GREAT AUNT FLORENCE'S BANANA BREAD

When I was a child, my Granny Patwell would have the entire family over for dinner just about every Saturday night. She lived in a little two bedroom home in St. Paul and the house would be full of cousins and extended relations. That little house was really a home. One of the extended relatives that would come on Saturdays was Great Aunt Florence and her claim to fame was her banana bread. My family would pick up Aunt Florence on the way to Granny's house. She would always laugh and tell stories about my dad. The ride was always more fun with Florence and I knew we would get to have her banana bread with the dinner. This my way of keeping her memories alive. Enjoy this recipe and remember how a small loaf of bread can bring such happiness.

GREAT AUNT FLORENCE'S BANANA BREAD

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
4 bananas, smashed
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Cream the sugar and butter. Combine the remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 9x5x3 loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes.

ENJOY!