I am an unlikely gardener. Yet, like so many of my generation, the past few years have sparked a growing need to understand what my grandparents seemed to know by heart — where our food comes from and how it’s grown. So armed with a little more than a passing knowledge of herb gardening, & nestled in a challenging climate zone (10b), I began my gardening journey.

Here’s my favorite recipe for using up overripe bananas. We don’t make it often since it’s a special treat, but it’s our go-to banana bread, and I hope you love it as much as we do! INGREDIENTS For the cinnamon swirl: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with oil, and set aside. […]