Episode 16 - That Old Banana Magic

<p>The 1920s song "Yes, We Have No Bananas" was a popular anthem of WWII, especially in the United States. Because Americans were obsessed with bananas. But were there actually no bananas available? Anywhere? In this episode, Sarah dives into newspaper headlines to find out what happened to the bananas and what Americans did to keep that magic banana flavor in their diet. She also tries some sweet wartime banana recipes and relays the incredible story of how and why one little girl ate 15,000 pounds of bananas.&nbsp;</p> <p>Check out the corresponding blog post at <a href="https://www.victorykitchenpodcast.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">victorykitchenpodcast.com</a></p> <p>Don't forget to share this podcast with your friends and leave a review!</p> <p>This podcast needs YOUR support! Your generosity not only gives Sarah warm fuzzies of joy, it also helps her source the very best research materials to make each episode the best it can be. To share your love for her work, &nbsp;go to <a href="https://www.anchor.fm/sarahcrevistonlee" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">anchor.fm/sarahcrevistonlee</a> and click on Support.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/victorykitchenpodcast/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/victorykitchenpodcast/support</a>