The Bush House Blog

28 June

Just an average evening...

Whilst sitting out on the terrace last night, enjoying a glass of Pimms & the warm weather (the temperature was still 18C @ 10 pm!)...

We watched 6 hot air balloons float past over the tree tops.. looks like a very civilised way to travel... You can book balloon flights via The British School of Ballooning http://www.hotair.co.uk Their main launch site is just down the road in Petworth. This is a popular site with fantastic panoramic views of the South Downs. A balloon flight over Sussex always offers fantastic views of the Sussex landscape. On clear days it's possible to see the south coast and the landmarks of London from 2000 feet up.

After the balloons had passed... 2 nightingales began a "sing-off"... much more entertaining than "Britains Got Talent"

Then a hour or so later, a barn owl swooped down over the meadow... just fantastic... Do I miss London????

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03 December

Banana Bread Recipe

As so many guests enjoy our banana bread, I thought I should share the recipe with you to enjoy back at home...

The Bush House B&B Banana Bread

Ingredients: (makes 2 x 2lb loaves... I always make a double batch,... one for guests & one for us!)

225g self raising flour

1 tbsp baking powder

100g butter (softened)

150g sugar

450g banana (approx. 2 or 3)

1/2 tsp salt

2 eggs

175g dried fruit

Method:

Preheat oven @ 180 degrees.
In food processor, whizz flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, banana, salt & eggs.
Stir in dried fruit.
Pour & scrape in to 2lb loaf tins.
Bake for 50 minutes.
Test with cake skewer & bake for a few more minutes if necessary.

Enjoy with a cup of tea & your feet up!

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