SIFT TOGETHER:

1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

ADD:

2 lb. pitted dates, scald
2 lb. walnuts
1 lb. Brazil nuts
18 oz. maraschino cherries, drained

Stir until well coated.

5 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat eggs and add vanilla. Pour over flour and nuts and mix. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.

Put wax paper in pans. Use loaf pans. Makes 4 loaves.