Foodie Friday: K Is For KITCHEN GADGET

Kitchenware lot from tparty

When it comes to kitchen prep, I am a "less is more" kinda gal. I generally get by with a sharp knife, cutting board, and maybe a manual can opener. Hubby, however, is "Inspector Gadget". Bring on any widget, thing-a-ma-bob or do-hickey, and he is happy to help in the kitchen!!

Here are some "gadgets" from days past that are too cool to forget:

Sifter from ReBopShop

Masher from calloohcallay

Kitchen scale from TheFancyLamb

What are your favorite "can't live without" gadgets???

Foodie Friday --- B is also for BANANAS

MMMMM...BANANAS.  So sweet, so portable, so packed with nutrition!!!  What's not to like?

25 facts about BANANAS

You can eat them as is, slice them and add to cereal, dessert, or pancakes...Or, you can bake some BANANA BREAD.

Kitchen utensils from Lagelle

Yummy Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 or 4 SUPER ripe bananas, mashed with a potato masher
• 1/3 cup salad oil
• 1/2 cup sugar 
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• LG Pinch of salt
• cinnamon and nutmeg to taste (optional)
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour, sifted

Method

No need for a mixer for this recipe. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). With a wooden spoon, mix oil into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Sprinkle the baking soda, salt and (optional) spices over the mixture and mix in. Add the flour last, mix well, but gently. Pour mixture into a greased and floured (I use PAM for baking) 5x9 inch loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a rack. Remove from pan and slice to serve.

I also make an AMAZING tropical banana - pineapple bread   Send me a message if you would like the recipe!