26-10-2013, 12:05 PM
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Re: Dates
Originally Posted by Cheshire Cat
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Not the use by ones - the dried variety! 
I have bought a bag of dried ones to use in a cake. They're lovely to eat but rather dry and a bit tough. Is it best to soak them for a little while, as you would with apricots, before I add them to the cake?
Yes Joy darlin' - soak them - but use Rum instead of water - they're taste even better that way!!!!
26-10-2013, 12:20 PM
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Re: Dates
Originally Posted by Julie1962
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I usually soak them in cold black tea for an hour before using. No alcohol here and the tea works fine.
That sounds more my style.
I'll do that, thank you Julie. 
26-10-2013, 12:32 PM
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Re: Dates
Originally Posted by Uncle Joe
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Rum is far better Joy darlin' - both for you and the Dates.
Oooooooh you are a Rum'un !!!
26-10-2013, 04:25 PM
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Re: Dates
Originally Posted by Mups
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Oh dear CC, and there I was thinking you were going to tell us you had got a date with someone hunky and gorgeous.
Awwww sorry to disappoint. I think we should have a board especially for such gossip!!!
Sorry Mags, missed your post before, must have posted at the same time. Steaming sounds good too but I have done the tea method. Looks like they'll be soaking now until tomorrow as I haven't had the time to make the cake yet and I'm not starting now!
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