BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S BANANA BREAD and HOT SUMMER DAYS

Good Morning Kindred Spirits...
You may not want to visit the great state of Texas
in the summer.....although we are far better off
than those who live in Arizona, we have rather HOT summers.....
I cannot share any big travel plans or vacations, but
rather what's going on in Estelle's kitchen and
how we are striving to keep the gardens looking lush and healthy!
I have purchased a few new items for fall and also for Christmas.
so that sure has been enjoyable.....
and I tried a new Banana Bread recipe to share....
this is from THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA archives and yes,
you can count on Ina's recipes to be some of the best!

Before we get to the recipe featured today, here are a few home updates...

The beauty of Lucille Louisa Merriweather.....

I updated the foyer rug to a smaller, more neutral washable rug....
I love it....it's cushy soft with a stay in place backing....

For my birthday, the darling
approved of purchasing two new formal dining chairs....
I love the look of the two end chairs being different
than the side chairs...I'm thrilled with the new look....

I am really looking forward to setting the table for Autumn,
using my Friendly Village dinnerware and having these
new chairs incorporated into the look.....

We water early in the morning......then turn
the sprinklers on for the lawn....

I have so loved the Rose of Sharon this year.....

And, I am over the moon with the Four O' Clocks....

This is a lovely quick bread laced with cinnamon and nutmeg!

BAREFOOT CONTESSA BANANA BREAD