From The Kitchen: Banana Bread

The Man Can Bake

I'm writing this post for Monday, on Sunday. I've been at my desk working today trying to get a head start on the week. While I was working away, G took to the kitchen. He's been wanting to make use of the old bananas we've had in the freezer and bake some banana bread.

Mind you, this doesn't happen often, but perhaps it should. 

This is good banana bread!

Not easy doing a photo shoot of a fresh baked banana bread when what you really want to do is eat it.

But I wanted you guys to see how good it came out. Just perfect. 

Hello butter. Because every slice of hot out of the oven banana bread requires some pats of butter melting into it. It wouldn't be right otherwise.

OK, we held out long enough. Time to taste..............

As good as it looks. Delicious. Well done Babe! When are you baking again?


Gar's Classic Banana Bread

4 Bananas (over-ripe is best)
1/3 cup melted butter

1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
1.5 cups of flour

Mash/mix bananas and butter in mixing bowl.  Add sugar, vanilla and baking soda. Mix well.  Add flour and mix until all is incorporated.  Pour mix into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350F for one hour.  Let rest 5 minutes.



Give it a try, we think you'll like as much as we do.

Hope you enjoyed your weekend. Ours was fairly quiet.  Friday we went out to eat with my parents and sister and had a good few laughs.  Saturday, we stayed close to home and watched the Bruins in the afternoon and old movies at night.  Sunday was another home day, my desk and G baking the bread. I did catch some of the ski jump competition this morning (they are crazy! talk about no fear) and hoping to catch something else.  I really enjoy watching all of the Olympians compete. They've worked so hard to get there. I did see some of the opening ceremonies and my favorite part were the lit up wireframes of athletes and the little girl with the red balloon flying high above the stadium. Do you watch the Olmpics? What's your favorite event?

Here's to a great week.

Ciao for now,

No-Turkey-Overload Prosciutto Roll Ups

Happy Thanksgiving

If you're like our family, and somehow I suspect this is true the nation over, there is more than enough turkey for every one at the table.

There is no need for turkey before the main event, so instead, an easy little appetizer with no turkey in sight..........prosciutto roll ups.  They're a take on an old family favorite, ham rolls up, and brings the 70s appetizer right up to 2013.

1/2 pound of thinly sliced prosciutto
capers (approx 1/3 of a 3.5 oz jar)
whipped cream cheese (approx. half of a 12.5 oz container)

Cut slices of prosciutto in half lengthways. Put generous dollop of whipped cream cheese at one end and roll. Dip one end into capers. Put a toothpick in it for easy eating.



It doesn't get easier than that.  Easy to remember and easy to put together. All around, a great recipe for the holidays.

Happy Thanksgiving!  Enjoy your holiday.

Ciao for now,