The confusion is real; should banana bread batter be thick? When it comes to many baked goods, you know that success lies in a good batter. So, for banana bread, you hope the perfect consistency of the batter will produce a soft, succulent, moist loaf. But what is the perfect batter consistency? I mean, surely … Read more
It’s a strange thought, but does a banana tree die after producing bananas? It doesn’t seem logical; how does the same plant keep growing bananas? Maybe it goes into some kind of hibernation and returns to life later. What should you do if your banana tree is dying? Is there a way of keeping a … Read more
Knowing how big these plants grow, you may be wondering, how close can you plant banana trees together? Or maybe you don’t know just how big banana plants are and would be interested to find out. What happens if you plant banana trees too close together? Do they die or refuse to produce any fruit? … Read more
It’s a question that’s asked more often than you would think, is it safe to eat bananas with green spots? We’re used to seeing bananas with black spots and brown spots. Then again, maybe even red spots, but you’re bound to feel a little uneasy about seeing green spots. It’s just not the spotted way. … Read more
If you grow your own fruit, have you ever asked yourself, why does my banana plant weep? Of course, if you don’t have a banana plant, you may wonder what I am talking about. Perhaps you have a vision of the plant having had a bad day and getting a bit upset! But no, it … Read more
It’s the sixty-four thousand dollar question, can I bake banana bread in a glass pan? Okay, perhaps not. However, I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s wanted to bake some delicious banana bread but didn’t have the perfect apparatus available. I mean, we’ve all got a glass pan lurking somewhere in the kitchen. But … Read more
I don’t suppose you have ever wondered, do bananas need to be washed? After all, the fruit is fully enclosed, and it’s not as though you are going to eat the skin! Is there perhaps a danger of bacteria or chemicals somehow getting through the banana peel? You would assume that bananas are washed anyway … Read more
If you’re as inquisitive as me, you’ll want to know, why do bananas bruise when dropped? It doesn’t matter whether your banana experiences a slight impact or is dropped from a great height; it bruises. What’s that all about? Allow me to explain why that dropped banana bruises and whether it affects the overall quality. … Read more
Well, it may seem a daft question, but what can I use instead of bananas in banana bread? After all, the whole point of using bananas in the first place is to add that delicious flavor to the bread. Maybe you just crave a fruity loaf but have no bananas. Or perhaps you have got … Read more
It’s a question we all want to be answered, why is it called banana bread and not cake? Let’s face facts, banana bread is essentially a cake. In most cases, banana bread is light, moist, and sweet and is ideal for a cup of tea or as a dessert. So, surely it’s time to start … Read more