Raspberry and Banana Sushi and Peko Peko Cookbook

Posted by Tracy | Filed under desserts & sweets

I’m thrilled to help spread the news that Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes is now available for purchase from Blurb. I remember when I first heard the news of the tsunami in Japan…how I watched the footage of lives and homes being consumed by utter devastation, feeling helpless and heartbroken. How I smiled for a [...]

Tags: banana, chocolate, raspberry

Read more | Comments (16) | June 23, 2011

Strawberry, Banana, and Nutella Panini

Posted by Tracy | Filed under lunch

I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day! As for hubby and I, we had quite a busy weekend traveling to and from Arizona for a wedding. It was a lot of fun! The wedding was beautiful, and of course the always dry and sunny weather in Arizona was a welcome change from all [...]

Tags: banana, nutella, strawberry

Read more | Comments (25) | June 1, 2011

Chocolate Chip Banana Spice Muffins

Posted by Tracy | Filed under breakfast & brunch, desserts & sweets

Sick of pumpkin yet? Truth be told, I’m not…I’m a pretty serious pumpkin lover and could probably eat it every day during the fall season. I wanted to take a little break from pumpkin though, which is where these muffins come in. They originally started out as simply “banana spice muffins” – I wanted banana [...]

Tags: banana, muffins

Read more | Comments (31) | October 18, 2010

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Posted by Tracy | Filed under desserts & sweets

Out of all the quick breads I make (my current favorites being zucchini and pumpkin), I was shocked to discover that I’ve never actually made my own banana bread before. I decided this must be remedied immediately, and I also decided it would be the perfect time to try out my new mini loaf pans. [...]

Tags: banana, bread, chocolate

Read more | Comments (17) | July 13, 2010

Jamba Juice Strawberries Wild Smoothie, My Way

Posted by Tracy | Filed under drinks

When hubby and I travel, we often find ourselves in the vicinity of a Jamba Juice. Of course, we always have to go, since we both love their smoothies and wish that Jamba Juice would get their act together and open up a shop near us! Alas, they have yet to grant our request, so when [...]

Tags: banana, strawberry

Read more | Comments (15) | March 25, 2010