Bananas (Bananes) have of late years become almost
as common as oranges, and are fast becoming a stand-
ing dish in our menus. Their flesh is wonderfully
nourishing, and when reduced to flour is largely used
in the preparation of various cakes, puddings, etc.
They are equally good served as vegetables, especially
if used when half ripe, or green. The following are
some of the ways in which they may be utilised for
this purpose: