1 cup shortening 1 3/4 cup brown sugar (blend) 2 eggs 1/2 cup sour milk 3 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. soda 1/2 cup coarsely cut nuts 1 cup mixed fruit 1/2 cup cherries 2 cups cut up dates Very nice and colorful at Christmas time. Bake 350 for 15-18 minutes. Submitted by: Anna Gaudet, Charlottetown, P.E.I.