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Gluten-free, vegan medjool date bars (Aly Miller)
May 12, 2016, 1:37 am
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
The Seven Species Salad created by Waldorf Astoria executive chef Itzik Barak for a global Waldorf tasting competition (Courtesy Sarka Babicka)
February 3, 2016, 4:57 pm
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
A pomegranate (Photo credit: CC-BY-SA Aravind Sivaraj/Wikimedia Commons)
April 9, 2015, 4:46 am
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 TOI staff
The Coachella Valley High School Arab mascot before its make-over. (YouTube screenshot)
September 16, 2014, 9:56 pm
Arabs become Mighty Arabs
California high school alters team name and logo to be less offensive
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Illustrative picture: Matzah (photo credit: Sophie Gordon/Flash90)
April 6, 2014, 9:20 am
Go free (from matzah meal) this Passover
Local chefs often sub in ground almonds in their schnitzel, cookies and salads
By Jessica Steinberg
The almond tree is blooming, especially on Tu Bishvat (photo credit: Nati Shohat/Flash90)
January 24, 2013, 2:40 pm
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
A catch of white sea bass at Ensenada fish market, Baja California, Mexico, 1 May 2012 (Photo credit: Tomascastelazo/Wikimedia Commons/CCA-SA)
September 14, 2012, 5:56 am
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
Phyllis Glazer's no-oil granola bar with dates and other dried fruits (Courtesy Phyllis Glazer, photo credit by Dania Weiner)
September 12, 2012, 5:37 pm
It’s a date
Get to know the Barhi, the yellow-skinned sibling of the better-known brown fruit
By Phyllis Glazer
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