On Sun 11 May 2008 08:55:40p, sf told us...

> 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...e=browse&att=4
> 59&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?
>

Yes, they did, and they don't spoil easily, but they do benefit from
refrigerated storage.

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