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The fruit of the banana plant goes very nicely with [[chocolate]], and dried banana is easily obtainable from your local health store and [[supermarket]]. Banana is also very high in potassium. |
The fruit of the banana plant goes very nicely with [[chocolate]], and dried banana is easily obtainable from your local health store and [[supermarket]]. Banana is also very high in potassium. |
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Due to the difficulties involved in transportation it was orinally thought that bananas were imported into Europe relatively late. However the find of a banana in a Tudor midden pit has caused historians to reconsider this point. |
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Revision as of 01:01, 22 October 2003
A new world tree-like herb originating in Asia, bearing elongated, squishy fruit which can be eaten raw or cooked. The skin of the fruit can be yellow or a pink/red colour, with a white seedless, pulpy centre. The flowers of the banana are green-purple, and the leaves are very long and broad.
The fruit of the banana plant goes very nicely with chocolate, and dried banana is easily obtainable from your local health store and supermarket. Banana is also very high in potassium.
Due to the difficulties involved in transportation it was orinally thought that bananas were imported into Europe relatively late. However the find of a banana in a Tudor midden pit has caused historians to reconsider this point.
Recipe for banana jam (1 serve, yields 1/3 cup)
- 2 cups of mashed banana
- 2 tbs lemon juice
Blend ingredients together until smooth. Heat to boiling in a saucepan, and then simmer while stirring occasionally. Allow the mixture to thicken. (Note: Banana jam actually turns out to be pinkish in colour!)
