1 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. baking soda

Place in 1 cup boiling water and allow to cool. 1 c. sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 2 c. flour 1/2 to 3/4 c. black or English walnuts, chopped

Mix and pour into bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.