Did you know Banana Bread doesn’t just satisfy our taste buds with its delicious, moist, and rich flavors but also gives our bodies nutrients? Neither did I. It was only when I talked to Josh Ford, one of AHS’s top consumers of Banana Breads.

Ford’s love for banana bread began with none other than his wonderful mom, who helps with the banana bread sold in the district. Although Ford hates yellow, he is a massive fan of bananas baked in a loaf. Nine out of ten times, Ford will have a morning Banana bread. He prefers middle pieces but occasionally dabbles with an end piece if it is thick enough. For Ford, this bread isn’t just filled with typical ingredients but with the idea of comfort always in the back of the chef’s mind. When I asked Josh why banana bread or pumpkin bread, he answered as a man of few words,
“Banana,” Ford said. I knew exactly what he meant by this. banana bread for Josh isn’t just a treat, but routine. This creates an excellent sense of structure in Josh’s day. Who doesn’t love structure? Josh prefers this moist loaf always to be wrapped in tin foil. Wrapping the banana bread in tin foil creates a sense of care given to the bread to show appreciation for the baked good.

“When the top is crunchy, that’s how you know you did it right. When you get past the crust down into the delicious center, that’s the highlight of my day, Ford said.

Although he enjoys the cafe’s banana bread, he loves it when his mom makes it fresh at home.

Josh has seen a lot of banana bread over the years, but he has never once slipped on a banana peel, but he came close. Once, Josh was home playing fetch with his dog. Josh stepped directly next to the banana peel when he ran around in his kitchen. He paused in his tracks, life flashing before his eyes. Then he continued to fetch the dog. Thankfully he didn’t slip on the peel. Josh will continue to fuel his body with Banana bread before playing Mario Kart, as he feels it proudly suits the elements of the game.

“Spin move, banana,” Ford said. It’s Josh’s go-to for the game, although I am still unsure what that means.

I decided to make my own, inspired by Josh’s love for Banana bread. Mine was more of an improved recipe:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix
One stick of room temperature butter unsalted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
Two eggs lightly beaten

Then, add three ripe bananas.

In another mixing bowl, combine
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
A dash of cinnamon

Combine all ingredients, and add the batter to a loaf pan. And Add chocolate chips if you like.

Cook for 55-60 minutes.

I hope it’s good…