Dates have been a staple food of the Middle East and the Indus Valley for thousands of years. They are believed to have originated around Iraq, and have been cultivated since ancient times from Mesopotamia to prehistoric Egypt, possibly as early as 4000 BCE.
Dates provide a wide range of essential nutrients.
Preservative Free - Essential dried fruit from the 'tree of life' for all your naturally refined sugar free recipes.
Try replacing refind sugars in your baking with dates like in my Super Food Brownie Recipe, make delicious Chocolate Seed or Brain Balls from Dr Libby's Real Food Chef Book on sale here for a great price. Blend with Coconut Oil, Water & Lucuma Powder to make a creamy raw caramel that you can use as a sauce, in a raw cheesecakes or make your own raw caramel slice. Ask Kelly for recipe tips & ideas anytime.
Of course traditionally dates are used in savoury Morrocan inspired dishes like a Lamb Tagine as well.