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Recipes featuring dates, dried fruits, nuts and other local ingredients!

Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away. But this love day doesn’t have to be about an exclusive reservation at a fancy restaurant. Consider some fun out-of-the-box date ideas featuring dates from Sphinx! After all, dates are a natural aphrodisiac—so dial up the romance this Feb. 14 with these simple tips.

For those who gave Veganuary a go and are considering continuing the vegan lifestyle throughout the rest of 2024 and beyond, dates are a great option for many reasons. These versatile little nuggets of joy have some great benefits and can be used in both sweet and savory recipes. An added bonus, they can be used as a natural sweetener in place of white sugar or honey.

Read on to learn more about why dates should be every vegan-enthusiasts pantry staple! Plus, Sphinx Date Co. shares a drool-worthy (and easy!) vegan date loaf recipe.

• Date bark is all the rage right now (just ask TikTok!). Videos showcasing how to make a quick and easy date bark using Medjool dates as the base are blowing up social media sites. But Sphinx Date Co. likes to think they’re ahead of the trend — after all, they’ve been boasting the benefits and deliciousness of dates for decades! Regardless, Sphinx Date Co. weighs in on the viral date bark trend and adds a few of their own twists and tips.

This year, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Friday, Sept. 15 and ends at sundown on Sunday, Sept. 17. A celebration of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah is the first of the Jewish High Holy Days. This holiday has long served as a period for self-reflection, recommitment and reconnection to God and an opportunity to improve in the year ahead. It also includes gatherings with family and friends and food —including dates!

Forming a new habit can seem daunting, but it’s really all about making a decision — and committing to that decision. While there are so many “healthy” eating and lifestyle trends, the habits that are most likely to stick are unique to each individual. Looking to start a healthy new habit? Sphinx Date Co. offers three healthy habits — and tips on how to make those habits stick.

As the summer drags on and the weather heats up, who wants to spend hours in a hot kitchen or standing over the grill? Summertime noshing should be light, refreshing and, most importantly, cool. With that in mind, Sphinx Date Co. suggests some simple salads and side dishes that can be jazzed up to serve as a main dish when cooking a big meal is out of the question.

The weather is heating up and the tourists are bee-lining it out of town! But Arizona is actually a pretty cool place to spend the summer. Sphinx Date Co. offers some suggestions on how to enjoy the season without leaving town.

 A visit to a local farmers market is a fun way to spend a morning with the family, friends or a date. With a wide variety of food and beverages, artisan products, handmade items, clothing and pet treats and supplies, there is usually a little something for everyone at the farmers market. When planning a trip to the market, it’s important to be prepared. Sphinx Date Co. offers some quick tips to ensure a successful trip to the farmer’s market.

Dates are one of Mother Nature’s super foods! These naturally sweet little nuggets are super user friendly and can be incorporated into both sweet and savory recipes. But not only are they delicious, they are healthy too! Sphinx Date Co. shares some of the benefits of dates.