Medjool dates - addicted

[jinkster]

It could be worse I suppose but I really love these!

[vixen1700]

Worked on the harvesting of them when I was at a kibbutz.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irl7iCwRZRQ

They used this contraption bolted onto the back of a tractor to shake the trees and catch them in nets. Very ingenious compared to the labour intensive ways other kibbutz harvested.

We got to eat the prize Medjools fresh from coming off the tress, a marvellous food.

[nagsheadwarrior]

Me too, Feckin pricey and super high calories but natural ones at least.

[shirt]

khidri and kholas are my favourites. particularly from bateel with caramelised pecans i nthe centre. getting too popular now though, i brought 3kg home last xmas!

[drivin_me_nuts]

Try dates before they go all dark and gooey. They are pink, crunchy sweet and taste wonderful. Moist meditaranean shops sell them when in season. Worth searching for.