National Banana Day
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Comment from pome lover
well, you are really somethin' else! I usually don't go to the trouble of pancakes in the morning, but you have convinced me, with that fabulous sounding pancake rendition to try it at night. thank you!
The rest of your banana things, I'll take a pass, but one thing I do love, is when a banana gets ripe, I put it in the fridge, and eat it cold! divine. (but then, I like cold soups, lots of things cold.)
Thanks for the pancake idea.
Katharine
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
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well, you are really somethin' else! I usually don't go to the trouble of pancakes in the morning, but you have convinced me, with that fabulous sounding pancake rendition to try it at night. thank you!
The rest of your banana things, I'll take a pass, but one thing I do love, is when a banana gets ripe, I put it in the fridge, and eat it cold! divine. (but then, I like cold soups, lots of things cold.)
Thanks for the pancake idea.
Katharine
Comment Written 19-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
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Katharine, thank you for a great review and the kind words.
John
Comment from Wendy G
Lol. At first, I thought - surely they don't have a National Banana Day! But it was a very informative write. I actually mix mashed bananas and cinnamon in with the pancake batter, which works well. You've given me a couple of new ideas. A fine write. Thank you.
Wendy
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Lol. At first, I thought - surely they don't have a National Banana Day! But it was a very informative write. I actually mix mashed bananas and cinnamon in with the pancake batter, which works well. You've given me a couple of new ideas. A fine write. Thank you.
Wendy
Comment Written 19-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Thank you, Wendy for the great review. Bananas & cinnamon in pancakes is delicious.
John
Comment from LJbutterfly
You crack me up also. I enjoy reading your periodic food recipes that always has something different to try. Since I don't own the National Day Calendar, I appreciate your bringing non-typical holidays to FanStory. As always, this was interesting and well written.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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You crack me up also. I enjoy reading your periodic food recipes that always has something different to try. Since I don't own the National Day Calendar, I appreciate your bringing non-typical holidays to FanStory. As always, this was interesting and well written.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Thank you LJ. I loved your review.
Much appreciated.
John
Comment from Soledadpaz
Another post that makes me hungry. I love breakfast for dinner, my husband not so much, so I don't get to have it that often. And I love bananas in smoothies with strawberries, orange juice, and frozen vanilla yogurt, yum. And of course, banana nut bread, especially when someone else makes it, like Starbucks.
Sol
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Another post that makes me hungry. I love breakfast for dinner, my husband not so much, so I don't get to have it that often. And I love bananas in smoothies with strawberries, orange juice, and frozen vanilla yogurt, yum. And of course, banana nut bread, especially when someone else makes it, like Starbucks.
Sol
Comment Written 19-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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I like the scones at Starbucks!
Thank you for all those stars. I?m honored by them.
John
Comment from K.I. Betancur
Very informative!
Fun fact: Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood fame was from Latrobe!
I have to know though: Is there a clip of one of our fellow members on Good Morning America? I'd like to see it!
Appreciate your research as always!
Nitpick: Grilled* Cheese Day
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Very informative!
Fun fact: Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood fame was from Latrobe!
I have to know though: Is there a clip of one of our fellow members on Good Morning America? I'd like to see it!
Appreciate your research as always!
Nitpick: Grilled* Cheese Day
Comment Written 19-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Thank you for the great review and the correction. How did I miss that?
John
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It happens!
Comment from w.j.debi
You've got to love the National Day Calendar. I had my banana already today, but it looks like you have additional ways to enjoy this yummy treat. It will be fun to try them.
Thank you for the enjoyable and informative essay.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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You've got to love the National Day Calendar. I had my banana already today, but it looks like you have additional ways to enjoy this yummy treat. It will be fun to try them.
Thank you for the enjoyable and informative essay.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Thank you a "bunch" Debi.
I appreciate your kind review.
John
Comment from Eternal Muse
Oh, I am a great fan of bananas! I've been adding them to my smoothies every morning for over 10 years. I know they are very nutritious and rich in vitamins.
Thanks for the history of bananas and for all the great recipes. A very enjoyable read, thank you.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Oh, I am a great fan of bananas! I've been adding them to my smoothies every morning for over 10 years. I know they are very nutritious and rich in vitamins.
