On Sun, 11 May 2008 19:25:49 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>I was given three pounds of extra fancy California-grown medjool dates
>by a nice church lady with whom I'm acquainted.
>
>Aside from eating them, what is a good thing to do with them? Would
>they ever be used in an entree?

Apparently dates are not a biggie in African cooking. They are
considered sweets http://www.africaguide.com/cooking.htm Our
resident South African might be able to clue us into some recipes.

I think dates are best as an appetizer or dessert. You can find some
main dishes that call for dates if you look for West or North African
recipes.
http://www.epicurious.com/tools/brow...9&threshold=50
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/231882
http://www.recipezaar.com/44107
http://www.recipezaar.com/191946

>
>Refrigerate the opened bag? I assume yes.

I don't. Didn't dates originate in hot climates with no
refrigeration?

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