2 c. flour
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. chopped walnuts
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs
3/4 c. eggnog

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Place 1/2 cup of crumbly mixture aside. Add to it the spices and nuts, mixing a little. To remaining dry ingredients, add eggs, eggnog and vanilla. Stir until well blended. Pour 1/3 of batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Sprinkle with 1/3 nut mixture. Repeat twice. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 to 65 minutes or until done. Let cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove and continue to cool on rack. Wrap tightly and store for at least 24 hours before slicing.