Banana Pumpkin Bread - Beef Stew - Bread

So this Sunday was an adventure in the kitchen. I made beef stew, banana pumpkin bread, and bread.

The bread was for the stew which I think came out great for a fall dinner. Got my stew beef from the Durham farmers market on Saturday, and even though I spent probably more than twice the amount on it than if I bought stew beef from Kroger's, I can say it was well worth it. I can also say there really isn't a recipe for the stew, just throw in what you feel like. Below is what I did.

As for the banana pumpkin bread I used my banana bread recipe and a pumpkin bread recipe and alternative layered the batter in my new bundt pan. I haven't tried it as there is the rule I try to live by of not eating any sweets that I bake cause I see how much butter and sugar go into things. But Jason (roommate number 2) said the pumpkin was a little hard to detect. The banana sort of over powered it. He devoured his slice never the less. Will have to go look for a strong pumpkin bread recipe. Until then, just enjoy the picture below. I promise I will perfect this by the time Jan. comes along. I'm sort of want to go on a pumpkin kick.

As for the bread. Just did normal baguette style bread but in three big loaves. Patient zero said he liked it. He didn't say much about the stew. But I'm glad he liked the bread.

Anyway. Next weekends adventure I think will be apple sauce and butternut squash bread. If I have time I think I will try pumpkin bread again. Or I might try do a soup.

Oh and I forgot to mention. Although I don't have pictures of it, made lamb chops in a balsamic vinegar reduction with a spinach orzo on Saturday night. Sadly, overcooked the lamb. Instead of coming out rare it came out medium. Blah. Will have to go back to the farmers market to get more lamb perhaps or get goat perhaps.



Stew Recipe:
-2ibs stew beef seasoned with salt and pepper, floured
-brown stew beef in pot
-pour four bottles of beer:*note*I find that a good hoppy beer is the best so try and IPA or go with a brown/dark ale
-bring to boil
-lower to a simmer 10 minutes
-add onions, carrots, celery
-throw in a sprig of rosemary, a couple bay leaves, and 3 cloves of pressed garlic
-simmer for 30
-add in three potatoes cut into roughly 1 inch cubes
-simmer for another 45 to an hour
-season as needed
-enjoy with homemade bread!!!

*Note* Pictures will be uploaded later. I'm lazy right now.