I was searching for that old date nut bread recipe my mom used to make and served with cream cheese for tea sandwiches. Tried alot of them but this is like it. Used one 8 oz. pkg of pitted dates which equaled almost two cups after being coarsely chopped. The pkg states its equal to one cup? Turned out great. Added pecans and more vanilla. And like Feemilysmom said you should correct the recipe instructions to read that the dates AND water, soda mix should be added. Excellant. Great gift. Thanks Peggy.

Reviewed On: Oct. 1, 2003