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Who would think something so “ewww” would make something so “yummm!” This is my favorite banana bread recipe and it makes a large, moist loaf. I always get compliments and asked for the recipe. Of course it helps having fresh pecans and not the rancid store-bought ones. That reddish color is not natural!!! Walnuts are a good substitute. Another hint: if you do not have enough bananas you can add applesauce to make up the difference. I wonder what the bread would taste like with all applesauce? Anyway, here is the recipe,enjoy.
Ok, now that I have this blog I have to come up with something to write about. Perhaps a theme once in a while? What do you think?
We have a baker’s rack just outside our slider door on the deck. I decorated it with birdhouses–you know the type, the cutsie ones from places like Joanne’s. Not really meant to be homes to birds. But what do you know, a little Chickadee decided one of the birdhouses looked pretty comfy so in it moved. The problem is that every time we get close to the door the little thing gets frightened and flies off. So, are we going to be able to go out on the deck? My hubby finally got a picture. Isn’t he cute?
So, that brings me to my theme: Chickadees! First a little something about the bird. Cornell Lab of Ornithology has a cool online guide for bird identification and information: ID tips, photos, maps, sounds, habitat, behavior, more. I have a particular place in my heart for this little bird. It was a comfort to me to see a familiar “face” when we moved from the Northeast to the Northwest. It has a cheerful song , too.
After reading about the Chickadee, I think the birds are storing food in the birdhouse rather than using it for nesting. That is a relief, we don’t have to worry about disturbing nestlings! You can go here if you would like to know more.
To continue the theme, I found some links for Chickadee crafts:
I have been on a purse making kick lately. These wristlets were made using a tutorial at Split Yarn. I made them as a parting gift to some friends at work. After making a couple of these I was able to whip out one in no time flat. I hope they liked them. I think I will add a zippered pocket and credit card pockets in the next wristlet I make.
Here are some other purses I made. The first one was using a Simplicity pattern. Not pleased with the outside fabric but love the lining. The pattern was very basic so I added inside pockets, a zippered pocket. a key fob and a magnetic clasp.
Here are a couple more. Both were made with patterns (can’t remember which ones at the moment). The blue denim one was difficult to sew because of all the layers, broke a couple of needles on it. The second patchwork bag is my favorite. Again, I added extra pockets, a key fob and magnetic clasp.
