In our house, dates are a thing. I mean….you’ll find my 15-year-old daughter snacking on them with a bit of dark chocolate and walnuts, my son loving them in chocolate smoothies, and my niece putting them in everything from bowls to homemade cookies. I myself love to come up with creative snacks out of them for my kids. Sometimes you’ll hear a shout from the pantry, “Who ate the last date??” Whether it’s eating dates by themselves or sliding them into a recipe, they are a pantry staple at our house.
Having littles makes me adore the fact that dates are so easy to cook with, especially anywhere you want a kiss of caramelly-sweetness, naturally. Dates give you every reason under the sun to enjoy them - they are high in fiber, have a low glycemic index, and are a source of iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and what I call “the sunshine vitamin” - vitamin D.
Because of their fiber content, they slow digestion, and if you’re a parent, you know this is a total winner! Kids can get hungry fast, and keeping them full - on nutritious food - is always a goal.
Spring is in full swing, and with Easter just around the corner, it's time to start planning that perfect brunch gathering. One of the best things about brunch is how versatile the meal is. You can go savory or sweet, focus on breakfast or lunch dishes, or even have a mix of everything!
But with so many choices, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Luckily our influencer partners and team at Natural Delights know a thing or two about creating tasty and beautiful recipes. From fresh salads to decadent desserts, here are some elegant ideas to make your brunch a hit. So, grab your apron and let's dive into the delicious world of Easter brunch!
When you’re at home pulling out those shiny green containers with juicy Medjool dates, you likely don’t think much about all the effort it took to get those dates to your door. Sure, the bright packaging says things like “fresh” and “raised on sunshine,” but what exactly does that mean? Believe it or not, the Medjool date has a rich history dating back six millennia, and every single fruit is harvested by hand. From the journey to the United States to the sunshine fields of the Bard Valley, all the way to packaging, processing, and shipping to stores, here is everything you need to know about these tasty little stone fruits—and all of the delicious recipes you can make.
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