You can’t beat the real thing

I'm returning to London on Saudi Arabian Airlines and I've just accepted a delicious snack served with coffee. The snack is something I used to despise having to endure the box being opened on Christmas Day and tasting one just to appease my mum who adored them.  The snack?  Dates. But during my business trip to Saudi Arabia I was re-introduced to dates and what a difference. Gorgeous, sweet and an amazing accompaniment to Arabian coffee. The reason for the difference in taste is quite clear - they're fresh having…

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