date:Sep 08, 2015
has a robust date culture, Reynes says. The state is especially known for its date shakes.
But on the East Coast, we think of them only during the holidays. I dont think people consider dates in their normal day-to-day life, which I find surprising, because dates are so healthy and have been around for many years, she says.
In 2014, Reyes tested her idea for a date business, called Julies Datery, at the Old Town Alexandria farmers market, where she sold out of her stuffed treats in a matter o