Instructions: 1. Grind dates through finest blade of meat grinder, or chop very fine in blender or food processor.

2. Combine dates, 2/3 c nuts, the candied cherries and ginger. Turn out on breadboard sprinkled with sugar. Knead with hands to blend thoroughly.

3. Form into a roll, 2" thick & about 9" long. Wrap in waxed paper; refrigerate at least 1 hour before coating with chocolate.

4. In top of double boiler, melt chocolate over hot, not boiling, water. Pour over date roll, spreading to coat evenly all over. Roll in chopped walnuts. Refrigerate until chocolate is hard.

5. To serve, cut into thin slices.

Makes 1 log, about 1 3/4 lbs.

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