Mr. Bill wrote:
> On Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:08:45 -0800, Dave Bell
> > wrote:
>
>> Billy wrote:
>>
>>> We enjoyed this every year for many years!!
>>> Date Nut Cake
>>>
>>> 1/2 pkg dates
>> Sounds good, but what size (weight) is a "package" of dates?
>> I buy them in rather large tubs from Costco!
>
> I haven't made this since last year...so I don't remember. This
> recipe was from Grandma's old book. All I remember is that I buy a
> ordinary box at the grocery. It probably is eight, ten ounces but I
> don't have a box in the cabinet right now to look at!! Will be
> getting dates in two weeks and will advise then! Hope that helps for
> now.

Certainly does... I was thinking along those amounts.
Will check the grocery shelves, too...

Dave