The date fruit is one of the oldest cultivated fruits in the world, originating in the Middle East. In the ancient world, the date palm was known as the “Tree of Life.” It provided food, shade, building materials, rope, and even wine made from fermented dates.
In this class, we will explore the cultural and historical significance of the date palm and prepare 3 recipes: stuffed dates, a halvah spread made with date syrup and tahini, and ma’amoul – a delicate semolina cookie filled with dates.
