Grandma'S Nut Loaf
["1 1/2 c. dates", "1 1/2 c. raisins", "2 1/2 c. hot water", "2 1/2 tsp. soda", "1 c. walnuts", "3 eggs", "1 1/2 c. brown sugar", "1 stick oleo", "4 c. flour", "1 Tbsp. vanilla"]
["Mix dates, raisins, hot water and soda; soak for 3 hours or until cool.", "Mix eggs, brown sugar, oleo, flour, vanilla and nuts; add to raisin mixture.", "Bake in 2 to 3 loaf bread pans at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour."]
["dates", "raisins", "water", "soda", "walnuts", "eggs", "brown sugar", "oleo", "flour", "vanilla"]