Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Bananas

[RadishRose]

Hahaha, I know you do! I'm ready for another encore as well.

 

[Meanderer]

The deadly banana......

 

[RadishRose]

 

[fmdog44]

Growing up we bought frozen bananas covered in dark chocolate. I don't see them in stores anymore.

 

[Pappy]

 

[Marie5656]

 

[toffee]

Ile go bananas just reading this thread

 

[nan]

Years ago we used to be able to buy bannana frittas with honey and icecream, at our drive-inn theatre cafe, they were yummy.

 

[Pappy]

 

[Marie5656]

 

[911]

A lot of facts about Bananas.

 

[Marie5656]

This thread has definitely developed a life of its own. Realized I had not seen it in a while, decided to go searching for it.

 

[A2ZGrammie]

I'll interrupt this thread by saying something rude. I hate bananas. I'd rather break my leg than eat one.

 

[gennie]

The best food for a staghorn fern is diced banana peel tucked between its layers

 

[Marie5656]

I'll interrupt this thread by saying something rude. I hate bananas. I'd rather break my leg than eat one.

Aww...we still love you @A2ZGrammie

 

[RadishRose]

I'll interrupt this thread by saying something rude. I hate bananas. I'd rather break my leg than eat one.

all the more for us!

 

[911]

Did anyone post Harry Belafonte’s “Banana Boat Song?” (“Or Day-O”)

While in high school, I dressed in island clothes and a straw hat and used some school props, like palm trees to make a tropical scene and sang Harry’s song in a talent contest for an assembly. I came in 2nd. Rats! (A friend of mine played his bongos in the background.)

I was a pretty decent singer, but not good enough.

 

[Marie5656]

Did anyone post Harry Belafonte’s “Banana Boat Song?” (“Or Day-O”)

While in high school, I dressed in island clothes and a straw hat and used some school props, like palm trees to make a tropical scene and sang Harry’s song in a talent contest for an assembly. I came in 2nd. Rats! (A friend of mine played his bongos in the background.)

I was a pretty decent singer, but not good enough.

 

[Marie5656]

@911 and this LOL

 

[Liberty]

Homegrown bananas...this was our last "fruiting". We're hopeful this year, but you never know.
We had to have a stepladder to prop up the ripening bunches last time...ha ha.

 

[911]

Wow! I never knew you could grow bananas in Texas.

 

[RadishRose]

@911 and this LOL

That's HILARIOUS!

 

[Liberty]

Wow! I never knew you could grow bananas in Texas.

Yep, and this is from the original strain that used to be shipped out. Its a much sweeter "ice cream" tasting banana than the store bought kind. The main plant dies after fruiting and then you raise the "pups" to fruitation.

 

[RadishRose]

Homegrown bananas...this was our last "fruiting". We're hopeful this year, but you never know.
We had to have a stepladder to prop up the ripening bunches last time...ha ha.

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What beauties!

 

[treeguy64]

Interesting fact: While some tout bananas as a cure for constipation, others get severe constipation from eating even a few slices, no matter if they come from a ripe or green(ish) banana. We are all different, so go with what suits you, pun intended.

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