When I was a child, the streets and alleys were filled with sweet aromas. Iraqi dates, a once-smash hit delicacy, are eaten like candy and have a lot to remember. Today, however, the popular snack has disappeared. I've always wondered why this delicacy has disappeared from our lives.
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My name is Xiao Ming and I am 28 years old. Coming from an ordinary family, the family is not particularly wealthy, and they have to live a relatively tight life every month. In order to make ends meet, I have been working part-time since high school. At that time, parents always said: "Xiao Ming, you have to know how to cherish every penny in your pocket." ”
I remember that it was summer, the weather was hot, and the streets and alleys were filled with an enticing sweet fragrance. Iraqi dates became the hottest snack of the year, and people couldn't help but stop to taste it in every corner.
Iraqi dates have a golden and attractive appearance, and when you bite into them, the soft and glutinous dates have a rich sweet fragrance, which melts in the mouth, making people want to stop. When I was younger, I always saved some pocket money every week to buy an Iraqi date, and that satisfaction was invaluable when I was a child.
However, as time passed, Iraqi dates gradually disappeared. I used to search the streets and alleys of the city, looking for the taste that made me feel good back then, but I could never find it. I began to ask about the story behind it.
It is said that the craftsmanship of making Iraqi dates is so unique that only a few inheritors can master it. These inheritors have passed down the secret recipe of pure Iraqi dates from generation to generation, and their craftsmanship and care to create dates with a unique taste that is simply intoxicating.
However, with the development of the times, many traditional cuisines have gradually been replaced by commercialization. People's demand for fast food and convenience has gradually increased, and traditional crafts have gradually faded out of the public's sight. Iraqi dates are no exception, and the production process is very cumbersome, and the time cost is high, which discourages many people.
In addition, a large number of imitations have emerged on the market, which are shoddy, making the real Iraqi dates eclipsed by the many commodities. Those inheritors who originally made it with their hearts had to change careers or give up in order to make a living. Their hard work has not been rewarded as it should be, which has become an important reason for the disappearance of Iraqi dates.
Over time, I've come to understand that life's delicious food doesn't last forever. They may disappear due to various reasons such as commercialization and changing times, but this does not mean that we have lost the right to pursue good food.
Although Iraqi dates have long been lost in my life, the love of food will never go away. Even if the delicacies of the past don't exist today, there are still countless other delicacies waiting to be explored and tasted. We can try new flavors and discover unknown flavors, not just linger in the memories of the past.
Perhaps, at some point, Iraqi dates will return to our lives and become a precious taste. Perhaps, those inheritors will reappear and bring this unique delicacy to us. No matter what, the road of food never stops, and we can continue to savor the beauty of life by finding new experiences.
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The cuisine of the past may be gone, but the food culture and our quest for deliciousness have never stopped. Let's miss the Iraqi dates of the past, and look forward to more delicious discoveries in the future. Let food become an integral part of our lives, accompanying us through every season.