More Tropical Treats: Pineapple Quick Bread

Most of us are familiar with the taste of banana bread, zucchini bread and pumpkin bread, but when was the last time you sunk your teeth into a sweet piece of pineapple bread? The popular tropical fruit, which is often associated with exotic libations, can really add a punch to a traditional quick bread recipe. Growing up in Hawaii my grandfather would add pineapple to just about all of his recipes (pineapple shrimp, pineapple chicken, grilled pineapple kabobs, etc.). Ironically, it was after devouring a batch of his homemade pineapple Popsicles that I discovered (after being rushed to the pediatrician’s … Continue reading

National Banana Bread Day

Every once in awhile I like to blog on a silly food holiday. I don’t necessarily celebrate all my silly food holidays although I admit that if I can squeeze in some homeschooling along with cooking–I’m usually game. Sadly, I dropped the ball. Yesterday was National Banana Bread Day. But I was out doing the family’s shopping for the week. I completely neglected my e-mail informing me that February 23 is National Banana Bread Day. The reason this is a travesty is because it just so happens that I have the best banana bread recipe in the world. It’s one … Continue reading

Holiday Quick Bread with a Tropical Twist

I don’t know about you, but for me banana bread falls into the category of “quick bread.” It’s fast, the ingredients are affordable, and it doesn’t require the sweat or time associated with kneading, proofing and punching down. If you are tired of baking the same ol’ Christmas cookies year after year you might consider going the quick bread route this holiday season. They are the ideal homemade treat to pass out to friends or family members as gifts. They also make great additions to a holiday brunch. I used to make the following recipe each December and take it … Continue reading