They were a cornucopia of cakes, a bounty of breads and even, if you came on the right day, a panoply of pies. The bakery thrift stores that sold irregular, slightly old or supermarket surplus goods at steep discounts are now long gone from Long Island, but like Marcel Proust's madeleines, their names still can conjure a remembrance of things past. There was Entenmann’s, with its factory and flagship shop in Bay Shore. And Wonder Bread/Hostess stores, sporting colorful signs and the promise of cut-rate cupcakes. Bond Bread stores featured not just that brand but also discounted Grossinger’s rye and Hollywood diet bread. And there was Pepperidge Farm and Tip-Top and Arnold and ... We came because everyone loves a bargain. A 25-cent loaf of bread in 1970 could be had for just 12 cents — or three for 29 cents. By 1980, when bread was 83 cents at the supermarket, a thrift store gave you two for $1.17. A 10-pack of Twinkies in 1991? Three for $3.39 — and a fourth box free! Read more at t...