I read that if your bananas were getting over-ripe, then freeze them and use them for Banana Bread later. I got this one (to add to some non-frozen ones) from the freezer and gave it a little while on defrost in the popty-ping. In removing it, the top fell off and it smashed on the floor. What a mess! Fortunately 3 did the work of 4 . . . I shan't bother freezing them again . . .
A couple of jars of not the clearest Scroggs Jelly (crab apple). I won't simmer them for quite so long next time as too much juice evaporated.
I have had a lovely visit from my cousin Lynne today (saw her sister Sally a fortnight ago). She is also recently widowed so we had much to share, including lots of tears and hugs. She bought me lovely flowers and I sent her home with Banana Loaf and some Very Berry Jam.
I decided as over half the day was gone I would do the grocery shop, and then that would leave tomorrow completely free. I also treated myself to a recipe and advice book on Diverticulosis/itis, downloaded to my Kindle for speed and money-saving. By the sound of things I should go back a step with what I am eating - next stage up from a liquid diet - but I will read it properly and see how I am doing.
You are correct, I was wondering. Lovely find. I gave up freezing bananas, they are messy things.
ReplyDeleteI only buy two bananas a week now - green ones as I don't like them very ripe. Definitely Old Widow's Shopping - small packs of this and that. I miss baking for the entire family.
DeleteFreezing bananas is such an easy thing to do. Great always having fruit available.
ReplyDeleteI managed to get a big cardboard box from the supermarket yesterday - someone had bought some books for the charity table in it - so now have a goodly amount of apples from my orchard which will go into winter, as they are keepers. At our old house, I was always inundated with cooking apples and they would last into January.
DeleteI don't freeze bananas any longer either. So messy to use up. Love the vase.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I liked the vase - glad you do to. It is HUGE so now for everyone, but a real statement piece and rare.
DeleteI’ve always peeled bananas before freezing them — they make great no-sugar-added Ice cream when mixed with milk in a good strong blender !
ReplyDeleteI didn't think of peeling them. Ice cream is something else I am meant to avoid at present . . .
DeleteI have always peeled them first- then wrap in cling film individually. When I do the banana loaf I get them out of the freezer couple of hours before- put in a dish unwrapped and break up with a fork and they always work just fine.
ReplyDeleteI've only once frozen a banana in it's skin, never again. I slice and bag the pieces, much easier and instantly available to whizz up to make banana ice-cream, or they thaw quickly for a cake.
ReplyDeleteI don't eat bananas but had the thought as above, peel and slice , defrost on counter not in microwave. Better than throwing out.
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