Thanks for the history of bananas and for all the great recipes. A very enjoyable read, thank you.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Thank you EM. I appreciate your great and honest review.
John
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi John, what a fun story. Bananas are great. When I was working and on the road, the banana replaced my fast-food lunch. Instead of a Jr. Cheeseburger and a diet soda, I switched to a banana and a bottle of water. If I didn't bring it with me, it/they could easily be purchased at a WaWa or a 7~11. I also like to use them when I make pancakes. I haven't made it in a while, but I would mash a banana and add quick oats and an egg or egg white to make my pancakes--that's one version. The consistency is sort of crumbly, but it works for me. My hubby only like "real" batter pancakes. I try to be healthier, albeit a struggle. Lol.
Of special note:
Personally, I enjoy blending my ripened banana with orange Gatorade.
(I'll have to give that a try. You also have me thinking ... perhaps a banana with diet black cherry soda. In the summer, I like to use an empty water bottle and fill it 3/4 with water and the diet black cheery soda and then put it into the freezer until it gets to the point where it's almost frozen, but if you squeeze it, it's like a slushy. Again, this is something that I only enjoy. Hubby is not interest in anything low-fat, non-fat, diet, low-sugar, no sugar, etc. I think that you get the picture. He's a classic. Lol.
Thanks for sharing. I'll have to check out that calendar. I didn't know that it existed, and often wondered where/how people know about these National days. Enjoy your day. It's beautiful. Margaret
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Hi John, what a fun story. Bananas are great. When I was working and on the road, the banana replaced my fast-food lunch. Instead of a Jr. Cheeseburger and a diet soda, I switched to a banana and a bottle of water. If I didn't bring it with me, it/they could easily be purchased at a WaWa or a 7~11. I also like to use them when I make pancakes. I haven't made it in a while, but I would mash a banana and add quick oats and an egg or egg white to make my pancakes--that's one version. The consistency is sort of crumbly, but it works for me. My hubby only like "real" batter pancakes. I try to be healthier, albeit a struggle. Lol.
Of special note:
Personally, I enjoy blending my ripened banana with orange Gatorade.
(I'll have to give that a try. You also have me thinking ... perhaps a banana with diet black cherry soda. In the summer, I like to use an empty water bottle and fill it 3/4 with water and the diet black cheery soda and then put it into the freezer until it gets to the point where it's almost frozen, but if you squeeze it, it's like a slushy. Again, this is something that I only enjoy. Hubby is not interest in anything low-fat, non-fat, diet, low-sugar, no sugar, etc. I think that you get the picture. He's a classic. Lol.
Thanks for sharing. I'll have to check out that calendar. I didn't know that it existed, and often wondered where/how people know about these National days. Enjoy your day. It's beautiful. Margaret
Comment Written 19-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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I need to try adding the egg to my batter. I love your reviews, I get to learn a lot about you.
I don?t have the calendar. I hear it on the CBS weather broadcast at 5 am. I do Google it occasionally, it?s a good way to post story/essay with regards to food (which I love).
Thanks again, Margaret. Always appreciated,
John
Comment from Ginda Simpson
Your essay on bananas was fun and informative. I like that you give us a little history, some nutritional information, and some recipe ideas. I always learn something new. But I think I will pass on eating the skins.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Your essay on bananas was fun and informative. I like that you give us a little history, some nutritional information, and some recipe ideas. I always learn something new. But I think I will pass on eating the skins.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Thank you, Ginda for this great review.
John
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job, John, with your appealing post
on bananas. I enjoyed learning more about the history
of the fruit. I did not know about its special day. Your recipe
sounded delicious. I would never eat the peel no matter
how it was fixed. That's unappealing. However, to those
who would enjoy.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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You did a great job, John, with your appealing post
on bananas. I enjoyed learning more about the history
of the fruit. I did not know about its special day. Your recipe
sounded delicious. I would never eat the peel no matter
how it was fixed. That's unappealing. However, to those
who would enjoy.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 19-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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I agree with your take on the peels!
Thanks, Jan for reading.
John