[bprieto]

European mediterranian countries. Bacon wrapped dates were pretty common at parties in Spain. Then they were considered bad for your health because of the fat, and now they are considered bad for your health because of the sugar.

[namdnay]

ah ok a bit like the french used to do prunes wrapped in bacon. do the spanish grow dates? never seen a spanish date

[rsynnott]

Not in significant quantities, looks like, but Morocco and Algeria, which are basically next door, are significant producers.

[eadmund]

Morocco & Algeria probably do not consume much pork, though.