Dates taste weird for me when they’re not in bread.
The first time I tasted dates was a few years ago when my cousin brought home some from a trip abroad and gave them to all of us. I didn’t know any recipe that used dates so while I was researching for some, I tried eating them as is. They didn’t taste bad. In fact, after getting the first taste, you would get used to their taste and would even love them. It’s just that it’s a bit sweet and spicy at the same time. Spicy, not in a hot way, but it tasted like it was flavored with something strong. I decided back then that I only prefer it in bread or in cakes.
My most favorite date recipe was the date walnut cake I found in a hole-in-the-wall café. It tasted like nuts, but with a bit of a kick because of the “spiciness” that dates have. I love pairing it with black coffee or with jasmine tea.
It’s my signature order. Everyone in the small café already knows that it’s what I came here for. There’s one other date recipe that I love eating too, most especially with a generous amount of cream cheese spread on top—a slice of date nut bread.
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Quick Tip: It’s best served with a cup of tea.