I am happy that it is cloudy today . But i can't pray for rain as rain will spoil date gardens that are ready to harvest in a week .I hope it won't rain until farmers are done with their date harvesting process .
They need sunlight so that harvested half ripen fruit can be laid down under sun and reach to it's state where it's color and taste is perfect to eat and farmers will be rewarded for their long hard work . Some images that might help you to get it
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dates are harvested when they look half ripen like this
there were numerous dishes made by dates when i searched for date dishes but i found this one so tempting :)
Two sisters of hubby are married in villages near our city .They have date gardens and mango gardens as well. mangoes season is on peak as mangoes are in market already .It is monsoon season and it has been raining in almost whole country . We would love it but after date harvest of course . Monsoon season comes with clouds and rains though one thing i don't like about it .Air disappears completely .It only appears in shape of wind storm otherwise everything stays still as lifeless :(
I can see bundle of air in my imagination moving through atmosphere .Performing her jobs so well. Moving clouds ,spreading seeds, drawing on heart of lakes and pouring life in scenes.I can't count her duties though i am glad she helps birds to fly ,branches to knock on strictly closed windows and fly away umbrella so one can feel how touch of rain transform soul :)
Stay amazing guys ,sending tons of positive energy and lots of love and best wishes!
God Bless You All!
This is so interesting about the date harvest. Such hard work too.
ReplyDeleteDates are amazing, but they just getting more and more popular here. I should use them more often in my kitchen, even though they can be quite expensive. Have a lovely day☺
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your post Baili, I love dried dates - on UK supermarket shelves they are of course brown and sticky in boxes. My mother used to fill them with marzipan to make them like sweets. I hope the rain holds off for your harvest. Betty x
ReplyDeleteWe are always at the mercy of nature, Baili. I hope the rains will hold off so the dates can be harvested.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the information. I love to eat dates, but had no idea what the harvesting process was.
ReplyDeleteRather like mangoes.
ReplyDeleteKeep safe and take care.
Mmmm, I love dates!
ReplyDeleteA good post and I enjoyed the images you used …
ReplyDeleteYou stay amazing too dear Baili …
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
I did not know how much goes into harvesting dates. I only know they are delicious.
ReplyDeleteWe love dates but I’ve never considered their harvest. Thank you for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteI love dates so it's interesting to hear about the harvest procedure.
ReplyDeleteLooks really tasty.
ReplyDeleteI love dates, I get them from our stores rolled in almonds--what a treat! They are very expensive though. :(
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Dates are very good to eat. That pie looks really good.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the rain will hold off just long enough for the datex to be OK then it will rain to cook things down for you.
I remember the first time I saw a picture of date trees; it was here on your blog! I had never realized how they looked before, I just knew they were delicious. It's interesting that they are harvested when half-ripe and finish ripening off the tree. I too will hope for good weather until the harvest is finished. Farming of any kind is so dependent on the whims of nature. Farmers have to be eternal optimists!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week, dear baili.
So glad you shared this interesting post and photos on dates. I love dates and use them frequently in a variety of desserts. Never made a date pie before but it would be delicious. Take care and have a great day. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI love dates and we add it in our daily breakfast .interesting post .
ReplyDeleteHopefully the rain will not fall until the farmers finish the date palm harvest process. I really like dates because they are delicious and have many health benefits.
ReplyDeleteDearest Baili...WOW...such a fascinating post...it is really amazing to see how dates grow! I hadn't given a thought to that before, just bought them from our local store. I have never cooked a pie with dates before, but now that is going to change! Please wish me luck!😉 That pie looks SO tasty!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend, my beautiful friend...and stay safe!🙏🙏🙏
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Dried dates are so enjoyable as a snack and now I know a bit more about how they are harvested. Thanks, Baili, for this information. My mother used to make date bars many years ago.
ReplyDeletewell this was interesting and what a photo of that guy up near the palm harvesting dates. very cool. I really enjoyed reading this. Have a great no rain weekend and week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThe date pie with pecans looks so delectable. I love dates. They are sweet and excellent nutrition.
ReplyDeleteYour images about dates are awesome.
I hope they get a huge harvest of great dates
Have a nice weekend!
I learned a lot about the way dates are grown from this post, Baili. Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI remember my Grandmother making a candy at Christmas called Date Loaf. It was shaped in a roll and stored in a damp cloth. No one makes it anymore. I love dates and eat them sometimes. Loved the article.
ReplyDeleteDates and mangoes being harvested, you are blessed to have them so fresh. Yes, God is good to order the rains and the winds and the sun so we have these wonderful foods.
ReplyDeleteHi Baili! I'm always so enthralled when you talk about the dates, we don't have that here! I hope you get rain, but AFTER the harvest!!! :)
ReplyDeleteO trabalho agrícola é um trabalho ingrato. Que chova só depois da colheita. Gostei do texto e das fotografias...
ReplyDeleteUma boa semana com muita saúde.
Um beijo.
Dates are so Yummy, and I haven't had them in awhile. I hope the rain didn't ruin the date harvest. That is interesting to see the date fields. Is that pecan pie that I see? I love that as well. It reminds me of Autumn. Enjoy all the date goodies, Baili. They really are very tasty.
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The pecan pie looks delicious :-)
ReplyDeleteHi, Baili. I hope the date harvest has gone well in your country. I think of all the amazing people around the world who are working hard to keep people fed, like your date harvesters. One good thing that I hope comes out of this pandemic is a greater appreciation for the people who keep societies functioning. I grew up in a time and place when the dignity of work ~ all work ~ was respected. When I was in my twenties I lived in southern California. I was blown away by the beauty of the date orchards in southernmost California ~ so alien and strange after the boreal forests of Canada. I can understand how much you enjoy the orchards. Hugs to you, my friend.
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