Comments on: Got a date?

By: Leela@SheSimmers

Leela@SheSimmers — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:24:12 +0000

Bookmarked. I’m such a sucker for jam recipes. You already had me at dates, then you threw in Thai chillis and I’m sold.

I used to hate dates growing up. Can’t remember why. But then I also hated other dried fruits, especially dried persimmons (shudder). Now I just can’t have enough of them.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:22:38 +0000

Reeni – The date paste is a lifesaver – love it, I found mine in a Greek market.

Lori – You have to try them fresh – there is simply no comparison. I think you will love the canning/jamming – the results are so rewarding

Kitchen Butterfly – Agreed!

Taste of Beirut – I am so glad too, otherwise I’d never know what I was missing. I cannot wait to look up your cookie recipe, sounds divine. I’ve had the whole dates in syrup and it is truly delicious. Thanks for sharing.

By: tasteofbeirut

tasteofbeirut — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:33:50 +0000

I am so glad you got over your dislike of dates! In the middle-east we love them ! I made some Saudi date cookies recently (no bake) and they were gone within minutes.
Thanks for that jam recipe too, sounds like it could be amazing on a slice of bread!
In our cuisine, we make a jam with whole dates, in a syrup, and serve it by itself on a plate with coffee, for something sweet
I like all your explanantions re dates, too very informative

By: Kitchen Butterfly

Kitchen Butterfly — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:06:57 +0000

The first time I saw fresh dates, I was in shock. Didn’t realise they sold them fresh…..you learn everyday

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:46:51 +0000

I’ve never had them fresh. Since I know Mexican food is much better than Taco Bell, then I must try them! They sound wonderful. I do want to start cooking and baking with them more for sweetness and I’ve considered using date sugar as well, but haven’t yet. I love that jam recipe. I’m going to give my first round of canning/jammin’ a go this summer.

By: Reeni

Reeni — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:27:00 +0000

I love dates! Your spread sounds so yummy. I never saw date paste – I think I would eat it by the spoonful.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:43:17 +0000

Sophie – My Brussels friend! I have to say its darn tasty!

Ruth – Glad you like it. Does anything not work with parma ham – yum!

Lisa – Ah date shakes – yum!

Sook – What a delicious voyage of discovery awaits you.

By: Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes

Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:47:35 +0000

My husband adores dates. I had never had them until he introduced them to me just a couple of months ago. Yummy!

By: lisaiscooking

lisaiscooking — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:21:32 +0000

I do love a good medjool, and your jam sounds incredible! This post got me thinking back to the date shakes in Palm Springs. I need to visit again!

By: ruth

ruth — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:25:31 +0000

I love to munch on them wrapped up in parma ham! they really are addictive. And that jam, sheer perfection!