Feeling Scent-imental

When it comes to love and romance I can’t help being reminded of “Pepe Le Pew” the ultimate Romeo, Pepe had some of the best pick up lines ever…….

“Where are you, my little gumbo of chicken? Your French fried shrimp is sizzling for you".

“Permit me to introduce myself; I am your new lover.”

“Where are you, my little object of art? I am here to collect you.”

“Is it possible to be too attractive?”

“You know, most men would get discouraged by now fortunately for you, I am not most men!”

· “You stop resisting me, bebe, and I’ll stop resisting you.”· “You are the corned beef, and I am the cabbage. The corned beef is nothing without the cabbage.”

“The game of love is never called on account of darkness, my little midnight snack."

“You may call me Streetcar, because of my desire for you.”

In honor of all the Pepe's and Penelope's out there trying to keep it sweet this Valentine's Day something easy to make......just in case you get too busy doing other things!

Banana Romeo and Juliet Cake

1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 (15 oz.) can crushed pineapple, not drained
1 c. sugar
3-4 bananas
1 lg. pkg. vanilla instant pudding mix
1 lg. carton frozen whipped topping
1 1/2 c. flaked coconut
1 c. chopped pecans

Bake cake in a 9 x 13 inch pan as directed on package, heat pineapple with juice and the sugar for 5 minutes. Poke holes in baked cake while still warm. Pour warm pineapple mixture on top. Let cool.

Put sliced bananas on top of cake. Mix instant pudding mix as directed on package and pour on top of bananas. Add a layer of whipped topping and then sprinkle with coconut and chopped pecans.

Going Bananas

These are just fun and tasty little treats. I love working with egg roll wrappers and wonton skins. This is something you can bring the whole family in on and have some fun in the kitchen, let the kids imaginations go wild and come up with their own unique flavor combinations. Try different fruits or nuts, Peanut butter and Nutella work really well here.

Banana Egg rolls

Cut bananas into lengthwise quarters. Crush up some peanuts. Heat oil (about 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup) in skillet and make sure it is hot! If you really want to kick these up a bit toss in a few chunks of white or dark chocolate.

In egg roll wrappers:
Sprinkle sesame seeds

Sprinkle coconut (optional)

Sprinkle sugar (white or brown)

Sprinkle chopped peanuts

Layer banana quarter on top diagonally

Fold up and glue ends down with water/cornstarch mixture (about 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch). Fry in oil until light brown. Fry in skillet or deep fryer. Dust with powdered sugar (optional). Serve immediately.