Just before you are about to eat your delicious fruit, have you ever wondered why do banana peels thin as they ripen? Surely you must have noticed this. When you first get your unripe bananas home from the store, they are pretty chunky with thick skin. But when you come to eat them a couple … Read more
It’s a question I see asked fairly often, is it okay to bake banana bread without vanilla extract? You’ll typically find that most banana bread recipes call for vanilla extract. But perhaps you’ve forgotten to add it and are worried about the outcome of your loaf. Then again, maybe you just can’t stand vanilla but … Read more
We all know what the recipes say, but what happens if you use unripe bananas for banana bread? After all, a banana is a banana; what difference could it make? Is it simply not recommended due to the potential difficulty of making them? Perhaps an unripe fruit can change the taste of banana bread? Or … Read more
It appears that many of you want to know, can I use bread flour for banana bread? Making banana bread can become somewhat confusing, especially when it comes to specific ingredients. You’ll typically find that most recipes call for flour, but they never seem to state exactly which flour. Now, initially, from the name alone, … Read more
When enjoying your delicious loaf, have you ever wondered if it is okay to have chunks of banana in banana bread? Perhaps you prefer it that way, with visible chunks of banana. Does it taste different if the banana is completely pureed before being added to the batter? Or is it simply a case of … Read more
Have you ever wondered, do bananas float? I’m sure it’s a question that’s been playing on your mind for a while. Then again, you could always test this out for yourself. But, let’s face facts, we live in a world where a quick internet search will reveal all. And now you’ve found your way here. … Read more
Fancy doing some baking, but you are wondering, what can I use instead of a loaf pan for banana bread? We all know what banana bread should look like, a standard loaf shape, easy to slice. But what if you haven’t got a loaf pan, what can you use instead? Will it make any difference … Read more
It’s your worst nightmare, but why is my banana cream pie so runny? Don’t worry; we’ve all been there. In fact, if you research this subject enough, you will undoubtedly read over and over again how the custard always seems to come out runny. This is especially true after it has been refrigerated. So, allow … Read more
Standing at the counter with your tasty ice-cold drink in hand, have you ever wondered why does my McDonald’s chocolate milkshake taste like a banana? After all, if you had wanted banana flavor, that’s what you would have asked for in the first place! Is there a secret twist to the McDonald’s recipe, and it’s … Read more
It’s something we’ve all wondered but probably never asked out loud, why are bananas curved? Bananas are one of the cheapest and most consumed fruits throughout the world, and they definitely have a very distinctive appearance. In fact, you’d be hard-pushed to find any other type of food that is, well, bent! So, how exactly … Read more