This bread is made with sharp white cheddar cheese, but any kind of cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese can be used. This is an excellent bread to have with tea — it's sweet from the pineapple and full of fiber to hold guests over in case dinner is late.

• Preheat oven to 350°F.

• Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.

• Combine the oil, pineapple, and eggs in another bowl.

• Add the pineapple mixture to the flour mixture and stir just to combine. Fold in the cheese and nuts and scrape the batter into an oiled 9″ × 5″ × 3″ loaf pan.

• Bake for 60 minutes, cool on a rack, and slice when cool.