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Raene
11-13-2008, 01:14 PM
And where do I get some? Can you just blend up dates to make it yourself?
MiahTay
11-13-2008, 02:04 PM
And where do I get some? Can you just blend up dates to make it yourself?

There is a description of how to make it about 1/3 of the way down within the first recipe on this page http://www.learnrawfood.com/newletter1_almondmilk.htm

Blessings,
Heather
jacsam
11-13-2008, 02:42 PM
I learned about date paste in one of the raw book I read. Here is some of what it said: For desserts, we tend to use date aste rather than whole dates, which can be different sizes, as we can obtain more accurate measurements that way. The past is also a convenient sweetener to have on hand, and can be used in smoothies or spread like jam. To make date paste: Soak pitted dates in water for 1 to 2 hours. Drain and reserve the water. Porcess the dates in a food processor, adding the soak water 1 tablespoon at a time as needed, until you have the consistency of a thick jam or butter. Transfer to a covered container and keep refrigerated. This should keep easily for a week, or much longer if frozen.

I hope this helps....I thought it was interesting.
WendyLouWho
11-13-2008, 05:21 PM
Three replies, three different ways to make date paste, lol!

The new Cafe Gratitude dessert book (Sweet Gratitude) uses date paste and I follow their method. They simply mash the dates up by hand or with a morter and pestle, no soaking, no adding water.
Raene
11-13-2008, 05:37 PM
Three replies, three different ways to make date paste, lol!

The new Cafe Gratitude dessert book (Sweet Gratitude) uses date paste and I follow their method. They simply mash the dates up by hand or with a morter and pestle, no soaking, no adding water.

Wow I like quick and easy.

Thanks, all!
lsadeseyens
12-01-2008, 07:52 PM
I too have made date paste just with a mortar and pestle. If the dates are really fresh, don't even need to soak them. It only takes a minute to mash them up and little to clean.
Revvell
12-02-2008, 07:19 AM
What the heck is date paste

Squooshed dates....
Veganforlife
12-02-2008, 09:32 AM
Or schnorked dates

::runs out of the room laughing::
Revvell
12-02-2008, 01:20 PM
Or schnorked dates

::runs out of the room laughing::

You don't want to schnork a date. It'll hurt. :rolleyes: Schnorking smoozies is bad enough but dates? At least take out the pit. :p
Veganforlife
12-02-2008, 02:35 PM
Does one schnork the pit or pit the schnork? I'm so confused... :confused::confused::confused:

pay no attention to that lady behind the curtain!