Dates

So this week the wife and I went to Costco to pick up a few essentials in bulk and while we were there I noticed an enticing platter of dried fruit for sale. I thought to myself, "Man this would be great to have next week because I'll be studying for finals and it'll be nice to have a healthy snack." So after I got permission to buy it and I found out that underneath all the good looking fruit (i.e., apples, mango, apricot, etc.) there was a whole layer of dates. Initially I was quite disappointed, I figured anything that looks so similar to a suppository (or Miracle Max's magic pill) certainly cannot taste much better than one. That's where I was wrong! I love those little things! They have have a great texture, kind of like marzipan, and are sweet but not overly so. What a great discovery. Just thought I should let you all know not to judge a dried fruit by it's turd like appearance and go try a date. I promise you won't be disappointed, and should the unexpected happen and you are disappointed I will be happy to find your unwanted dates a good home.

P.S. They have pits so don't bite into them too hard! (Ask me how I know.)




Ours wasn't quite this nice but you get the idea.