June 2006 Archives
I like this photo because it gives the two perspectives of looking in the rear view mirror and look forward. The image in the rear view mirror looks like it is bursting out of the background.
In between baking and writing about music, my other passion is photography. My good friend, J.S., recently captured me shooting while we were walking about Alameda. I got my first digital SLR camera earlier this year and I love it. It is a Nikon D50 and no, I have not given it a name, yet. What I find most amazing is the ability to control how the photo will look. I still have much to learn about my camera especially adjusting the settings for various light but I am having a great time.
This week's treat is very yummy banana bread. I decided to plate a few slices, garnish them with strawberries and take a few photos.
Banana Bread
The banana bread is the Fanny Farmer Pumpkin Bread recipe with some minor changes.
www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000842pumpkin_bread.php
Instead of pumpkin puree, use a cup of banana puree (but leave it a little lumpy.)
Instead of olive oil, use vegetable or canola oil.
Omit the nutmeg and allspice
Add 2 tablespoons of honey to your wet ingredients.
Topping
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Spread liberally over the banana bread dough before placing in the oven.
The aroma will make you want to hurt someone!!!
Thanks to Bakesale Betty for her guidance and mentoring on this yummy recipe.
