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Raene
08-12-2008, 09:54 AM
We only get dried ones where I live, sad isn't it? And there are only 3 varieties...Medjool, Deglet, and something else.
I'm interested in buying dates online, possibly from the Date People, and would love to know what other varieties are like before purchasing.
I like medjools and DO NOT like Deglets. :) Thanks!!!
prettyenough
08-12-2008, 10:14 AM
i dont know a whole lot about them but i did have a question myself - what can you put in place of dates in recipes? i havent been able to find them in any of the stores here :(
Veganforlife
08-12-2008, 10:16 AM
In place of dates - raisins? Figs?

Get a sample box from the date people. Then you can decide which you like the best.
Raene
08-12-2008, 11:25 AM
In place of dates - raisins? Figs?

Get a sample box from the date people. Then you can decide which you like the best.

I can't spend $20+ not knowing what they taste like...
Raene
08-12-2008, 11:25 AM
i dont know a whole lot about them but i did have a question myself - what can you put in place of dates in recipes? i havent been able to find them in any of the stores here :(

I almost always use raisins in place. Or if it's a pie crust recipe I just use agave. My favorite pie crust is simple...almonds, coconut, and agave mixed in FP. It's that easy and it's a huge hit.
RawHeaven
08-12-2008, 12:13 PM
My favorite pie crust is simple...almonds, coconut, and agave mixed in FP. It's that easy and it's a huge hit.

My favorite pie crust ingredients too! It works.
Sugar Snap Pea
08-12-2008, 12:29 PM
Medjool dates = what I eat when I'm dying for sweets! Love them!
Veganforlife
08-12-2008, 12:32 PM
I can't spend $20+ not knowing what they taste like...

They ALL taste similar. Sweet and good. How do you know until you try them...?
petaltothemetal
08-12-2008, 12:32 PM
You can use the softer, lighter colored figs. They are both cheaper and lower on calories. The reason I think raw food recipes don't feature them as much, I think, is because they're harder to blend smooth, even after soaking. (The black ones won't blend at all and are too strongly flavored for most recipes.) Golden raisins are sweet and blend well when soaked, too.
Revvell
08-12-2008, 12:43 PM
I can't spend $20+ not knowing what they taste like...

How will you know what they taste like until you taste them? That's why they offer the sample pack.
Raene
08-12-2008, 02:18 PM
Okay, but the Deglets are a really disgusting texture and I don't want to order a gift amount and have them be a similar texture! Blech.
Revvell
08-12-2008, 04:23 PM
Have you had them from Date People? Might be different but you'll never know if you don't check 'em out. Different batches from different places taste different. I get my medjools from 3 different places and they are all different.
fruitandveggies
08-13-2008, 08:32 AM
I have a question: are all dates raw or does it have to saw 'raw' on the package? I just got a tub of dried dates at Costco and I'm thinking that they probably aren't raw...
Raene
08-13-2008, 08:45 AM
I just heard from the bulk dept at my HFS that they are steaming dried dates now. WTF???
Bananna
08-13-2008, 10:38 AM
I just can't get past the worm thread :(
Raene
08-13-2008, 10:46 AM
I just can't get past the worm thread :(

LMAO. I think about this every time I eat dates. I open them with my fingers, do a worm search, and only then do I feel okay about eating the date...haha.
lizzyrose
08-13-2008, 11:40 AM
Who are the Date People?
petaltothemetal
08-13-2008, 12:09 PM
and what is a worm thread?
Revvell
08-13-2008, 12:12 PM
and what is a worm thread?

I do believe there's a thread here on dates and worms. :rolleyes:
Revvell
08-13-2008, 12:13 PM
Who are the Date People?

Company that sells dates
Bananna
08-14-2008, 09:16 AM
Yeah...dates can have worms inside. Apparently so can raisins...