Exotic Fruit: Do You Heart Pomegranates?

Do you love pomegranates? I know I do! I would even like to start a movement with the goal of adding pomegranates to the traditional American Thanksgiving cornucopia.  (Care to participate in the Thanksgiving cornucopia POLL and cast your vote? )

Pomegranates are so exotic and enjoy an exotic history!   Indeed it is the food of myth and legends.

They are the wonder food of ancient civilizations like Persia and Israel.  

In fact, in ancient Greece, pomegranates were considered an aphrodisiac.  

Two respected modern publications - The Globe and Mail, “Canada’s #1 national newspaper” and The NHS in England – both claim that the claims that pomegranates are a “superfood” can be proven.

Pomegranate: A ‘superfood’ that goes straight to your heart http://t.co/ALDCAjjmVN

— Globe Health (@Globe_Health) December 4, 2013

Pomegranate: superfood or fad? We investigate http://t.co/XHGc474ppv pic.twitter.com/oxIgzXk3Ej

— NHS Choices (@NHSChoices) February 2, 2015

Shared the link via my post stream on Google Plus stream, but in case you didn't see it there, view it here. If you are on Pinterest, please visit my pinboard dedicated to POMEGRANATES? Started the board a couple of years ago and to date, it has 100 pins: recipes (food and drinks), beauty and healthcare products, etc. 

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Fabulous Food Finds on Twitter ~ What's Being Tweeted for "Foodie Friday"

I love the post series I publish at this foodie blog that is tagged "Foodie Friday".  These are my 3 favorite posts so far.

Let's Do Sushi! Keep It Kosher!

Raw Coconut Fig Slice (Reblog)

World Cuisine : Japan’s 10 weirdest ice cream flavors (Reblog)

For this Foodie Friday I decided to share what other bloggers posts on Twitter.  #FoodieFriday is a very popular hashtag.  Hope you like my shares.  Do you share content on social media with this hashtag??  Let me know in the comments.

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Burger patties made from insects seem to be gaining popularity in #Germany – drawing the most interest from vegetarians and the environmentally conscious. Now there are even food trucks that sell these protein-packed #insektenburger. https://t.co/JvBRjF8Uz6 #FoodieFriday

— DAAD USA (@DAADnewyork) July 12, 2019

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Happy #FoodieFriday! Thanks for all of the great posts🍣 @pitugraphy @foodndrinksta @betterthanskinnyfeels @ranktheplate pic.twitter.com/C6EPhYPCgR

— SUNDA (@Sunda) July 12, 2019

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Keto fried chicken wings.
2.5 scoops of Whey Isolate approx 1.8g of carbs. #ketodiet #ketogenicdiet #KetoLifestyle #chicken #FoodieFriday pic.twitter.com/mI0lrQQTyf

— Walter Kong (@walterkong) July 12, 2019

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This is called "Nungu delight" made with Avacado and Palm fruit. How's this?? #food #foodtravelchat #FoodieFriday #foodie 🌴 😎 pic.twitter.com/BoeTLS2fWX

— Cookploration (@cookploration) November 10, 2016

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#FoodieFriday: Question 10: A traditional SA Christmas dessert of layered cake, fruit, jelly and cream. pic.twitter.com/AokxRVNifV

— Zomato South Africa (@ZomatoSA) July 15, 2016

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Here's three #vegan recipes for #foodiefriday! Traditional French cuisine is, in fact, focused on simplicity, seasonal eating and finding a balance between savoring and appreciating food, but eating it in moderation. Here's a taste of Vegan French cooking. https://t.co/FCyRtVlmNn pic.twitter.com/JES9mJIiis

— Denise Landis (@TheCooksCook) January 11, 2019

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#FoodieFriday #AfricanAmericans love the taste of their #soulfood. But it's not good enough to die for! #diabetes #hypertension #hearthealth ~ So "momma's recipes" are being modified & changed into healthier versions. https://t.co/5zaIHNXgpw ~ Enjoy #JoieDeVivre! 😍 pic.twitter.com/ed6iIsCEZl

— EverydayExoticSpices (@EverydaySpices) July 12, 2019

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Mystery Oreo Cookies Taste Like What?

Please!  Please!  Please!  NO!  I'm not imitating James Brown, the late great godfather of soul.  But I am begging!  Please!  Oreos are as American as apple pie!  Per Wikipedia:

In the United States, they were sold for 25 cents a pound (453 g) in novelty cans with clear glass tops. The first Oreo was sold onMarch 6, 1912, to a grocer in Hoboken, New Jersey. The Oreo Biscuit was renamed in 1921, to "Oreo Sandwich." A new design for the cookie was introduced in 1924.

Please don't mess with Oreos!

