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I use this so much I buy it in the 32oz size. I can never, ever go back to vanilla extract. This is more convenient and less expensive than scraping a real vanilla bean, but in my opinion has the same effect and flavor. My wonderful friend Leela invented the best banana pancake recipe for babies (and adults): Mash 1 banana in a bowl (smash it good), crack in two eggs, sprinkle in some cinnamon, nutmeg and the vanilla paste (I use a lot of the paste - at least a tablespoon) - stir to combine. Heat some coconut oil in a frying pan on medium heat and when the oil is hot spoon in mini dollops of mixture, the size of like.. a sand dollar? lol. Flip when you see a few bubbles popping on the surface, and then brown to golden on the other side. Wipe the pan with a paper towel and re-oil a bit before you pour the next ones, it helps make perfect pancakes every time. I made these for my son every morning for almost an entire year. The best pan to do (really anything) in is a Mauviel M'Heritage 250B 2.5 mm copper pan. I have two -- if you cook, it’s worth it. You feel so pro and nothing ever burns. Go the extra mile and serve pancakes on a golden florentine tray, they are elegant and also not slide-y which is an under valued quality in a tray imo.
Feb 10, 2022
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I love buying syrup and trying new flavors for lattes but I also love making them from scratch, and it’s SO easy.
For this one I added to a small pot: 1/2 cup regular sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar, one mashed up ripe banana, cinnamon and nutmeg measured with the heart lol it was maybe a teaspoon of cinnamon and then I just shook some ground nutmeg out so not sure how much. Then add one cup of water, mix it up, and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and let it simmer for about 10 minutes while occasionally stirring. This one smelled heavenly and so similar to my actual banana bread when simmering.
When it’s done you’ll want to strain out the banana chunks and store it in a glass jar in the fridge! You could also add a little vanilla extract to it while it’s cooling/after it’s cooled. I add homemade vanilla extract to some of mine like my French toast syrup. I honestly always find that the syrup tastes even better the morning after you make it.
Almost forgot: when you strain out the bananas, save the bananas to put on top of French toast or pancakes!
Almost forgot: when you strain out the bananas, save the bananas to put on top of French toast or pancakes!
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for banana pancakes. I also dumped in blueberries, raspberries, and a sprinkle of chocolate chips. of course, you must spice your pancakes – I usually use all-spice, cinnamon, and a bit of nutmeg.
To top them, I’ve done a quick strawberry/cherry compote.
Jul 19, 2024
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Cream together 1 stick butter + 1 cup sugar, then mix in 2 eggs. Add 1 TBSP milk, pinch salt, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 cups flour. Add 3 ripe mashed bananas + 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg. Bake in a loaf pan at 350 for 50-60 min (depending on your oven) Add 1/2 cup walnuts to the batter if you like it nutty.
Mar 4, 2024
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🎨The majority of art in my house is outsider art. Self taught work makes me believe in art, whereas most contemporary work makes me question that belief. You can get affordable, wonderful work from Creativity Explored in San Francisco. They will ship from their online store, but the best is to go there in person. You can flip through thousands of works in the flat files and you can meet the artists. They also have ceramics. Some iconic outsider artists that I love - for all of you God posters, look into B.F. Perkins. Mose Tolliver paintings on wood are true genius. Marcia Weber Art Objects is a good source - also a great place to visit in person. My husband and I did a road trip to her gallery in Alabama and started in New Orleans - take the back roads not the main highways, it’s longer but it's worth it. Speaking of New Orleans, it's a great place to look for Hatian vodou flags - sequined, hauntingly beautiful and mysterious.
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