holy domestication.  mike was in toronto last week and after watching our bananas ripen as i counted down the days, i decided it was due time to bust out some killer banana bread to celebrate his return.  nothing better than baking and wine.  and some more wine.

i tried this recipe once before and it went over very well and since i had the requisite walnuts actually in the house this time around, now was a better time than ever to christen the majestic yellow kitchenaid mixer (schemanks loyola gals).  so, i highly suggest making the full recipe listed below. it’s supposed to be divvyed up between two standard bread loaf pans, but i went with the square brownie pan and sliced up the extra amount to freeze for future bliss.  enjoy! (here’s a lactose intolerant-friendly version):

“unbelieveable banana bread”
adapted from the bride & groom first and forever cookbook (thanks ines!)
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