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Enough to drive you bananas!!

October 14th 2008 00:05

A favourite sandwich topping

We have a local family that all LOVE banana sandwiches. It started with mum who used to come in on a daily basis and ask for a banana sandwich with sugar sprinkled on top. Then mum came in with grandma, who was the culprit for the family's unusual sandwich fetish.

Now the son and daughter also are regulars for their daily dose of potassium. Haven't met dad yet. Maybe he's the black sheep in the family and doesn't like them. We always make sure we have at least one or two bananas put aside just so we can make this family their sandwiches.

It was only recently that an English couple came into the shop to order their lunch and when I asked the lady what she'd like, she leaned conspiratorially towards me and said:

"You know what I'd really like?"

I leant towards her in anticipation. She continued:

"I'd love a banana sandwich!"

I grinned in triumph. "Not a problem!" I replied. We were expert banana sandwich makers! She, however, was a little different. No sugar sprinkled on top please.

When I asked the husband if they were on holidays, he told me that they were actually there for the birth of their grandchild, who unfortunately had entered the world stillborn a few days ago. I had a huge lump in my throat and after they left had to go in the back room and dry my eyes.

My one consolation for them, I was able to give this 'almost' grandma the sandwich she really liked.

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Comment by Catana

October 14th 2008 02:32

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a proper banana sandwich has to be made with mayo. I think maybe cinnamon sugar sprinkled over the banana would probably top it off perfectly.

Comment by Samantha Elley

October 14th 2008 04:38

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Hmmm, never tried it with mayo, although the cinnamon sugar makes sense. I may suggest both toppings to our 'banana sandwich' family next time they come in!

Comment by Carolyn Cordon

October 14th 2008 22:37

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Mayo? Wow, that's innovative!

Comment by Catana

October 14th 2008 22:46

Asperger's Today

Innovative? And here I thought everybody made their banana sandwiches with mayo!

Comment by Samantha Elley

October 14th 2008 23:09

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I told my husband about the mayonnaise idea and the look on his face was worth a photo!!! Must admit I haven't heard that before either.

Comment by Catana

October 14th 2008 23:14

Asperger's Today

I'm trying to imagine the photo. Disgust? Surprise? Anticipation?

Comment by Carolyn Cordon

October 14th 2008 23:40

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I eat banana sandwiches toasted, with peanut butter and maybe a little honey or pepitas if I'm feeling in need of a sweet crunchy fix.
We're all different and I'm sure Samantha has heard some doozies!

Comment by Samantha Elley

October 14th 2008 23:44

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Actually it WAS a mix of all three, although I wouldn't say disgust, more puzzlement as if "What the...?" Then you could see the brain working and thinking "Hmmmm...different!"

I like the sweet crunchy fix and the toasted idea too Carolyn.

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