1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
3 bananas, mashed
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 sm. bottle maraschino cherries (whole)

Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs. Add mashed bananas, then flour and soda. Carefully stir in cherries and nuts. Makes 2 loaves, but if recipe is doubled it will make 3 generous loaves. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.