dried fruits

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rakski @rakski (156506) • Philippines 27 Mar 25

I know that almost all fruit and some veggies can be dried. But this is the first time actually saw dried strawberries in a store. I think I will buy this to know how this will taste. Do you have a favorite dried...

dried strawberries

dried fruits

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Wild figs

Always smiling @allknowing (153529) • India 28 Apr 23

We lost our fig tree a few years ago but the cutting that we had planted has now grown into a sizeable tree and is yielding. The figs on this tree have yet to get that quality that we got when our old tree was living and we hope...

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Dates Halwa

Always smiling @allknowing (153529) • India 25 Mar 23

Loaded with nutrients with zero cholesterol dates are the most sought after dried fruits I cannot call them dry as they are always moist. They comes in different textures and sizes. Some are sold seedless. The contain fiber,...

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dates

dates halva

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Dried fruits

Always smiling @allknowing (153529) • India 27 Feb 23

Apricots and figs are my favourite among dried fruits although I do like most of them. Both figs and apricots are a bit hard on the teeth and so I soak them in sugar syrup when they turn soft and taste better. I just read about...

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Snacking On Dried Fruits

allen0187 @allen0187 (59830) • Philippines 10 Apr 22

Good day fellow myLotters. It's your boy, Allen. Been busy the whole day working on a report that I will present at work tomorrow. I could have finished it earlier but other errands kept coming up so I had to delay starting on...

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Are dried fruits your choice too?

Twinkle @Teekaaa (11642) • India 24 Apr 18

Dried fruits are nothing but dehydrated fruits. They have carbohydrates, sugar, vitamin, potassium and other nutrients. They have many number of health benefits. Those who wish to gain weight , can eat dried fruits. Dried are good...

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I Love Me Some Nuts!!!

allen0187 @allen0187 (59830) • Philippines 16 Apr 16

Peanuts that is!!! I'm in love with trail mixes. I usually make my own. I throw in a couple of dried fruits and different varieties of nuts in a resealable bag and boom! Presenting allen0187 's own trail mix!!!! Anyway, for...

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A sweet good for your teeth

savypat @savypat (20216) • United States 1 Dec 08

I wanted something sweet but not something full of sugar and not much else. Here is what I found. Recipes are on the Internet A Sweet Treat That Protects Your Smile Here’s a sweet treat that may actually be good for your...

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have you tried shisha?

maroseqf @maroseqf (3657) • Philippines 2 Nov 08

Shisha, as known in Arabic countries, is water pipe smoke. It is also known as hookah in other countries. Shisha is a classy way to smoke tobacco flavorful puffs of smoke derived from dried fruits. It has different flavors...

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Do you like dried fruits?

kharen @kharen (1488) • Philippines 8 Sep 08

When we do our groceries, I usually buy dried mangoes. It's sweet yet I know it has preservatives I still love it. LOL Do you have any favorite dried fruits that you love to buy and eat?

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mango

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Zucchini bread variations

raydene @raydene (9871) • United States 15 Aug 08

I just read someone's post about zuck bread. It reminded me of last years breads. Don't have the zuck this year. Last year I dumped in a 1/2 cup sunflower seeds and it was yummy. I also made loaves with multi nuts,...

baking

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sunflower seeds

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This is appalling!

pergammano @pergammano (7682) • Canada 20 Jul 08

I live in a Rural area! No big stores! So I have learned to buy/store in bulk! Dried fruits for cooking, like raisins, apricots, etc, I have stored in air tight containers....NOTHING can get in! NOW with the summer heat...inside...

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What do you feed your hermit crab?

hermitcrabheaven @hermitcrabheaven (645) • United States 24 Jun 07

What does everyone feed their hermit crab? I have seen on numerous sites that commercial food is not good for them. Every once in a while I see something rebutting this, but the argument does not seem that strong. I started...

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have a better digestion and avoid indigestion

Manoj_s @Manoj_s (939) • India 24 May 07

Having indigeston food combination may be the problem.Try sequential eating. ...... Any quick digesting foods must wait till the slowest digesting foods leave the stomach before they can leave - a process which can take up to 6...

better digestion

dried fruits

maple syrup

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Do you eat DRIED FRUITS?

berryappleberry @berryappleberry (548) • Philippines 3 Apr 07

Dried fruits are one of those old grand ma's recipe I am also missing. She makes lots of dried fruits- grapes and raisins, prunes, cucumber, soft and chewy dried mangoes, dried banana chips, dried papayas, moist and flavorful...

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Win your children over by offering small portions!!

kathy77 @kathy77 (7485) • Australia 23 Mar 07

Invest in some cheap plastic containers with lids (cheap because some are bound to be lost!) and some small plastic screw top tubs. Use mini muffin pans for sweet muffins so they can enjoy a sweet treat more often. Make jelly and...

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smaller portions

sunflower seeds

Healthy Kids Snacks!

rainbow @rainbow (6761) 22 Mar 07

Most days us parents are so totally confused about, well everything really , but just which snacks are healthy? Fill ice cube trays with green grapes, berries and 100 percent fruit juice and freeze, EASY and brilliant fun,...

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What's your favourite bread?

velvetprinzess @velvetprinzess (1064) • Singapore 22 Mar 07

I love kashmiri naan. This is a type of flat Indian bread with sweet dried fruits. Good with curries. Another favourite is roti prata with egg. This is another type of flat Indian bread that's cooked on a pan with ghee. If done...

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Have You Ever Heard Of Basket Meals? With Chocolate Fudge Gift In A Jar Recipe

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 21 Mar 07

Nothing says "I love You" or “I care about you” like homemade food. Meal in a basket is such a thoughtful gift for just about anyone on your list. The concept is to put homemade mixes for the entire meal in the gift basket. For...

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Don't let munchies gobble your budget!

littlemoo @littlemoo (317) • Australia 7 Mar 07

Has anyone noticed the price of prepackaged snacks? There are a lot of tempting items on the shelves, and not all of them good for the budget, or the belt. I've found I have very little self control when it comes to snacks, as...

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