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I made my annual pilgrimage to a "warehouse" store in preparation for cookie baking. You really can't beat their prices on a big ol' bag of chocolate chips. I was very disappointed that they didn't have any dates, but more disappointed when I went to another store and asked for dates and the stock gal replied, "as far as...?" Are dates really that exotic that people need an explanation as to what they are? Sticky Toffee Pudding should be more popular in this country!