November: Pomegranates

Pomegranates will be available at your school on Monday, November 17^th by 1 pm.

1. Contact your teacher to schedule a time for your tasting.
2. Check with your teacher if any students have food allergies.
3. Take the Harvest of the Month home and prepare them for your tasting! There are many recipe ideas included in the handouts, but you can always keep it simple.
4. Look over the curriculum and plan key education nuggets you think your class will enjoy.
5. Return the green canvas bag the produce came in to the pick up location.

Coming soon

• A single pomegranate can hold anywhere from 200 to 1,400 seeds, according to Kids encyclopedia facts!
• The juicy, red part of the seed is called an aril, and it's the part we eat!
• In many cultures, pomegranates are seen as symbols of good luck, health, and prosperity.
• The color of the pomegranate rind can vary from pink to red to brick, but the color doesn't always indicate ripeness.
• Pomegranates can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two months.

Ingredient ideas:

• Topper for pancakes or oatmeal
• Additional garnish for Balsamic-maple Glazed Roasted Rainbow Carrots
• Add to your water with some lemon slices for a refreshing spa water beverage!

• Creekside: Front office
• Donner Trail: Front office (produce goes on the Donner Trail bus at 8 am)
• Glenshire: Front office
• Kings Beach: Teacher lounge (across from the main office)
• SELS: Front office
• Tahoe Lake: Outside main office
• Truckee: Teacher lounge (across from the main office)