Soak in large bowl for one hour:

3 c. raisins (one 15 1/2 oz. box.)
3 c. boiling water
4 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. cooking oil

Sift together:

4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg

Add:

2 c. sugar
1 c. chopped nuts

Mix together after one hour with spoon. Divide into three (3) one pound coffee cans that have been greased and floured (or spray with Pam). Can will be about 1/2 full. Bake at 325 degrees for one hour. Wrap in foil - will help keep a long time.