Date-Nut Loaf
["1 pkg. (small) chopped dates", "1 c. sugar", "1 tsp. baking soda", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "1 c. boiling water", "2 eggs, slightly beaten", "2 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 tsp. almond extract", "1 c. chopped nuts"]
["Mix dates, sugar, baking soda and shortening.", "Pour boiling water over this mixture and allow to stand 20 to 30 minutes.", "Add eggs, flour, vanilla extract and almond extract.", "Add chopped nuts."]
["dates", "sugar", "baking soda", "shortening", "boiling water", "eggs", "flour", "vanilla extract", "almond extract", "nuts"]