Who hasn’t experienced a grape? Nothing beats the instant gratification of this lovely snack (or simple stand-in for dessert). You may have had grapes in a chicken salad or dessert or in the guise of grape jelly, raisins, oil, vinegar, juice and (of course) wine. Grapes have been consumed as either fruit or wine since the ancient Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans were around. In other words, grapes have been witness to the beginnings of Western Civilization!
Grapes are a good source of fiber, potassium. Vitamins C, B6 and Thiamine (which is necessary for all organ systems). Red grapes are particularly high in antioxidants.
But don’t let all this goodness interfere with the pleasure of eating a lovely grape. Purchase grapes that are firm, wrinkle free, without spots and that are not white where they attach to the stem. Wash them thoroughly. Don’t confuse the ‘bloom’ (white coating) with lack of washing. Detach a cluster from the stem by cutting with scissors. This way the stems won’t dry out and the still attached grapes will not become soft or shriveled before their time. Store them in the refrigerator (wrapped loosely in a paper towel and stored in a plastic bag with holes). If you can restrain yourself, let them warm up just a bit before eating.
Aren’t they beautiful to look at as well? Let’s get civilized!
Speaking of civilized and your love of humor, Paula, you might appreciate a quote from Peter Ustinov:
ReplyDeleteAt a young age, I was irrevocably betrothed to laughter, the sound of which has always seemed to me to be the most civilized music in the world.
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