Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Going Bananas

Confession time...

I love bananas. But I especially love bananas when they are at that perfect stage where they are not mushy, but they are not too hard either. You know, right before they start to get a little too ripe. And bananas are really good for you too. A great source of vitamin C and dietary fiber, not to mention good calories for energy and loads of potassium. The potassium is especially good for mommas-to-be since muscle cramps, especially those awful charlie horses, can be a real problem! 

Anyway, here is what drives me bananas. I am really working hard on only grocery shopping once a week. If you want to eat a banana everyday, this is next to impossible! Monday I went to the store and only bought three bananas because I knew they wouldn't last more than three days. I even bought three that looked a little greenish. Tuesday's banana was okay, but not great. Today's, Wednesday's, is already looking spotted and feeling too mushy. I don't even want to think about Thursday's. I may just eat it tonight to keep from having to suffer through a bad banana. 

So what I  want to know is, has anyone discovered a way to keep bananas fresh? Do any of those baggy thingys really work? Any tips at all?? I know this is a silly post, but I'm desperate over here! 

4 comments:

  1. i hope someone helps you, i despise banannas so i am no help at all!!

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  2. Hmm... maybe you should just buy two that are very green that you could eat later in the week and two that are more ripe to eat earlier in the week. I love bananas too, and I've found that buying a variety helps.(if possible, sometimes the groceries have all ripe or all green). Miss you! Let's hang out soon!

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  3. We use those bags and they help a little bit, may you would get one more day with them.

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  4. Nat I am trying your idea! Last night I bought a few different bananas in varying shades of yellow-very green. we'll see how it goes! and we should definitely hang soon!

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