What is a girl to do on a cold Saturday morning when she has extra ripe banana's sitting on the counter and there is a waffle shortage going on? Make banana bread of course. I pulled out Momma's old fashioned recipe - it isn't at all healthy, but extra yummy. It is one of those tastes you always remember and other renditions just don't hit quite the spot even though they are just as good and surely more healthy.
I had enough ingredients for three batches and it made eight nice sized mini loaves. Enough for Pops and I to enjoy and even have a few loaves to share and a couple to freeze. Mmmm.
After the banana bread making I spent a few hours at work. Yes, I just said I spent time at work on Saturday. Crazy. I am not used to being this busy (a big implementation happening over the next two months), but I am and on top of it all I have jury duty this coming week. Not perfect timing for work, but I am actually looking forward to the change of pace and a little time to read my book. Is that wrong? Saturday also included some shopping and a few hours spent with my Pop's. He even grilled for me in the below freezing chill.
Today I have been crafting up a Christmas gift storm. By the time I shut off the sewing machine for the evening, it was too dark to take pics. None are finished yet, but I am making progress - yay! I will share pictures as I complete them.
I also started crocheting together my stars. I thought ten would be enough for my mantel, but I guess I attached them too close together and need to make four more. If I succeed at completing a couple tonight, maybe I will have garland to decorate my mantel with by Wednesday.
Hope everyone had a great weekend! Have you been Christmas crafting too?
Can't wait to see the finished project!
Posted by: kelli | December 08, 2009 at 01:32 PM
Oooo, your banana bread looks delicious! I'm in the thick of Christmas crafting - I love making decorations!
Posted by: Alli | December 07, 2009 at 08:50 PM
Yes, the crafting elves have been hard at work at my house! Just a few more things to go, with plenty of time to spare! (Oh wait, I still have to clean my house. Crap.)
Posted by: Zarah | December 07, 2009 at 02:02 PM
yummy! what pattern do you use for the stars? They are beautiful!
Posted by: katie r | December 06, 2009 at 09:41 PM
Your stars are so pretty. What yarn are you using?
Posted by: Sandy | December 06, 2009 at 09:17 PM
One of the main things I miss most about St. Louis is your banana bread! Yum!
Posted by: Frank | December 06, 2009 at 07:53 PM