Food for The Gods
“Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity.” – Voltaire.
Food for the Gods is commonly known as “Date Bars,” but here in the Philippines, we call it that – “Food for the Gods” because of the way the brown sugar and butter mix and blend well as it delights the tongue. The addition of dates guarantees a subtle moistness while corn syrup and molasses assure chew. Eating it is sheer heaven!
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Ingredients:
1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 14/ cups all purpose white flour
3 large eggs
Instructions:
Step # 1
When you start mixing your ingredients, remember to preheat the oven to 350 F.
Step # 2
Prepare an 8 x 12 inch pan. Grease and flour it, then set it aside for a while.
Step # 3
In a saucepan, melt butter on medium heat then add the white and brown sugar. Mix it until well combined, and then remove from heat.
Step # 4
Add the eggs one at a time and stir using a wire whisk, but make sure that the egg is mixed in completely before adding the next.
Step # 5
Add the walnuts and the dates then mix well.
Step # 6
Combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, and mix it well then add it to the date mixture. Mix just until everything’s incorporated but do not over beat.
Step # 7
Pour the mixture in an 8 x 12 inch pan and bake in the oven at 350F for 35-40 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean but not dry.
Step # 8
Let it cool completely before slicing.
# 1 by Themax
November 29th, 2009 at 3:31 am #
Wow Wow.. I love to eat ‘Food for the Gods” very delicious recipe Al,well done! I’ll cook it,please god let me taste that dish of you name
# 2 by Rinkal Desai
November 29th, 2009 at 3:33 am #
excellant share….thanks for it
# 3 by ken bultman
November 29th, 2009 at 3:56 am #
I’m glad I continued reading. I thought date bars were where singles met. The recipe sounds delicious.
# 4 by drelayaraja
November 29th, 2009 at 4:21 am #
Nice recipe..
# 5 by Priyanka Bhowmick
November 29th, 2009 at 5:21 am #
wow dis seems quite delicious. ur description is good… yummy recipe!!
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November 29th, 2009 at 7:08 am #
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# 7 by Starpisces
November 29th, 2009 at 7:51 am #
I may try it secretly, and when my baking is successful, then I will tell people of this great recipe by letting them taste my baking, as you know, I have followed recipe exactly but unsuccessful, wonder why. Thanks for giving me this opportunity, haha…looks yummy yummy
# 8 by thresiapaulose
November 29th, 2009 at 8:27 am #
Nice article, Alma
# 9 by PhoenixRox
November 29th, 2009 at 8:52 am #
Right now I am like, let me just eat that and go to heaven! That is so yum. thanks for sharing
# 10 by papaleng
November 29th, 2009 at 9:29 am #
my wife will surely like this recipe but comes eating time, I will not get my share.. That’s the penalty of being diabetic.
# 11 by Sharif Ishnin
November 29th, 2009 at 9:44 am #
LOoks like crunchy bars.Brown sugar and corn syrup. Yummy.;)
# 12 by Darla Smith
November 29th, 2009 at 10:00 am #
Sounds delicious and the picture looks yummy!
# 13 by abhishek40914
November 29th, 2009 at 1:51 pm #
looks yummy
# 14 by cutedrishti8
November 29th, 2009 at 1:53 pm #
Looking very delicious..
# 15 by Ruby Hawk
November 29th, 2009 at 3:58 pm #
That sounds delicious. yummy
# 16 by joyhyena29
November 29th, 2009 at 5:47 pm #
yummy!^^
# 17 by deep blue
November 29th, 2009 at 6:36 pm #
I was reminded of H.G. Wells by this recipe. Sounds very tempting indeed.
# 18 by gianne
November 29th, 2009 at 7:31 pm #
Ok…I’m in. When will you be making these bars???lol
# 19 by Unofre Pili
November 29th, 2009 at 10:25 pm #
Would love to try this. Thanks for sharing.
# 20 by Jenny Heart
November 29th, 2009 at 11:09 pm #
Makes me want to try it soon. Great one!
# 21 by Anamika S
November 30th, 2009 at 12:27 am #
Those date bars sure look yummy. When i saw the title i thought that your article is about the food we offer to gods. In India making foods for Hindu gods is a ritual by itself.
# 22 by Christine Ramsay
November 30th, 2009 at 2:55 am #
You have made my mouth water. That is certainly a delicious sounding recipe.
Christine
# 23 by LOVELY HONEY
November 30th, 2009 at 10:38 am #
pl do send some foods for human gods like me who can’t cook thanks gr8888888
# 24 by Jon Abraham
November 30th, 2009 at 12:32 pm #
Irresistable recipe!
# 25 by Goodselfme
November 30th, 2009 at 7:43 pm #
delicious sounding recipe.TX
# 26 by metro7
December 1st, 2009 at 12:39 am #
pass the plate around pls thxs.(candidate tor a like).
# 27 by Mike Alan
December 1st, 2009 at 6:15 am #
wow! nice recipe. must try it!
# 28 by Phill Senters
December 1st, 2009 at 11:01 am #
Sounds delicious. I’d like to try it.
# 29 by xtine
December 2nd, 2009 at 7:24 am #
I super love this!!! This is one of my favorite. My mom usually makes this during special occassions! Thanks for sharing this to others.
# 30 by Marie Antoinette
December 2nd, 2009 at 9:09 am #
Yummy, must try this!
# 31 by mkd1788
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:17 pm #
yummm. i m feeling hungry..i will definitely try this…
# 32 by Patrick Regoniel
December 2nd, 2009 at 3:38 pm #
A treat for those with sweet tooth.
# 33 by simplyoj
December 10th, 2009 at 5:42 am #
Hope I could have the time to try this one. Thanks for sharing. Yummy photo.
# 34 by bearhugs
December 14th, 2009 at 5:23 pm #
Looks good! Thanks for sharing.