When bananas arrived in British shops in the late 1800s, no one quite knew what to do with them. They were exotic, expensive, and eaten with a knife and fork by people who wanted to signal they knew what they were doing. Cookbooks of the era largely ignored them. Mrs. Beeton had … [Read more...] about Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins: The Victorian Fruit That Earned Its Place in the Muffin Tin
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Easy Banana and Pineapple Tea Cake
If your family has had their fill of banana bread, try this lovely one bowl banana and pineapple cake. The crushed pineapple and cinnamon make it similar in flavour to many carrot cakes. Banana and Pineapple Tea Cake This is a lovely banana and pineapple tea cake which … [Read more...] about Easy Banana and Pineapple Tea Cake
Deliously Moist Cornish Banana Cake
Indulge in the ultimate banana lover's dream with this traditional Cornish banana cake that transforms eight ripe bananas into pure dessert perfection. This authentic British tea cake originated in Cornwall and delivers exceptional moisture through its unique triple-banana … [Read more...] about Deliously Moist Cornish Banana Cake
Edwardian Pumpkin Banana Bread
My favourite use for ripe bananas is in breads. I adapted this Edwardian banana bread recipe in which clever cooks used cooked pumpkin to provide bulk to the bread without affecting the flavour of the loaf. It still tastes like a banana. I have adjusted the recipe to cut the fat … [Read more...] about Edwardian Pumpkin Banana Bread
