The Sweet and Sticky History of the Date, History
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Throughout the Middle East, the versatile fruit has been revered since antiquity. How will it fare in a changing world?
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Easy Biko Recipe (Filipino Sticky Rice Cake) - Sweet Simple Vegan
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The Sweet and Sticky History of the Date, History
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A Love Affair With Dates, The Fruit At The Cultural Heart Of Oman : The Salt : NPR
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The Sweet Gum Head: A Place for All Kinds of Radical Queerness – Southern Review of Books
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The Sweet and Sticky History of the Date, History
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Sticky Toffee Pudding - The Daring Gourmet
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The Sweet and Sticky History of the Date, History
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An ode to sticky date pudding
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The Sweet and Sticky History of the Date, History
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The Sweet and Sticky History of the Date, History