Now, I'm not really a fan of warm weather. As I've mentioned before sunshine and hot breezes are my idea of hell. I don't understand why people enjoy being hot. I'm always hot. No matter what the temperature, I'm boiling and I hate it. However...there's one thing about warm weather that I like. The food. This is really because I just enjoy food in general.
Owing to the warm weather, the grill is in good use. And, I can think of no better use for it than using it to make my mother's special Brazilian Beef recipe. A lovely roast beef, marinated to perfection in a savory homemade Brazilian glaze, the beef was happily joined by grilled zucchini and a lovely big bowl of pasta with fresh grape tomatoes and a homemade basil pesto.
And, really, what's a springtime meal without a lovely, fresh dessert. This one happens to be a favorite of mine, and of Bertie Dog's. You see, Bertie likes bananas quite a lot. And, he likes cake quite a lot. We both do. So, this dessert is the perfect "mash-up."
The fluffy cake has the flavor of a luscious banana bread, but with the fluffiness one can only achieve with a cake made from scratch. The thick, creamy icing has a hint of banana in it. I’m told that lemon juice keeps the banana from turning brown in the icing. Clever. Topped with toasted, candied nuts (with just a hint of salt), this delightful layer cake holds up well over a few days, and, in fact, is even better the next day. If, like me and Bertie, you’re a fan of bananas and cake—this is the perfect desert for you.
You see, it’s these little pleasures which make life more beautiful--even if the weather is warm.
The fluffy cake has the flavor of a luscious banana bread, but with the fluffiness one can only achieve with a cake made from scratch. The thick, creamy icing has a hint of banana in it. I’m told that lemon juice keeps the banana from turning brown in the icing. Clever. Topped with toasted, candied nuts (with just a hint of salt), this delightful layer cake holds up well over a few days, and, in fact, is even better the next day. If, like me and Bertie, you’re a fan of bananas and cake—this is the perfect desert for you.
You see, it’s these little pleasures which make life more beautiful--even if the weather is warm.
13 comments:
I love banana cake. This one looks so delicious and moist and what better than candied nuts on top.
Meat. Cake. Perrrrrfect.
I would dress up like a monkey or Sister Bertrille for a sliver of meat and a crumb of cake.
I wish I was allowed to grill. That all looks very good.
Yum! That zucchini looks extra good.
Meat's cooked perfectly. Where's my piece of cake?
Beautiful!
Yumsy x infinity.
Wow! Looks awesome.
Roast beef tonight. I didn't know what to make yesterday! :) looks good!
Heavenly!
It all looks delicious!
What a treat!
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