3 c. coarsely chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts or Brazil nuts)
1 lb. pitted dates, chopped
1 c. maraschino cherries
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract

In mixing bowl, combine nuts, dates and cherries. In another bowl mix together flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Add to nut and fruit mixture, stirring until all nuts and fruits are well coated.

Beat eggs until foamy. Stir in vanilla. Fold into nut mixture. Mix well. Pour into a greased and waxed paper-lined 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan before moving to wire rack. Yield: 24 servings.