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Are Organic Bananas Worth the Extra Cost? - Tuesday the 28th of February 2006 11:30 AM
   Most supermarkets only want to sell perfect-looking yellow bananas, so encourage farmers to use pesticide sprays to keep the fruit pest free. Bananas are shipped...
Banana-Blog's 2 Month Bananaversary - Monday the 27th of February 2006 1:46 PM
Banana-Blog is exactly two months old today! Best wishes to Banana-Blog readers throughout the bananaverse; may all your bananas be long, golden ... and absolutely never,...
Gorillas at the Movies #1 - Tarzan - Sunday the 26th of February 2006 3:02 PM
   As, (according to one of the mini-polls), Disney's "Tarzan" is Banana-Blog readers' favourite gorilla-themed movie, I thought I'd post a video of the theme tune...
Banana Drinks #2 - Banana Cocktails - Saturday the 25th of February 2006 4:44 PM
For those who like their bananas shaken not stirred, here are a few banana cocktail recipes to help the weekend go with a swing!   Banana Daiquiri 1 oz of Light...
Eliza's Trivia Quiz #3 - Friday the 24th of February 2006 5:00 PM
Time for February’s Trivia Quiz! In Which Harry Potter film can you see a famous gorilla?    And what is the gorilla’s name? Answers next week!
Banana Landmarks #2 - The Super Lamb Banana - Thursday the 23rd of February 2006 12:22 PM
    Standing an impressive 18 ft tall and made from 7.5 tons of concrete and steel, the Super Lamb Banana is a major feature of Liverpool’s waterfront....
Banana TV #2 - Bananaman! - Wednesday the 22nd of February 2006 11:20 AM
    Does anyone remember “Bananaman” the classic British 80’s Cartoon series?     The TV program followed the adventures of nerdy...
Bananas in Art #2 - Tonico Lemos Auad - Tuesday the 21st of February 2006 12:09 PM
   Brazilian sculptor Tonico Lemos Auad creates his amazing banana masterpieces by piercing bananas with a pin. Once pierced, the skin of the fruit oxidizes,...
My Monthly Banana Delivery - Monday the 20th of February 2006 12:01 PM
    The local Kwiki-mart delivered my monthly consignment of bananas this afternoon. Unfortunately, I was out … and they just dumped them in the courtyard....
Odd Ways to Use a Banana #1 - As a Hammer! - Sunday the 19th of February 2006 11:14 AM
    Did you know you can use a banana as a hammer? Generally speaking, bananas aren’t the ideal D.I.Y. tool ... but if you freeze one in liquid...
Famous Bananaphile #5 - Elvis Presley - Saturday the 18th of February 2006 12:21 PM
    Elvis Presley’s all-time favourite snack was a Fried Peanut butter and Banana Sandwich.     To make one for yourself, take two thick...
The Banana at the Bottom of the World! - Friday the 17th of February 2006 9:41 AM
   It’s always exciting to hear from friends around the bananaverse, and yesterday, I got some amazing photos from a Banana-Blog reader in Antarctica!  ...
Banana songs #1 - The Bananaphone song! - Thursday the 16th of February 2006 10:43 AM
There are plenty of great banana-themed songs about, however, my personal favourite is probably the Banana-phone Song by Raffi (1994). It’s one of those maddeningly...
How do YOU Peel Your Banana? - Wednesday the 15th of February 2006 4:25 PM
   Bananas are unique, in that their skins are so protective, yet easily and conveniently removed without a knife or peeler. But how do you peel yours?  ...
Banana Valentines! - Tuesday the 14th of February 2006 8:55 AM
Although we gorillas don't celebrate    Valentines' Day...            ... Here are some Banana Valentine...
Banana Valentine Gift #4 - Banana Flowers - Monday the 13th of February 2006 3:32 PM
   A dozen red roses is probably a more usual gift on Valentine’s Day, but you might be surprised to discover that banana flowers are incredibly beautiful,...
Types of Banana #3 - The Ice-Cream Banana - Sunday the 12th of February 2006 4:16 PM
   The Ice cream Banana is one of the rarer varieties, but is, without doubt, my firm favourite. It has a distinctive skin with a beautiful silvery-blue sheen...
Banana Valentines gift #3 - Banana Jewellery - Saturday the 11th of February 2006 3:05 PM
    Jewellery is always a popular gift on Valentine’s Day. But why go for something predictable; this year, if you’re planning to give gold or diamonds, why...
Banana Drinks #1 - Banana Beer - Friday the 10th of February 2006 11:24 AM
   In 2002, British Supermarket chain Tesco launched banana flavoured beer. It took a year to achieve the right blend of the natural sweetness of banana and the...
Cooking Bananas #1 - Banana Flambe - Thursday the 9th of February 2006 9:21 AM
 How to Flambé a banana:  1) Melt 25g of butter in a large frying pan on medium heat. 2) Add 2 bananas, (thickly sliced) and cook for about two minutes, turning the...
Banana Valentines Gift #2 - Banana-scented Candles - Wednesday the 8th of February 2006 10:49 AM
   Perfumed candles are always a popular Valentines Gift ... but this year, why not try something a little more exotic than the usual floral scented ones! There are...
Give Someone a Banana-Makeover! - Tuesday the 7th of February 2006 9:53 AM
   Forget the face-lifts, bin the botox, and abandon the anti-wrinkle cream. The best way to peel back the years is simply by giving someone a banana. It’s a...
Banana Valentine Gifts #1 - Banana Truffles - Monday the 6th of February 2006 10:59 AM
   Valentines Day is a week away – and there’s no better way to show someone you care than with bananas. Therefore, I thought I’d post a few banana-themed...
Banana Tip #1 - Ripening Fruit in a Hurry! - Sunday the 5th of February 2006 11:23 AM
   Bananas give off ethylene gas while ripening which causes other fruit to ripen.      If you have an under-ripe tomato, melon, or apple that you...
February Caption Competition! - Saturday the 4th of February 2006 10:23 AM
Can you think of an amusing caption for this photograph?