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Emporia State retains Tier 1 status in national rankingsSeptember 13, 2011
Emporia State University remains a Tier 1 Regional University in the 2012 edition of "Best Colleges," which was released today by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News defines Regional Universities as institutions that offer a full range of undergraduate majors and master's degree programs but few, if any, doctoral programs. Emporia State offers one Ph.D. program in the School of Library and Information Management.
The 2012 edition of "Best Colleges" includes 626 Regional Universities. These schools are compared only against others in their region "because, in general, they tend to draw students most heavily from surrounding states," the report said.
The Midwest rankings included 159 public, private and proprietary schools in 12 states — Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Of those 159 Midwest Regional Universities, 56 are public schools.
Emporia State ranked 36 out of the 56 public schools in the Midwest region and 98 out of the total 159 schools. Of the total 159 schools, 13 were unranked.
The rankings came from a variety of statistical information from the 2009-10 school year. The information is weighted into categories that then are calculated into a final score. The categories for Regional Universities are peer assessment, graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources and alumni giving.
For the 2012 report, U.S. News used the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching's changes to its basic classification.
"As a result of this revision, many colleges have switched ranking categories (from National Liberal Arts to Regional Colleges, for example, and some schools have been added to the rankings for the first time)," wrote Robert J. Morse and Samuel Flanigan in the report. "The category changes were the main explanation for the biggest movements in this year's rankings."
In the Midwest Region Universities, eight schools were included because of category changes. The full report is online at www.USNews.com.
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Volleyball team in China: Day 4May 24, 2013
After a few days of hanging out on the campus we got to take a trip to the other side of Beijing where we went to Imperial's Heaven, which was a park that had the buildings where the Emperor would pray. As soon as we walked into the park we saw some people playing a game like hacky sack except it was a Chinese version with feathers and metal and plastic disks to weigh down the bottom of it. Locals were taking videos and pictures of all of us because they thought it was hilarious how terrible and uncoordinated we were, but by the end of it we were in love with the game and bought at least one each to bring back with us to keep playing.
It's quite the workout so we are trying to talk Bing into letting us play it for part of our warm up because it helps us move our feet, improve our coordination and involves a lot of communication… not to mention it's a blast (fingers crossed!).
The architecture at the park was AMAZING! Each building was hand carved and painted with very intricate details. How someone has the patience or skill to do what they did is just unbelievable. After checking out all the architecture and taking hundreds of pictures some of the girls learned a Chinese dance in the middle of the park. All the locals loved that we were getting involved and really trying to learn their dance. Then everyone took a traditional picture dressed in hats and a Royal Dress in one of their booths, which came out to be a really cool souvenir and not to mention hilarious.
Lunch today was the most American meal we've had, Pizza Hut! We ate KFC before but it was still a little different but this pizza we had was just as good if not better. The second the pizzas were put on the table they were attacked like vultures and were gone in minutes (no joke)…. We love our pizza that's for sure.
With a happy stomach we went to the Beijing Muxyuan Sports Technology School to play one of professional teams. These girls were all around the age of 18 and monsters! We played four games with them and all of them were very competitive. One thing I've noticed is that all the teams over here play at a much faster pace than we're used to. By the end of this trip were hopefully going to be at their pace so that when we come back to America those wonderful MIAA teams won't be able to keep up anymore.
After the games some of the girls from the professional team ran over and wanted to chat and exchange emails and phone numbers to keep in touch. We sat around for at least 30 minutes talking to them and playing with our new feather "hacky sacks".
For the evening we went to Old City Beijing where there was a couple mile long alley way full of shops and bars and people with stations set up all along the way. One of the stations had bugs on a stick and as tempting as that was we all decided to pass. At the end of our walk we had a very festive meal at McDonald's. We were definitely spoiled today with our American meals but we'll see what new things we can get into tomorrow!
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ESU's Heasley to take on new roleAugust 15, 2011
Today, Interim President H. Edward Flentje announced that the Emporia State University's executive director of University Advancement, Judith "Judy" Heasley, will begin work on special projects at the Kansas Board of Regents beginning August 22.
