On Oct 16, 12:53*pm, Tracy > wrote:
> ChattyCathy wrote:
> > Something Michael mentioned in another thread made me think about this.
>
> > I've don't keep my bananas in the fridge, because I've always found that
> > they go 'yukky' far too quickly... So I did some googling and some
> > sources say that if they're still green it's not a bad idea. Apparently
> > the skin will still blacken, but the fruit itself keeps fine. Hmmm. So
> > I thought I'd ask the group about this.
>
> > So where do you store your bananas? Fridge, cupboard or what?
>
> On the counter, in a fruit bowl.
>
> But, the real question is, how do you EAT a banana.
>
> My husband peels his his from the bottom not from the stem end. He
> says that's the handle. Really.
>
> Randomly, not too long ago, I overheard some students talking about
> this very same thing, maybe it's a non US thing? He's from Morocco....
>
> Tracy

He and they are right. Try it - it doesn't mangle the tip of the
banana and which is always ripest on the end opposite the stem!
Lynn in FArgo
Prefers bananas with smooth all yellow skin and a few "freckles" NOT
"brown spots" ie bruises.