It’s the nightmare we’re all looking to avoid; why does my banana bread fall apart? There’s nothing worse than baking what appears to be the perfect banana loaf and then watching it crumble in front of your eyes. However, as it turns out, you could be making any number of mistakes. So, allow me to … Read more
Just as you are about to enjoy your home-baked snack, you suddenly wonder why my banana bread is raw in the middle. Is this your first time baking banana bread, or do you have a tried and trusted recipe? What can have gone wrong, why isn’t it cooked all the way through? Obviously, nobody wants … Read more
It’s a question that all you fitness fanatics want to be answered, how long before a run should I eat a banana? In truth, this will vary from person to person. Your digestive system is likely to be different from the next person’s. Plus, it also depends on what type of run you’re going to … Read more
If you are an enthusiastic baker, you may have occasionally wondered, why does my banana bread taste bitter? Picture the following scenario. Delicious smells have been drifting from the oven, and you are eagerly awaiting your banana bread. The first slice is cut, and you take a bite. Oh no! Your banana bread tastes bitter … Read more
Who else wants to know, can you leave bananas in the car? Whether mistakenly or on purpose, I’m sure we’ve all left a banana or two sitting in the car. However, depending on weather conditions, they may not look too great afterward, or perhaps they are giving off an extremely pungent banana odor. So, I’d … Read more
If you live in the state of Nevada, have you ever wondered, can you grow bananas in Las Vegas? Of course, we all think of bananas as tropical fruit from Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific regions. Las Vegas is actually a desert city with mild winters and cold nights, and can get … Read more
I bet you really want to know why bananas overpower smoothies. I’m sure you love a morning (or afternoon or evening) smoothie just as much as I do. It’s a great way to get a substantial hit of your five-a-day all in one go. And who doesn’t love adding a banana to a smoothie? However, … Read more
How often have you watched these cute creatures on TV and wondered, how many bananas do monkeys eat a day? Must be quite a lot, you would think! Every time you see an image of a monkey, it always has a banana clutched in its hand. What if I told you that some monkeys don’t … Read more
It’s a question on every yellow-fruit-loving person’s mind, why do bananas split? We’ve all been there. You reach for your favorite fruit treat, and you notice a long split down the side. Well, that split certainly wasn’t there when you bought it. And your banana was definitely in one piece yesterday. So, what gives? Here’s … Read more
Seems to be an obvious question, really, but is it safe to eat bananas with fruit flies? Well, I personally wouldn’t but is there any scientific reason why you shouldn’t? What does it mean if your banana has fruit flies? Why are the flies attracted to your bananas? Can you just shoo them away and … Read more