If you have childhood memories of enjoying Dates when company came over, you may be surprised to know that this practice actually ties back to Asia and the Middle East where enjoying Dates has long been a symbol of hospitality. Today we can add the sentiment of wishing good health to friends and family to the positive aspects of this dreamy, chewy and sweet fruit.
When we think about Dates our minds may drift off to faraway lands, but did you know that our beautiful Medjool Dates are actually California-grown? That’s right. While this seemingly exotic fruit has roots across the globe, we didn’t need to travel far to bring you a Date that’s versatile, healthful and unapologetically candy-like. Our Certified Organic Medjool Dates are grown in the popular concert hotspot of California’s Coachella Valley. The Dates were there long before concerts in that area became a big deal, by the way. This desert area in Southern California has a climate that is perfect for this tree candy. If you’ve been there you know how warm it can be. That’s a big plus for these sweet fruits!
Medjool Dates make a perfect treat for expressing hospitality and health, for sure. Back in ancient times, people might not have known that they are teeming with health benefits. They likely enjoyed them because that’s what was available and plentiful. Well, thanks to modern studies on this darling fruit, we now know that they are not just tasty, but they are nutrition powerhouses!
When we mentioned that they are versatile, we weren’t kidding. They make great snacks just as they are, but they are also dazzling when used in appetizers. Or toss a handful in the blender with Date molasses and whir the mixture into an addictive milkshake. If you’re adventurous in the kitchen, dream up ways of using them in your dinner entrees or side dishes. And while we aren’t proposing you eat several pounds in one sitting, if you accumulate a large quantity of Date seeds, you can dry and grind them into a caffeine-free coffee alternative. That may seem like a stretch, so maybe just keep your focus on enjoying them for the easily edible fruit that they are.
So whether or not you head to Coachella to enjoy your favorite performers, you can enjoy Bella Viva Orchards’ gorgeous Certified Organic Dates anytime, anywhere. Enjoy good health and great savings by picking up our dreamy Certified Organic Medjool Dates at a rockin’ 25 percent off, or just $8.99 per pound from now through the end of November. With the holidays upon us, why not pick up extras to bestow wishes of hospitality and good health to your family and friends?!
Yes, they’re what we consider to be a dream Date! Wishing you good health as you enjoy these beautiful, real, GMO-free and additive-free fruits, friends!
