There is an important distinction between prunes labelled ‘prune d’Agen’ and those labelled ‘prunes d’Agen’. The term prune d’Agen refers to the region where the prunes are grown ...

Conversely, prunes have a sweet yet earthy flavor and ... (as far as dates go), is grown in California and is popular in desserts. Other common types of dates include Kadrawi, Halawi, and Mazafati.

In the 1950s, meals on The Commons (Hill Street) sometimes included dishes with intriguing names, among them Apple Pan Dowdy, Sour Cream Pie, and Prune Whip. My grandmother, who was a “from scratch” ...