by Nature's Candy | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog, Holiday Ideas
Every year we make the trip to Hood River, OR, for their annual Hood River Harvest Festival. Nestled deep in the Columbia River Gorge, it’s got it all: rolling hills, majestic mountains, amazing people, and a deeply rooted local agrarian culture. Since it’s the end of...
by Nature's Candy | May 23, 2017 | Blog, History, Holiday Ideas, Nutrition
The month of Ramadan is quickly approaching; in the United States, it will begin Friday May 26, and it will end Sunday June 25. This is the most holy month in the Islamic faith, and a time that is characterized by fasting, prayer, and reading of the Quran, as much as...
by Nature's Candy | Apr 6, 2017 | Blog, History, Holiday Ideas
The date palm might just be the oldest fruit-bearing tree on our planet. It was certainly essential for our ancestors, who made much use of it – and not just the fruits. The fronds (leaves) were woven into baskets, mats, brooms, and ropes, the trunks of the trees were...
by Nature's Candy | Nov 21, 2016 | Blog, Holiday Ideas, Recipes
Holiday time is nearly upon us, and with it comes the promise of family, feasting and good times. It’s a time for decadence, a time to indulge the senses and a time to joyfully embrace all that is sweet about life and love. In our home, organic Medjool dates are a big...
