Apr 7
After spending a long winter in the deep freeze, it’s about time to dust off the ol’ Zoku popsicle maker. If like me, you’re not quite ready to go blending up those beautiful strawberries for a taste of spring, there is another flavor that can put you in mind of sunshine and take you right out to the desert. Dates. And in this case, we’re talkin’ about a Banana Date Shake Zoku pop.
You’re surviving on Pinterest, aren’t you? These first few weeks of January are hard. You’re back to eating the way you should, getting more exercise, but you’re eyeballing that lasagne with the stretchy cheese, living vicariously through images of pizza dip and cream cheese brownies. I see it in your pins! You know what, I’m right there with you. Yesterday, I wanted a bag of Doritos like nobody’s business. And after dinner, I’ve been finding myself wanting a little something sweet. Not a full blown dessert, just a little something. These little spice cookies fit the January agenda — sweetened mostly with dates and applesauce, spiced with a little cinnamon (and high in fiber!).
Jan 25
If you grew up in Southern California, you’re probably no stranger to Hadley’s. It’s an institution out in the desert, and it’s synonymous with 1 thing — dates. When I was a kid, we’d drive out to Palm Springs, passing the dinosaurs off the 10 freeway, and stop off for a date shake. Medjool dates are wonderfully sweet and sticky and they’re amazing when whirled up with milk and vanilla ice cream in a blender. But my dates were headed to breakfast, in these banana maple date scones.
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