During the year (2017), there was a controversy about rainbow Oreos.  I survived it.

Now Oreo reveals its mystery flavor and "many tweeted that the cookie tasted like Fruity Pebbles or orange creamsicle".  

WHAT??!  I object!

Whatever!  Forget about it!  ☺❤

People do have different tastes and there is lots of food diversity to go around the world ten times over.  As long as Oreos can be used for world peace, it's all good.

Oreo reveals its mystery cookie flavor https://t.co/SZu9zdTVtI via @flipboard

— EverydayExoticSpices (@EverydaySpices) December 6, 2017

Tropickles! OR Tropickles? Walmart's Idea for Satisfying Cravings

Not sure if this is an idea who time has come or what!  Yes, I know lots of pregnant ladies crave pickles and ice cream.  But can you ever remember anybody craving fruit punch flavored pickles?  Not sure how the foodie folks at Walmart came up with this idea.  Maybe there were a bunch of pregnant ladies working in that department.  ☺

As usual, PopSugar is on top of things all thing food-related and has published a review of this product.

• Cullum, Erin. “So Walmart Just Launched Tropickles, Aka Fruit-Punch-Flavored Pickles.” POPSUGAR Food, POPSUGAR Living, 23 July 2017, www.popsugar.com/food/What-Tropickles-43744495.

Chowhound also has something to say about them.

“As unconventional as it may sound, this unlikely flavor combination is one for the books. Tangy-sweet bread and butter pickle juice against a salty peanut butter topping makes for an incredibly rich, balanced ice-cream-eating experience.”

• Skladany, Joey. “Fruit Punch Pickles Are the Most Walmart Things to Come Out of Walmart.”Chowhound, © CBS Interactive, | A TV Guide Site, 18 July 2017, www.chowhound.com/food-news/185917/fruit-punch-pickles/.

A 24 oz. jar less than $2.  
Are your curious to try them?
Great Value Tropickles at Walmart.

How to Make Pickle Ice Cream https://t.co/8O4gW3scxS @Chow

— EverydayExoticSpices (@EverydaySpices) August 7, 2017

I shop at Walmart a lot. But when it comes to strange and exotic foods, I try to talk my kids into trying them out first.  What?  I got the idea from an old cereal commercial I used to watch on TV where kids were curious to try a new cereal and the way they tested it was to coax their baby brother into eating it first.  If he liked it then it must be OK.  So?  If it's a new food product?  If my kids like it, then it must be OK!

Foodie Friday : It's Flipping Foodie Friday!

Are your weeks flying by fast or is it just me? Feels like it was a #FoodieFriday just a couple of days ago.  One week passed already and it's time for another post!

So this is what I'm sharing. Ever hear of Flipboard?

Heard of it. Tried it. Got confused because of my pea-sized brain and gave up on it! It's a good thing that my online friends are persistent. One fellow blogger says she is using this fantastic tool and enjoying much success! She was so bubbly and energetic, I decided to have at it one more time!  Eureka!  I DID IT!!

View my Flipboard Magazine.  

This time I created my Flipboard account ( https://flipboard.com/@cmoneyspinner ) and a brand new magazine. See content below.


My I Like Eating Channel on Flipboard

Tweeted it out for Foodie Friday. ( When I finally get something to work right, I have to brag! :) )

Just before I got started, received a link to an article in my eMail that explained how easy it was to publish successfully on Flipboard.  That really made things clear. After my account and my magazine were both created, I add the Flip.it bookmarklet sharing tool to my browser bookmarks bar. From that point forward, it's all been smooth sailing.


Did a search on Twitter with the terms “#FoodieFriday, Flipboard”. The results are fabulous! Wish there were more. Nevertheless … Enjoy! :)

My other #FoodieFriday posts?  Winter Salad Binging  Banana Brownies - Back for Seconds  Cool Foodies and Food Lovers Celebrating Their “Firsts” on Twitter  Raw Coconut Fig Slice (Reblog)

5 #foodies to follow on Flipboard http://t.co/OF3Aoq94oT @ruthreichl @WhiskeyAndSoba @DanielBoulud @alyjuma @VictorMoruzzi #FoodieFriday

— Flipboard (@Flipboard) October 16, 2015

Check out my Flipboard magazine, The Eats https://t.co/xUwUm3UWSY #eatsandtwitts #FridayFeeling #FlipboardFriday #motivation #FoodieFriday

— Joe Rogers (@newjabber1) June 24, 2016

Get cooking with these 5 Flipboard Magazines for #WorldFoodDay http://t.co/zPblJcdV8l #FoodieFriday pic.twitter.com/20SmL6YTZ8

— Flipboard (@Flipboard) October 16, 2015

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