Thanks for a great party / Banana Bread

First let me say thank you to Cyndee for hosting such a great party. It was great to meet so many people who I have followed on this board for so long. Everyone is so warm and giving. Dotty and I really enjoyed the conversations with all of you. Can't wait for the next event. Hope we don't have to wait until after the Thanksgiving/ Christmas/New Year holidays for the next get-together. We both had an absolutely wonderful time. So again, thank you to Cyndee and everyone else for a fun, hospitable and completely entertaining adventure. Now, for all those who asked, here's the Sugar Free Banana Bread recipe: Sugar Free Banana Bread Original Post by Becky Sue at 12:42 PM PST on 09/02/2006 Fort Wayne, IN - RNY (05/17/2005) - Brenda Cacucci, M.D. Ok, I made some fabulous stuff here, and I want to share the recipe, but keep in mind, I read a bunch of recipes and then combine them all together into what I think sounds good, rarely actually doing anything normal.... like measuring.... so, hopefully, I got it down right and if you try it, it comes out good for you, too. Dry ingredients: 1 2/3 cup all purpose flour 1 cup splenda 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Mix all dry ingredients in large bowl. I always measure dry ingredients into a sifter then sift into a bowl. This eliminates any chunks in the final batter. Wet ingredients: 4 ripe bananas, mashed - they were med size, not huge 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 large eggs beat lightly 6 tablespoons melted butter Mash bananas, add melted butter, mix, add lightly beat eggs, mix, add dash of vanilla, mix. I left the bananas slightly chunky. Fold banana mixture into dry ingredients until there's no dry flour left - don't over mix. Pour into greased, floured loaf pan (I used Pam to spray and a little flour to coat) - 9x4ish foil pan. Bake at 350 for about 45-50 minutes, it's done when a toothpick (in my case, a wooden skewer) inserted in the middle comes out clean. I use the small cupcake papers to bake these and it takes approximately 25 minutes at 350. Check with toothpick/knife (or whatever) in center till it comes out clean. I didn't put any nuts in it because my family doesn't like them, but I bet it'd be good with walnuts or pecans. Barbara B

thanks barbara, i am so glad you had a good time..i just love the people on this board. i am so glad we had a nice turnout...see you real soon...cyndee

Again Thank you Cyndee! Was a Wonderful time and enjoied every minute of it! The hotel was comfy, the pool was great, and your staff was Very Friendly and helpful! Take Care

thanks so much julio,,the roses made my day..what a beautiful surprise. i am glad everyone enjoyed it...gotta do it more often.i enjoyed the time spent seeing everyone...oh,and the costume was great!!!! take care...cyndee

Hey there Barbara, It was so great to finally meet you sweetie, your an awesome person and so much fun. It was so great talking with you and your friend and partying. Thanks for the great recipe, they were so good!!!! Hugs KimC

Barb, It was so nice meeting you and Dot. Thanks for sitting around with us this morning and chatting. I really enjoyed that. Hope to see you sometime again. You're such fun company! Paula