Date Paste

Date Paste is a raw, whole food, ready to go sweetener that you can make yourself with a gel or paste like consistency.  It stores well in the fridge and is a quick & easy replacement for sugar or honey … you know it’s rare to find a child that doesn’t like the taste of sweet. Use date paste in dressings, drinks, sauce recipes or any place where one would be tempted to add a little bit of honey here or there such as, mixed in with peanut butter for fruit & veggie dip or in a peanut butter and “honey” sandwich. It is very useful to have on hand at a moments notice to add a guilt free sweetness to your dishes. I learned this recipe from Russel James’, “The Raw Chef”. Although we are not completely raw, at least 60% of our diet is raw whole foods and I have found myself learning many useful tips, tricks and lessons on food preparation from raw foodists. They have a...

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