Chiquita Banana Was Wrong
Apr 19, 2020 12:29:05 #
I really dislike very or over ripe bananas. I like them when they are bright yellow and firm. Prior to the Pandemic, I'd buy just two green bananas at a time, but now I do not want to risk exposure and frequent stores. So, I did an experiment. I purchased a bunch of 5 very green bananas and put them in the refrigerator for 2 days and followed this procedure:
1. I took out one banana and left it sit overnight on my kitchen counter in a basket/bowl
2. In the AM it was very ugly looking, but still very firm
3. I carefully removed the skin and discovered it was fine on the inside and tasted delicious
4. I did this each day until the last of the bunch was consumed.
I've used this procedure for the past three weeks.
So, Chiquita Banana was wrong!! You can put bananas in the refrigerator, yes, yes, yes, yes!!!
Click for a bit of nostalgia: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=1970+Chiquita+Banana+Song&&view=detail&mid=2A3D54EFFCBEC0C55B952A3D54EFFCBEC0C55B95&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3D1970%2BChiquita%2BBanana%2BSong%26FORM%3DVDMHRS
A jazzy version:https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=1970+Chiquita+Banana+Song&&view=detail&mid=FD22F823FCFFB7F5C093FD22F823FCFFB7F5C093&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3D1970%2BChiquita%2BBanana%2BSong%26FORM%3DVDMHRS
Stay safe & eat bananas!!
Mark
1. I took out one banana and left it sit overnight on my kitchen counter in a basket/bowl
2. In the AM it was very ugly looking, but still very firm
3. I carefully removed the skin and discovered it was fine on the inside and tasted delicious
4. I did this each day until the last of the bunch was consumed.
I've used this procedure for the past three weeks.
So, Chiquita Banana was wrong!! You can put bananas in the refrigerator, yes, yes, yes, yes!!!
Click for a bit of nostalgia: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=1970+Chiquita+Banana+Song&&view=detail&mid=2A3D54EFFCBEC0C55B952A3D54EFFCBEC0C55B95&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3D1970%2BChiquita%2BBanana%2BSong%26FORM%3DVDMHRS
A jazzy version:https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=1970+Chiquita+Banana+Song&&view=detail&mid=FD22F823FCFFB7F5C093FD22F823FCFFB7F5C093&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3D1970%2BChiquita%2BBanana%2BSong%26FORM%3DVDMHRS
Stay safe & eat bananas!!
Mark
Apr 19, 2020 12:32:03 #
Apr 19, 2020 12:38:42 #
The same trick works for Avocados - they will remain very good for several weeks if put in the fridge as they just begin to soften. Have to try the banana trick.
Apr 19, 2020 12:40:06 #
markngolf wrote:
I really dislike very or over ripe bananas. I like them when they are bright yellow and firm. ............Stay safe & eat bananas!!
Mark
Mark
Wasn't it Carmen Miranda who sang, "You should never put bananas in a refrigerator"???
Apr 19, 2020 12:43:37 #
quixdraw wrote:
The same trick works for Avocados - they will remain very good for several weeks if put in the fridge as they just begin to soften. Have to try the banana trick.
Good tip!! However, there is no song about Avocados!!
Apr 19, 2020 12:45:56 #
markngolf wrote:
Good tip!! However, there is no song about Avocados!!
You have the time now Mark; write one!!!
Apr 19, 2020 12:46:14 #
foodie65 wrote:
Wasn't it Carmen Miranda who sang, "You should never put bananas in a refrigerator"???
Yes, you win the golden ring! But, there were quite a few commercial with other vocalists.
Cheers,
Mark
Apr 19, 2020 12:47:22 #
markngolf wrote:
Yes, you win the golden ring! But, there were quite a few commercial with other vocalists.
Cheers,
Mark
Cheers,
Mark
Apr 19, 2020 12:49:05 #
Apr 19, 2020 12:49:11 #
foodie65 wrote:
You have the time now Mark; write one!!!
Good idea! Maybe, instead of a photo contest, UHH can sponsor a Chiquita Banana song contest?
Might help those who are bored. I'm not one of them. You and others keep me hopping.
Mark
Apr 19, 2020 12:49:25 #
Apr 19, 2020 12:50:49 #
UTMike wrote:
At my age, Mark, I never buy green fruit (LOL - George Burns).
He was beautiful!!Mark
Apr 19, 2020 12:51:40 #
ORpilot wrote:
you know: people like bananas because they have a peal.
ooh! Ouch!
Apr 19, 2020 13:05:15 #
Apr 19, 2020 13:06:30 #
BillO
Loc: Eastern Shore Maryland
I prefer the firmer ones myself.
I buy bunches of bananas...banana bread when they get too ripe.
I buy bunches of bananas...banana bread when they get too ripe.
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