2 c. seedless raisins
2 c. cut up dates
2 c. sugar
2 c. boiling water
5 tbsp. shortening
3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts
2 c. candied cherries

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Simmer gently for 20 minutes raisins, dates, sugar, water and shortening. Cool. Sift together and stir in dry ingredients. Mix in nuts. Pour into two well greased and floured loaf pans. Bake 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.