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Banana Split Brownies

With a topping of marshmallows, crunchy almonds, and banana-infused ganache, these brownies are like a classic banana split, minus the ice cream. Adding an overripe banana to the batter keeps them moist for up to 5 days....

Delivery To Greer Garson

One morning several years ago, a well known Beverly Hills decorator answered the telephone. “This is Greer Garson,” said the voice at the other end. “I have a small problem, and I wish you would help me with it.” At sound of the famous voice, the interior...

Pork Braised In Banana Leaves with Manchamantel Sauce

Banana leaves add a tea-like herbal note to the pork. The accompanying sauce, called manchamantel (or “tablecloth stainer”), is a specialty of Oaxaca, Mexico, and combines the sweetness of banana with smoky chiles, earthy pine nuts, and fragrant spices. Serve this pork as a taco...

Luxury and Prestige

Despite the recession that hit much of the world in the aftermath of World War I, there were still plenty of wealthy customers in the 1920s looking for the latest and most opulent carriages to transport them across Europe or the United States. Expensive cars...

Esther Williams and the Blind Children

“God bless you, Miss Williams,” the woman said softly. Her cheeks were wet with tears. “God bless you—” Esther, tall in her high heels, tried to smile down at her and found herself blushing. “Please,” she said, “I haven’t really—” she reached out a hand to...

Cadillac V16

In 1926, perceiving that its customers wanted more power and greater refinement, U.S. luxury car maker Cadillac began developing a new breed of multi-cylinder engines. The result was the extraordinary V16, intended to outdo the V12 of its main competitor, Packard....