The Top Banana

We hosted a birthday brunch this weekend for my old friend Tom. Instead of a traditional cake his wife made one of the most scrumptious pies: Banana Creme. I haven't tasted one in years and was suddenly annoyed with what I've been missing! With the first bite, I was taken back to my childhood.

I don't know about you, but I am always trying to make fancy desserts with hard to find ingredients that truthfully, are not so tasty. I do it not so much to impress, but because I feel like a simple treat in today’s society will be dubbed passe. For some odd reason we all have been bitten by the Foot Network Challenge bug, and fortunately my life is not a fabulous reality TV show. So, this simple girl is choosing the simple life.

Our mothers had it right. My mom always made banana creme pie, my grandma made banana creme pie and now, I vow to start!

So, pull out mom's recipes, put on an apron, crush some graham crackers, smash a few bananas, stir together eggs and milk and swirl in some sugar. Make this timeless favorite this weekend and be yet another generation that can pass on a timeless favorite.