
POM Chocolate Cupcakes with vanilla frosting sound yummy to me.
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Oh my gosh the POM Cream-Filled Chocolate Roll looks incredible!!
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I would like to cook Lamb Chops in a POM Pomegranate Bordelaise. That and a bottle of red wine.
The community recipe Pomegranate Mascarpone Cheesecake
sounds yummy.
i like the pom velvet cupcakes with pom cream cheese frosting!
I would love to make the Grilled Portobello with POM Mustard Vinaigrette and Garden Greens. Thanks.
In the desserts: Sparkling POM Sorbet. Yum.
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I follow POM Wonderful on facebook. Pomegranate is my very favorite fruit.
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Would love to win!!
The velvet cupcakes sound wonderful.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Pomegranate-Chipotle Pulled Pork Sandwiches
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I like the POM Banana Crepes recipe
wow I’d definitely love to try the POM cream-filled chocolate roll or flan with POM syrup.
POM Passion Smoothie would be delicious!
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Grilled Portobello with POM Mustard Vinaigrette and Garden Greens sounds SOOOO fab!
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I really like the coctail recipe for The Lola. I am definitely going to try it.
Crimsom Jelly sounds oh so good!
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Oh my! The POM passion smoothie sounds delicious and the picture looks scrumptious:
* 2 oz. freshly squeezed pomegranate juice* or POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
* 6 oz. non-fat yogurt
* 1 cup fresh strawberries
* Handful of ice
Thanks!!
POM Velvet Cupcakes and POM Cream Cheese Frosting!
love the POM Velvet Cupcakes with POM Cream Cheese Frosting
id love the POM Slow-Roasted Rack of Lamb with Mint Molasses
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The Cinnamon French Toast with Pom Apple Compote sounds great.
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Turkish Chopped Salad with Arils looks very good.
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The Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato and Pomegranate Soup recipe looks very tasty!
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