"I believe this assignment will be a productive application of Judy's skills and broad experiences," Flentje said.
"I am looking forward to working with Regents staff and assisting with critical projects that support improvements in the Kansas higher education system," Heasley said.
Heasley will relinquish oversight of ESU's alumni activities. With the change, Alumni Relations will report to the president.
Before coming to ESU in 2007 as Foundation president and CEO, Heasley held positions of responsibility at Arizona State University, Fort Lewis College, Texas Tech University and Weber State University. She has been active with various organizations in the Emporia community including the Emporia Rotary Club and serving on the board of trustees for the United Way of the Flint Hills.
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Hornet Walk, other fun for Saturday's Emporia State football gameSeptember 12, 2012
Take part in Hornet Walk, the newest gameday tradition at Emporia State, by being on campus by 10 a.m. when the Hornet football team heads from the Memorial Union to the locker rooms in Welch Stadium to get ready for their game against the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos.
The Hornets will leave Memorial Union from the north exit onto the patio beside Wooster Lake. The team will walk around the east shore of the lake and in front of Singular/Trusler residence halls before entering the east side of Welch Stadium.
Kickoff for the game is at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $12 for reserved chairbacks, $8 for adult general admission and $6 for children under 18 and senior citizen general admission.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Memorial Union and Emporia Country Mart and Price Chopper grocery stores. Ticket sales at the stadium begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday; gates open at noon.
Saturday is Family Day at the game with special events planned for the Black Hole tailgating on the pedestrian mall and a com-cam community fair set up outside the southwest corner of the stadium, beginning at 11 a.m.
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Paul Walker died from the combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries sustained from the Nov. 30 car crash, according to the autopsy report filed by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office.
Sadly, this means the "Fast and Furious" star did not die on impact when the Porsche GT he was riding in crashed into a tree in Santa Clarita and exploded into flames.
The man behind the wheel, Roger Rodas, died from multiple traumatic injuries suffered upon impact.
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FORUM: Held this morning at The PROBIZ27-May-2012
A crowd of around 100 members and supporters attended a forum this morning in the BrightonandHoveJobs.com Boundary Rooms which included Professional Cricket Manager Mark Robinson, Chief Executive Dave Brooks and Chairman Jim May.
The forum was held prior to Day Three of Sussex's LV=County Championship match with Nottinghamshire and Sussex invited questions in advance of the morning via Facebook and Twitter.
Thanks to all those who attended this morning and also to those who submitted questions via the Internet. The summarised answers to the following questions are below:
Questions from Twitter & Facebook
Will Steve Magoffin become a more permanent fixture at Hove?
John Conway
Steve has fitted in really well both as a person and a player and we would like to continue that relationship through 2012, and discussing this with him and Queensland at the moment.
Why did we not offer Ollie Rayner better terms? Were we not able to?
James Dawes
Ollie just wanted to play, and play in all formats of the game and we could not give his those opportunities. Sometimes, you have to let people go for their benefit however popular they may be.
Why are we selling off our wonderful ground to corporate sponsorship like PROBIZ and Herbalife?
James Dawes
As a small county, who wish to be competitive (a view shared by members and supporters) we need to work hard to raise the revenue to invest in cricket. Every penny we raise goes back into the sport as we have no dividends to pay or the like – and corporate sponsorship is an important area for us to grow new income.
What was the thinking behind knocking down the Tate gates and not replacing them in that position?
James Dawes
We wanted to make our "new" ground more open and appealing for people to come in and our feeling was the old concrete pillars said "KEEP OUT" even when the gates were open. The new open entry has been welcomed by our visitors.
Murray Goodwin is without doubt a Sussex legend, but how long are you going to persist with him failing with the bat? It doesn't give confidence to those on the fringes playing well.
David Frost
Murray has been a legend and we are sure that will continue. He is as keen as anyone to get a start and get some runs. The final word on selection will always go with the Captain who will pick the team he feels will do the best job Sussex on any given day. Young players scoring runs or taking wickets will get opportunity as Luke Wells, Joe Gatting, Ben Brown and Matt Machan have seen.
