Hi Penny in NY - Haven't posted to this list in a very long time tho I do try to read it when I can. I have part of a loaf of the crunchy pumpernickle in the fridge. Each slice is thin and you have to take a knife to separate the slices. Each slice is about 4 X 4 inches and easily falls apart when you bite into it. Yummy and one slice will fill you up. Tried buying the party rye loaves - 2 x 2 inches this year and couldn't find them anywhere. Guess they didn't sell enough of them to make it worthwhile. Great for open faced sandwiches. Penny in Halifax, N.S. wishing everyone a happy and healthy N.Y. >>> pennyx1@Juno.com 12/27/00 02:33AM >>> George, did the Grape Nuts stay crunchy in the homemade bread...? We used to get a regular supply of cello-wrapped, thin sliced, dark pumpernickle bread with lots of bits and pieces of crunch in it. I think they went out of business. One can buy a similar pumpernickle today, but it has a smooth texture and is not exciting. Congratulations on your 40th anniversary -- and may you have many more with careful conservation of your current energies and outlook...! Penny, NY ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.