What to do with bananas that are almost over the edge? Why make banana muffins of course. We had two that would be no good in a day or so and I don't like them when they get that ripe. I looked all over the internet and found a recipe on allrecipes.com that said it was easy enough for children to make. That's for me. And I must say it was one of the easiest recipes I have ever used.Joe helped me with mixing the batter. OK, I'll admit it. I measured and HE mixed the batter. But when you are married to a baker that's the way to go.They turned out really good. And now instead of two rotten bananas, I have a dozen great muffins. Here's the recipe for you.BANANA MUFFINSIngredients:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3 large bananas, mashed3/4 cup white sugar1 egg1/3 cup butter, meltedDirections:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat muffin pans with non-stick spray or use paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
2. Combine bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter in a large bowl. Fold in flour mixture and mix until smooth. Scoop into muffin pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven. Bake mini muffins for 10-15 minutes and large muffins for 25-30 minutes. Muffins will spring back when lightly tapped.
Makes 12 muffins or 48 mini muffins.
Each year at the church I attend Labor Day weekend is T-Shirt Sunday. We all get together and wear our church t-shirts. It's a lot of fun. Today was also special because we had our first fellowship time before church began. Several people brought in cookies and cakes and we all had a chance to just sit there and talk with each other.
As you can see Joe and I dressed alike. We had the new (black) t-shirts on, but a lot of people were also wearing the old (blue) ones. I couldn't find my black one and so was going to wear the blue one, but at the last minute it showed up. *smile*
Pastor Justin asked if anyone had a camera so he could get some pictures to post on facebook. Of course blogger Kathy was happy to oblige.
Elder Rich and Peter were having quite a nice conversation. You can see some of the goodies on the table.
Pastor Justin and Elder Bud getting ready to start the service.
Pastor Justin greeting everyone wearing his t-shirt and a huge grin.
Jonathan leading worship time (also wearing his t-shirt).
Yes, T-Shirt Sunday was a big success!
And here it is the first of September already. Summer is winding down and autumn is around the corner. To celebrate I bought a pumpkin pie for dessert for dinner tonight.
And when I changed the towels in the bathroom I put up the harvest gold washclothes.
I have so many fun things planned for September and I can't wait to share them all with you.
Partly cloudy
High: 90* at 2:45 p.m.
Low: 73* at 6:25 a.m.
Sunrise: 6:28 a.m.
Sunset: 7:33 p.m.
THE SCARECROW PRINCEby Terry Webb HarshmanA scarecrow stands among the corn;his hair is wild, his pants are torn,and on his head, a hat quite worn --crumpled, faded, and forlorn.But when the sun shines down on him,his golden hair and friendly grin,it seems to me a prince is born --Royal Keeper of the corn.
