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Apologies…And I’ll Be Back Soon!!

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Dear Edible Crafts Readers,

So sorry for my delay in posting! I’ve been very, very ill this week and in the hospital, but I’m finally home and on the mend. I will be posting again soon, hopefully by tomorrow.

I have many submissions from the past week to sift through, but I’ll do my best to go through them all in the next few days, health dependent.

Thank you all for your patience!

meaghan

Comments

  1. I’m SOOO sorry to hear that!!! I LOVE your website!!! I check it every single day and tell EVERYBODY about it!! I love it so much!! You’re in my prayers!!!

  6. I hope you get well, soon!! Hopefully you’ll get some edible craft comfort food while you’re recooperating. :o)

  7. Sorry to hear you’ve been in hospital – do hope it’s nothing too serious. Hope you get well soon. sending you best wishes ;0)

  8. Oh dear. I was wondering why there were no new posts recently. I hope you get better soon! Lots of luck.

  13. Hope you’re well soon!

    I’ve been neglectful of reading Twitter (which is how I track your posts) for the last two days anyway so while I’m sad you’ve been unwell, I’m glad I haven’t missed much. Your blog posts here are a treasure trove!

  14. Take care of YOU!! Please don’t apologize, you have a beautiful little girl that needs you……….. As everyone above said, the blogs can wait…….

  17. Oh I am so sorry to hear you have been ill. You take care of yourself and we will be here when you feel well enough to post.

    bee blessed
    mary

  20. Sorry for your illness but happy to hear you’re getting better. Thanks for all you do, but please take your time so you don’t get worn out. We can wait (but not too long). 😉

  21. Oh no! So sorry to hear you aren’t well. I hope your recovery is swift and painless.

  23. No apologies necessary. Take care of yourself and get well fast. Hope to see you posting again soon.

  24. Meaghan, Please take care of yourself and don’t try to do too much too soon! Praying for your complete recovery.

  27. What did you get yourself into, I hope nothing serious. Get better quickly we miss you.

  28. Hope you start feeling better soon. I wondered where you had been as i’m addicted to your site and check daily. Thought something was up! Hopefully not too serious and we can see you back soon.

  29. Meaghan, I hope you feel better soon. This is a fantastic site and I really appreciate your hard work. Take care!

  30. Hope you are feeling better 🙂
    Glad to hear you are back from the hospital and i will continue to pray for your good health.

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Quick and Easy Dubai Chocolate-Dipped Dates

I’m completely smitten with the idea of Dubai-style desserts — elegant, a touch exotic, and somehow always Instagram-ready. I haven’t made it to Dubai (yet), but these chocolate-dipped dates bring that luxe, golden glow right into my kitchen. They’re the kind of treat that looks like you spent hours making them, but really, you’re done in under twenty minutes.

They’re sweet, sticky, nutty, and just the right amount of fancy. Perfect for gifting, nibbling with coffee, or impressing that friend who thinks “homemade” means complicated.

Ingredients

  • 12 Medjool dates, pitted 
  • ¼ cup pistachios or almonds (to stuff inside) 
  • 100g dark chocolate (or milk chocolate if you prefer it sweet) 
  • 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate) 
  • Crushed pistachios, shredded coconut, or edible gold flakes for decoration 

Instructions

  1. Prep the Dates:
     Slice each date along one side to remove the pit, keeping the date mostly intact. Fill the cavity with a whole almond or a few chopped pistachios. Gently close the date back up.
  2. Melt the Chocolate:
     Place chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
  3. Dip and Decorate:
     Dip each stuffed date halfway into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Lay them on a parchment-lined tray. Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle with crushed pistachios, coconut, or a pinch of edible gold flakes for that Dubai sparkle.
  4. Chill and Serve:
     Pop the tray into the fridge for about 10–15 minutes, just until the chocolate firms up. Serve on a pretty platter or package them in small gift boxes.

Optional Flavor Twists

  • Rose Touch: Add a drop of rose water to the melted chocolate for a floral note. 
  • Saffron Luxe: Dust the top with crushed saffron threads before chilling. 
  • Coffee Kick: Dip in mocha-flavored chocolate for a bolder bite. 

Why You’ll Love These

They’re everything Dubai desserts stand for — rich, refined, and effortlessly elegant. A little old-world tradition wrapped in modern chocolate bliss. Keep a few in the fridge for when you need something sweet but can’t be bothered to turn on the oven.

 

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