1 lb. (4 c.) chopped pecans
1 lb. candied cherries, chopped
1 lb. pitted dates, chopped
4 (4 oz.) cans flaked coconut
2 cans sweetened condensed milk

Put all ingredients in a very large mixing bowl and mix well with hands. Spoon into two loaf pans that have been lined with oiled brown paper (important). Bake at 250 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Cook on rack before removing from pans. Improves with age. (Loaf pan size 9 x 5 x 2 inches.)