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    Grilled Prosciutto and Date Pizza

    This recipe takes a classic pizza combination – prosciutto, mozzarella and arugula – and adds…

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    Hawaiian Pork Sliders with Pineapple and Sweet Onion Slaw

    This recipe requires a little advanced preparation, but it could not be easier to make.…

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    Southern Peaches ‘n Dates Pop Tarts

    Juicy summer peaches and brown-sugar like Medjool dates are a magical duo. When baked together…

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    Inside-Out Cheese Ball-Stuffed Dates

    Makes 24 Dates Think of these addictive cheese-filled dates as an inside-out cheese ball –…

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    Gooey Date Pistachio Bars

    Makes one 8-by-8-inch pan (about 16 bars) Plump dates are the star of these crumbly,…

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    Spring Carrot and Date Tea Cakes

    Think of this recipe as a cross between a carrot cake and a sticky toffee…

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    Keep Smiling Citrusy Date Pop Tarts

    Who doesn’t love pop tarts? Homemade pop tarts are surprisingly easy! This dough is easy…

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    Sweet and Spicy Sausage Breakfast Sandwich

    Sweet, savory, spicy and tangy – there is nothing timid about this breakfast sandwich! You’ll…

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    Prosciutto and Cheddar Crispbreads with Smashed Dates

    I like to whip up these gorgeous crisps for a satisfying lunch or multiply the…

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    Medjool Date and Castelvetrano Olive Focaccia

    Do not be intimidated by the length of this recipe, because it could not be…

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Date palms are fairly easy keepers as crops go: th Date palms are fairly easy keepers as crops go: they tolerate extreme heat, full sun, drought conditions, salty soils, and have few pests that really bother them, save for one: Gophers. These destructive little rodents, who burrow underground and feed on the roots, are responsible for killing many young palms. They are a nuisance for many agricultural crops and home gardens alike. Besides killing trees and plants by destroying their root system, their burrows divert water away from the root zone into endless underground channels, and their holes and mounds displace soil and undermine the integrity of the dykes and water structures that retain water where it’s needed. Breaches in our date palm irrigation channels caused by gopher burrows cost us countless hours and thousands of gallons of precious wasted water. Trapping and poison are historically the most common and economical means of gopher control. But there’s another effective gopher control growing in popularity that’s great for the environment too: Barn owls! Barn owls have been my favorite since I was a child. A single family of barn owls can consume 2,000 to 3,000 rodents annually! Barn owl houses placed around ranches and vineyards are an effective gopher control in addition to providing nesting sites and helping barn owl populations grow. Inspired by the fantastic film about @apricotlanefarms called The Biggest Little Farm - learn more at @thebiggestlittlefarm - we are now using barn owl houses to encourage barn owl families to breed and reside throughout the ranch and help us tackle our gopher problem. Stay tuned! We will share more details of our progress! Check out the Barn Owl Box Company and JC’s Wildlife to learn more... #barnowl #gophercontrol #audobonsociety #datepalms #farming
Dating doesn’t have to be complicated... If you Dating doesn’t have to be complicated... If you start with a great date it’s a platform for so many simple pairings with delicious and interesting results. Here are some of our favorites: • the “banana foster” • avocado, lime, chili & salt • the “peach cobbler” • the “snickers” Simple. Delicious. Period. #bestdatesever #dating #eatyourdates #stuffeddates #medjooldates
Want a quick date pitting tip? Use boning pliers! Want a quick date pitting tip? Use boning pliers! It’s a fast & easy way to remove the date seeds or pits without having to cut the dates open (keeps fingers clean too!). I get asked from time to time if it’s better to pit your dates when you receive them. Personally I believe the pits preserve the moisture in the date, which is something we value. If you wanted to pit them all at once store the fruit in your freezer until you use them. Another question I’ve received is about missing pits. This happens naturally - like other stone fruit the date seed is connected to the palm tree itself. The cap you may notice on the top of the date (or perianth) connects to the seed inside and the woody fruit stalk of the palm. When the ripened dates are jostled free during harvest sometimes the seed stays connected to the fruit arm. A final reminder: Rocky says don’t forget to spit the pit! 😉 Boning pliers shown: Messermeister (bought mine on amazon) #eatyourdates #spitthepit #bestdatesever #medjooldates
🍑 Peaches & Date Pop Tarts! 🍑 Summer and pea 🍑 Peaches & Date Pop Tarts! 🍑 Summer and peach cobbler are synonymous and dates & peaches are amazing together! We blended ripe peaches with caramely dates & cinnamon and tuck them in a portable (& kid friendly!) hand pie. These pop tarts are great for picnics, camp snacks and breakfast! Recipe on our website, don’t miss peach season without making these! #eatyourdates #peaches #peachcobbler #poptarts #handpies #medjooldates
It’s officially SUMMER and that means GRILLING s It’s officially SUMMER and that means GRILLING season! Grilled pizza is simple and easy! We reimagined a favorite- salty prosciutto, cool mozzarella, and crunchy arugula - and added our chewy, sweet dates. The resulting sweet and salty flavors are incredible. The recipe is up on our website, link in profile! Happy Summer! #eatyourdates 👩🏻‍🍳 📸 credit: @juliaheff #bestdatesever #medjooldates #summer #summergrilling #pizza
Meet our newest California themed boxes! We’ve b Meet our newest California themed boxes! We’ve been working on the art for nearly a year. These boxes celebrate the great state of California and the glory days of roadside date stands in the Coachella valley. Once plentiful, these Date Shops birthed the now infamous Date Shake, and fueled American’s passion for farm fresh dates. We founded Rancho Meladuco with the same passion for promoting this delicious, candy-like fruit and renewing America’s love of tender, fresh dates. We’re featuring our Cali boxes with our new loose packed, every day snacking dates and our new 4 lb. Grinders box. Our Cali boxes feature our tribute story to date shops in the Coachella Valley and a recipe for date shakes right on the box! Head to our website to shop them! #bestdatesever #dateshops #medjooldates #california #californiadates #saltonsea #coachella #californiafarming #rivieraofthewest #glorydays
Dreaming of these Date “snickers” ice cream ba Dreaming of these Date “snickers” ice cream bars. It’s HOT outside. To make: fork mash a layer of dates, spread softened vanilla ice cream, top with salty peanuts. Freeze. Slice. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Back in the freezer to set and enjoy! #snickers #datecaramel #eatyourdates #bestdatesever #summertime
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