Topic: dates

May 12, 2016
1:37 am

Gluten-free, vegan medjool date bars (Aly Miller)

Need atomic-level energy? Try treats from Iranian dates

These healthy and invigorating Medjool Date Energy Bars build on a classic Mideast staple, layering exotic flavors on a sweet and nourishing base

By Aly Miller

February 3, 2016
4:57 pm

The Seven Species Salad created by Waldorf Astoria executive chef Itzik Barak for a global Waldorf tasting competition (Courtesy Sarka Babicka)

A salad of biblical proportions at the Waldorf

Master chef Itzik Barak brings the traditional seven species to his hotel chain’s annual competition

By Jessica Steinberg

April 9, 2015
4:46 am

A pomegranate (Photo credit: CC-BY-SA Aravind Sivaraj/Wikimedia Commons)

Pomegranate-date combo helps prevent heart attacks, Israeli study finds

Technion scientists say half a glass of pomegranate juice and 3 dates a day can protect arteries, reduce cholesterol buildup by 28%

By Times of Israel staff

September 16, 2014
9:56 pm

The Coachella Valley High School Arab mascot before its make-over. (YouTube screenshot)

Arabs become Mighty Arabs

California high school alters team name and logo to be less offensive

By Renee Ghert-Zand

April 6, 2014
9:20 am

Illustrative picture: Matzah (photo credit: Sophie Gordon/Flash90)

Go free (from matzah meal) this Passover

Local chefs often sub in ground almonds in their schnitzel, cookies and salads

By Jessica Steinberg

January 24, 2013
2:40 pm

The almond tree is blooming, especially on Tu Bishvat (photo credit: Nati Shohat/Flash90)

Almond joy, it’s Tu Bishvat time

Branch out and climb a tree, chew on a carob pod, or frolic in an orchard for the Jewish Arbor Day

By Jessica Steinberg

September 14, 2012
5:56 am

A catch of white sea bass at Ensenada fish market, Baja California, Mexico, 1 May 2012 (Photo credit: Tomascastelazo/Wikimedia Commons/CCA-SA)

Pomegranate molasses, honeyed breads and paleta popsicles: the ingredients of a sweet season

Top five ways to ensure good eats during the High Holiday festivities

By Jessica Steinberg

September 12, 2012
5:37 pm

Phyllis Glazer's no-oil granola bar with dates and other dried fruits (Courtesy Phyllis Glazer, photo credit by Dania Weiner)

It’s a date

Get to know the Barhi, the yellow-skinned sibling of the better-known brown fruit

By Phyllis Glazer