Scarecrows & Banana Nut Bread

    Today was Anjali’s Read & Pick class at Terhune Orchards. Luckily the weather held out for us and it didn’t rain at all while we were there. They read a story about scarecrows and then all the children got to make their very own scarecrow. It was so cute watching the kids try to stuff the clothes…and the parents trying to help! Of course Anjali helped for all of 5 minutes before running off to play of the tractor and chase the cats. Either way our scarecrow turned out very cute, and she painted a face on the pumpkin once we got home.

Anjali with her Scarecrow

Our trip to the farm ended with Apple cider slushies, cider donuts and candied apples…yummy!


Cider Donuts



Candied Apples

Now what better way to end a great fall day…Homemade Banana Nut Bread. This is the way I make mine and my family loves it...enjoy!

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour 
1 teaspoon baking soda 
1 teaspoon cinnamon 
1/4 teaspoon salt 
1/2 cup butter 
3/4 cup brown sugar 
2 large eggs, beaten 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5-6 mashed very overripe bananas

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° and Lightly grease 9 x 5 loaf pan.
2. In large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
3. In separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar.
4. Stir in eggs, vanilla and mashed bananas until well blended.
5. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just enough to moisten. (add in walnuts if you are using them)
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. (optional: sprinkle some extra brown sugar on top of the loaf before baking.)
7. Bake in preheated oven for 60-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.

 

Homemade Banana Nut Bread