Banana Rack

Banana Rack.

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Well, Chef Jeremiah would like to apologize for another late blog update.

It was Christmas not too long ago, and as per usual family custom, we all exchanged our Christmas lists. There was a multitude of items on CJ's list, including a banana rack. No, Heather, not a banana hammock - a banana rack.

The purpose of a banana rack is to keep your bananas off the counter, and thus minimize any bruising they may experience. Does anyone like bruised bananas? Of course not!

This is what my sister-in-law had in mind:




But this is what I was looking for:

And who gifted the rack? None other than Jack:

How do I know Jack gave CJ the gift? He signed the tag, of course:

What a horse! Such pleasant hand(hoof?)-writing!



The grade: 7.0 out of 10.0

Orange Eggnog Smoothie

1.5 cups Commercial light eggnog ("Commercial"? really?)
Half Banana
2 tbsp. Orange juice concentrate
Pinch each nutmeg and cinnamon

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Well, it is back to my favourite time of year. Well, that's only because eggnog comes back out to the supermarkets. I've written before for my affinity of eggnog products here. By gosh, I think I've even written about a smoothie as well...

Regardless, the latest smoothie/eggnog incarnation is pretty tasty. I've managed to have about 4 last week when I came home for lunch. It only takes about 2 minutes to make.

Taste-wise it's a thicker, more frothy version of eggnog. The banana thickens it up and the orange juice concentrate adds a little citrus flavouring to the drink.

A-ha! Refreshing!

The photo:

The grade: 7.3 out of 10.0.