Going Bananas over Bananas!

The School Lunch Ladies have had extra Bananas at the end of the week lately and were giving the extras away before they spoiled. 

They were perfect for baking so I took a bunch a couple weeks ago and made some Banana Bundt Cakes. 

While I was at it I made some pear pies too as I had pears that needed to be used.

Instead of a regular size Bundt I used a small Bundt pan as well as mini Bundt pans.

That way I could easily give some away to my friends at school and also have one at home for us. In addition, I took one of the Pear Pies to share too. The treats were a hit!

Then it happened again…..more leftover bananas.

I could not resist taking another bunch of bananas however this time I made 18 Banana Split Cupcakes & 4 mini loaves of Banana Bread.

Plenty to share with my co-workers this time too!

Life is like a banana: 

the more you peel, the sweeter it gets.

Happy Monday!

   

Today’s Teardrops Are . . .

. . . TOMORROW’S RAINBOWS.

“God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us 

~ in the dreariest and most dreaded moments ~ 

can see a possibility of hope.”  -Maya Angelou

I have set my rainbow in the clouds, 

and it will be the sign of the covenant

between me and the earth  

Genesis 9:13

Blessings,

Look for Me in Rainbows

Time for me to go now, I won't say goodbye;

Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky.

In the morning sunrise when all the world is new,

Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.

Time for me to leave you, I won't say goodbye;

Look for me in rainbows, high up in the sky.

In the evening sunset, when all the world is through,

Just look for me and love me, and I'll be close to you.

It won't be forever, the day will come and then

My loving arms will hold you, when we meet again.

Time for us to part now, we won't say goodbye;

Look for me in rainbows, shining in the sky.

Every waking moment, and all your whole life through

Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.

Just wish me to be near you,

And I'll be there with you.

Music and lyrics: Conn Bernard, Vicki Brown

Rainbow Photos ::  December 31, 2022 ~ January 14, 2023

Easy Peasy Rolls

One Bowl Rolls made this an easy choice for a 

“No Fuss, No Muss” side to go with homemade soup.

Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

cut this recipe in half since it makes two dozen, however, I was too far along when it dawned on me that I usually make a smaller batch. 

The extras will not go to waste though. They will go in the freezer and be nice to have on hand.

These go great with homemade

Tomato Basil Soup and….

….complete this perfect Fall meal!!

Happy Wednesday!

Elementary School Raised Gardens

Our New School has an amazing garden area. The kids and teachers enjoy them at recess and I am sure they get a lot of visitors after school hours as well.

The beets are doing well and so are the tomatoes. 

The kids can eat the produce in the garden however I have not witnessed that yet.

The Sunflowers are already very tall and some are in full bloom.

A variety of squash are among the veggies in the boxes.

And, all sorts of colorful flowers are blooming in between.

Cucumbers anyone? 

They are ready to pick.

Basil and other herbs and flowers fill designated boxes. 

During recess kids check out the bugs and bees on the flowers while others play chase and hide in between the boxes. 

Green peppers are plentiful. 

The pumpkins will be ready in the next few weeks. YAY!

Such a beautiful area and great place for kids to play and explore.

It doesn’t get better than this!

Happy FALL!