everybody likes sandwiches

Today is my husband's birthday and while I didn't go out and make him a cake (we've had enough baking and sweets for a while), I do have some very delicious banana bread to share as a birthday treat. The recipe will come soon in the next few days as this banana bread is just plain lovely.

I did a recap last January and I'll start off this year with the same thing. These are my some of my favorite recipes from last year and most have been made again and again. They're that good. Enjoy these old favorites and look forward to lots of exciting new ones. Onwards and upwards 2009!

Braised cod with chickpeas and corn