tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post4933406225061501354..comments2024-03-18T23:25:18.130-07:00Comments on Vegan Eats and Treats!: Palm Springs & A Trip to Sam Cobb Date Farm! Ameyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-8255610456158171752016-04-06T23:26:25.746-07:002016-04-06T23:26:25.746-07:00Yeah, the date farm tour was really cool. SO neat ...Yeah, the date farm tour was really cool. SO neat to see the trees and feel how cool it was in the shade under their fronds. It turns out that there are SO MANY date varieties. Now I am excited to learn more too! If you order some black gold dates, let me know what you think! Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-61457605112755417782016-04-06T23:24:55.489-07:002016-04-06T23:24:55.489-07:00Oh my gosh, this makes me SO HAPPY. I can't wa...Oh my gosh, this makes me SO HAPPY. I can't wait to hear what you think of the different dates - and if you and your dad have the same favorites! Musty and I had completely different favorites. Sam was such a cool guy. <3 Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-82734289587568123052016-04-05T15:53:16.344-07:002016-04-05T15:53:16.344-07:00Road trips are so fun! I like to pack snacks too -...Road trips are so fun! I like to pack snacks too - your sandwiches look especially delicious.<br />And wow! A date farm tour!!! That is super cool =) It's going on my to-see list, maybe this very date farm! I am totally calling Mr. Cobb for some Black Gold dates as those sound insanely awesome!<br />I think I have only ever heard of 3 date varieties, so this is very exciting to learn about all of the other kinds out there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741739604149676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-28253188044687020672016-04-04T20:50:41.292-07:002016-04-04T20:50:41.292-07:00I had no idea there were so many date varieties Am...I had no idea there were so many date varieties Amey! I totally called up the Real Sam Cobb and bought a package of each variety (and he says "Hello" to the Real Amey Mathews, by the way). I'm excited to try each variety and share them with my Dad, who loves dates. Thanks for letting us know about the date farm!Sarah Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04817139195625762036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-4482004823117854222016-04-01T22:37:43.731-07:002016-04-01T22:37:43.731-07:00Hi Phoebe, we had our first rainy winter in about ...Hi Phoebe, we had our first rainy winter in about 4 years out here, so this spring has been extra special here too. It's so beautiful. And yes, I highly recommend date farms!!! So fun, and so yummy! Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-13668792135427416952016-04-01T22:35:45.778-07:002016-04-01T22:35:45.778-07:00ha ha, I usually don't mind a little sun, but ...ha ha, I usually don't mind a little sun, but the sun down there is SO intense... it's really remarkable. Just by 8 am, sitting outside to eat breakfast starts to feel like too much - and that's in MARCH. What a wild place to live year round!Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-82357676506660960752016-04-01T20:22:30.985-07:002016-04-01T20:22:30.985-07:00Oh, you want my tofu secrets? I'll happily tel...Oh, you want my tofu secrets? I'll happily tell you! I use my panino press!! I don't have a grill pan, so a long time ago, I just started using my panino press and it works so fantastic EVERY TIME. I love it! Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-28511351518652991442016-04-01T20:20:29.538-07:002016-04-01T20:20:29.538-07:00Yea! Let me know if you do end up ordering some. I...Yea! Let me know if you do end up ordering some. I also love dates so much. I've been enjoying my Sam Cobb Farms dates with some peanut butter stuffed inside, and it's so delicious!Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-18334701174089888702016-04-01T20:19:41.175-07:002016-04-01T20:19:41.175-07:00ha ha, ME TOO. I think the gophers eat all my wild...ha ha, ME TOO. I think the gophers eat all my wildflowers. I mostly have lots of weeds, which they appear totally uninterested in. how unjust! Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-69435375523925804832016-04-01T20:19:06.640-07:002016-04-01T20:19:06.640-07:00Oh!! Are you a fellow tennis fan? It is a REALLY f...Oh!! Are you a fellow tennis fan? It is a REALLY fun tournament to visit! It's a great facility, and it's so fun to see the players in real life. Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-18707064640588422292016-04-01T20:18:25.014-07:002016-04-01T20:18:25.014-07:00You got it!! I totally stocked up extra for dates ...You got it!! I totally stocked up extra for dates for NoRouz! <3 Ha ha! The date farm really was cool. What a special place!Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-83352317750240445262016-04-01T20:17:22.245-07:002016-04-01T20:17:22.245-07:00Oh no! There is a vast world of dates for you to e...Oh no! There is a vast world of dates for you to explore! Maybe I should sent you some? Or maybe there would be rules against sending them to Aussieland? Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-38107893864157256382016-04-01T20:16:41.491-07:002016-04-01T20:16:41.491-07:00Ha ha, I'm sure you're right about selling...Ha ha, I'm sure you're right about selling the tofu sandwiches. If I sold them for only $10, I could really take in some cash! Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-43026122400939035402016-04-01T20:16:01.556-07:002016-04-01T20:16:01.556-07:00Oh wow! Next time to come to California.... Also e...Oh wow! Next time to come to California.... Also even at our farmers market here, we have a guy who sells at least 7-8 kinds. It would be fun to Nick to try them and see if he finds one that he likes! Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-77039681693361384122016-04-01T20:15:04.218-07:002016-04-01T20:15:04.218-07:00I can't take any credit for the leg towels - t...I can't take any credit for the leg towels - that was my husband's idea... we use these super lightweight cotton towels that I brought home from India. They're perfect! Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-74683842822099330972016-04-01T20:14:18.405-07:002016-04-01T20:14:18.405-07:00Beverlee! DOOOO IT! Tell him Amey "the blue h...Beverlee! DOOOO IT! Tell him Amey "the blue haired lady" sent you! ha ha. Honestly they are just great. Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-77233668877302190172016-04-01T20:13:38.945-07:002016-04-01T20:13:38.945-07:00Elizabeth - I HIGHLY recommend it! I just got my o...Elizabeth - I HIGHLY recommend it! I just got my order in the mail and they are sooooo good. amazingly good. Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-49192676320386659442016-03-31T13:07:14.460-07:002016-03-31T13:07:14.460-07:00Sounds like an awesome trip! I am right with you o...Sounds like an awesome trip! I am right with you ooo-ing and aah-ing over spring flowers. At least here in Boston everything has been so dead all winter that as soon as we see a little pop of color it is MAGICAL!!<br /><br />Speaking of magical...Holy DATE ENVY!!! I've never really thought about a date farm... but you've just given me a new life goal! I must go visit (and try all the dates, obviously)! Wow that is just so cool!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17754071725444288964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-63629623827954033012016-03-31T11:08:56.567-07:002016-03-31T11:08:56.567-07:00Wow a date to a date farm, how cool!
The grilled t...Wow a date to a date farm, how cool!<br />The grilled tofu looks great - it's nice that you're allowed to bring yr own food. I wish more places did that.<br />love the cartoon of you & the mr. all covered from the sun - that's how i look almost all of the time.foodfeudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00589414740603993442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-1902123984841284942016-03-31T10:24:30.266-07:002016-03-31T10:24:30.266-07:00Your date date looked uhmeeeezing. And the real Sa...Your date date looked uhmeeeezing. And the real Sam Cobbs and I would probably get along great. Plus, how cool are those dates???<br /><br />But what I really came here to talk about is your tofu grill pan. My pan just leaves little thin lines on my foo. What the heck kind of pan are you using? I have that cookbook, so I'm game to try a new recipe, but please share your secrets the real Amey Mathews Yummer's Mom.<br /><br />xo<br />kitteeKitteeBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00586088933112729165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-46103111578682579632016-03-31T10:23:07.182-07:002016-03-31T10:23:07.182-07:00I have never seen a date tree, they look so cool. ...I have never seen a date tree, they look so cool. <br />Dates are one of my favorite deserts after lunch.<br />I'll order some soon. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05850268083453825643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-83256318248708779102016-03-31T07:46:45.197-07:002016-03-31T07:46:45.197-07:00Arghhh I LOVE dates so this would be my happy plac...Arghhh I LOVE dates so this would be my happy place too! And the flowers are so pretty; I always try to get a few wildflowers going in my garden every year, and every year I fail :PJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10195859270978914875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-2308286771460191772016-03-31T07:21:40.395-07:002016-03-31T07:21:40.395-07:00I've bought fresh dates before, with the "...I've bought fresh dates before, with the "branch", but I never imagined it would grow like that. What a fascinating post!<br /><br />You were in Indian Wells! I watched a couple of matches online.Babettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019175654217050763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-61700573143253570952016-03-30T21:20:29.564-07:002016-03-30T21:20:29.564-07:00What a great idea for a Non-Tennis Day activity! V...What a great idea for a Non-Tennis Day activity! Visiting a date farm (and stocking up on fresh dates!) must be awesome. And doing so right before your No Ruz party is brilliant timing: what would an Iranian feast be without dates on the table, right? Even better when you got them straight from the farmer!<br />Thank you for sharing these highlights from your trip!Josianehttp://english.josianericher.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-36971830575821345072016-03-30T21:14:09.085-07:002016-03-30T21:14:09.085-07:00The date farm looks amazing! Who knew there were s...The date farm looks amazing! Who knew there were so many dates? We only really get the medjool dates here.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05085387707813881571noreply@blogger.com