Mango, Yogurt and Almond Milk Smoothies

While checking my “Ziplist” from Pinterest  a few months ago I came across this yummy smoothie which  comes from cookingandbeer.com.  This is my kind of breakfast drink 🙂      

Chocolate Banana Slices with Sea Salt

As I have many “drafts” on my blog that I have not published yet  I decided to post some while I take a break from cooking.  It will keep me involved but not the weekly pressure of “what to make next”.   Anyways, the weather is starting to warm up and I will spend more time enjoying the outdoors! This … Continue reading

Almond Milk (original or chocolate) Banana Smoothies

Almonds come in high as a  super-food and recently are being promoted for their health benefits.  Blue Diamond Almond Breeze  is advertised on TV, in magazines and other media sources.  At first I was thinking milk flavored with almonds, but no, Almond Breeze is filtered water and real almonds. There is no dairy, lactose, saturated fat, cholesterol, gluten, … Continue reading

Mother Earth Living Banana Blueberry Smoothie

I had been a long time subscriber to The Herb Companion since the late 1980’s (herbs have always been a passion for me)  and in 2012 this magazine combined with Natural Home and Garden to create Mother Earth Living.  I decided to give this new magazine a try and I have not been disappointed.  “The latest on … Continue reading

Pumpkin Bread Using Fresh or Canned Pumpkin

The first recipe I have been making ever since I first started to grow my own pumpkins, some 25 plus years ago.  I made the same recipe twice, one using canned pumpkin and the other using fresh pumpkin that I recently cooked in my microwave .  See Fresh Pumpkin .  Honestly, the only difference was the … Continue reading

Sauteed Bananas

These are delicious on top of pancakes or any dessert you might like a touch of yummy bananas. See my recipe Banana Pancakes with Sauteed Bananas.

Zucchini Banana Bread

This is a very moist and delicious bread with the addition of a banana and banana extract.  I like the three small loaves so you can eat one now and freeze the other two for later.  A great way to use some of the zucchini growing in your garden. See also my recipe Zucchini Bread or Zucchini … Continue reading

Banana Pancake For One With Blueberry Maple Syrup

There are times when I want a pancake but not have to break down a recipe in half or even 1/3.  With 2 of my favorite fruits and maple syrup –  I cannot go wrong with this recipe – very, very good!  It makes a very generous pancake. 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 … Continue reading

Banana Pancakes with Sauteed Bananas

National Pancake Day is today at participating IHOP restaurants  – how about some banana pancakes with a banana orange sauce made at home.   The pancakes are light and fluffy and the sauce adds a special touch.  This recipe came in third, after my blueberry pancakes and waffles per Gene. See also my recipe Banana Pancake for one … Continue reading

Panini with Peanut Butter and Bananas Two Ways

When I first bought my Krups Panini Maker I was looking for all kinds of ways to make grilled sandwiches.  My best “bud” occasionally would fix a peanut butter and banana sandwich and I asked him if I could grill it.  He was always willing to accomodate any experiment I might have when I was in … Continue reading