What a start to the year it has been so far. This chilly Texas weather has us cozying up inside getting creative, and what better way to get creative than in the kitchen! So today we’re going to bring you a simple banana bread recipe to celebrate National Banana Bread Day on January 21st, as well as some simple tricks to keep your kitchen appliances in tip top shape. Let's get started.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 c. sour cream
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 c. chopped toasted walnuts

DIRECTIONS
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350º. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: In another large bowl, mix together melted butter, sugar, egg and egg yolk, sour cream, and vanilla. Add mashed bananas and stir until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined. 
Step 4: Fold in walnuts and transfer to prepared loaf pan.
Step 5: Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

Dispose of trash correctly while you work your magic in the kitchen. Banana peels and egg shells should be properly disposed of in the garbage can NOT your garbage disposal. Keep your refrigerator door closed to conserve energy after you take and put back the ingredients needed. Also, make sure you clean your oven regularly as food residue carries germs that over time can become a problem for the food you prepare. Dishwashers should be loaded properly after you’re done to make sure all dishes. Wondering how to keep your dishwasher in top shape? Visit our "Make Sure Your Dishwasher Doesn't Break Down" blog for more information.

Happy eating from all of us here at Metro-Flow Plumbing!
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If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at: 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7. ​​

​2021! We made it to the New Year in one piece. It’s the beginning of the year, but did you know with January we also get a little known holiday for homeowners? That’s right, on January 10th it is 'National Cut Your Energy Costs Day'. 'National Cut Your Energy Costs Day' is about finding useful ways to save money and overall conserve energy. So come along with us and lets pick up some fun tricks to help you save some money!
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If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at: 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7. ​