We need more cycle racks at the NE end of the PROBIZ. How about getting a local cycle shop to sponsor them?
Keith Ridge
I am sure we had more than we do – I (DB) am off hunting for them this week! We want to encourage cycling so will take up this idea too.
What is the club intending to do about the poor take up of seats on the South Stand?
Keith Ridge
The Club continue to promote these seats though it has been rather wet is the season so far. Hopefully with some warm weather, we can re-start the Tours and encourage others to join the 20 or so seat holders already in place. Filling this area was always going to be a slow burn and we will seek new ways of marketing this opportunity.


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Emporia State is site of regional science fair on SaturdayFebruary 24, 2012
Nearly 170 students — most of them in middle school — will compete in the first-ever Emporia Area Regional Science and Engineering Fair on the ESU campus Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.
Students are divided into two divisions — Grades 5 through 8 and Grades 9 through 12 — to compete in 10 categories — botany, earth-space science, physics and natural science, zoology, environmental science, engineering and inventions, chemistry, mathematics and computer science, biochemistry-medicine and health and social science-behavioral.
Students had to pre-register their projects for acceptance in the fair. The Emporia fair is a qualifier for the state science fair. The state fair, in turn, feeds to the world-renowned Intel Science and Engineering Fair.
Anyone with a science or engineering background is welcome to volunteer to help judge. This could include physicians, nurses, engineers, electricians, etc.
The event in Cram Science Hall on Saturday runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Judging will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. The fair opens to the public at 2 p.m., and the awards ceremony is set to begin by 5 p.m.
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ACADEMY: Stalemate at Eastbourne20-Aug-2012
Sussex's Development XI were held to a draw in the Sussex Premier League yesterday as they faced Eastbourne CC at the Saffrons.
The hosts won the toss and after inserting Sussex to bat, saw the youngsters make 245 for 5 from 58 overs. There were half-centuries for skipper Harry Finch (58) and Ollie Graham (pictured) (55), whilst Fynn Hudson-Prentice (41 not out) also got in on the act.
In reply Eastbourne fell only 24 runs short of their target from 52 overs although they were not troubled into defeat as they only lost six wickets. Spinner Josh Hayward's 20 overs yielded three wickets whilst Elliott Hooper also claimed two.
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You probably remember the routine from your last physical exam: A nurse wraps a cuff around your upper arm, pumps the cuff full of air, and then lets the air out slowly while listening through a stethoscope or watching a machine.
Most likely, you don't remember feeling anything — except perhaps that odd sensation of the blood pounding in your arm! For most guys and girls, this is the only time they think about their blood pressure.
Every person needs blood pressure to live. Without it, blood wouldn't be able to circulate through the body to carry oxygen and fuel vital organs.
Blood pressure is the pressure your blood exerts against your blood vessel walls as your heart pumps. Blood pressure rises with each heartbeat and falls when the heart relaxes between beats, but there is always a certain amount of pressure in the arteries. That blood pressure comes from two physical forces. The heart creates one force as it pumps blood into the arteries and through the circulatory system. The other force comes from the arteries resisting the blood flow.
Blood pressure changes from minute to minute and is affected not only by activity and rest, but also by temperature, diet, emotional state, posture, and medications.
Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (written as mmHg). For example, normal blood pressure in adults should be less than 120/80 mmHg. The higher, or top, number — in this example it's 120 — is called systolic pressure and represents the pressure at the peak of each heartbeat. The lower, or bottom, number (80 in this example) is called diastolic and represents the pressure when the heart is resting between beats. The systolic pressure is stated first and the diastolic pressure comes second. For example: 120/80 (120 over 80) means that the systolic pressure is 120 and the diastolic pressure is 80.
Blood pressure is measured using an instrument called a sphygmomanometer (pronounced: sfig-mow-mah-nah-meh-ter). A cuff is wrapped around a person's upper arm and pumped up to create pressure. When the cuff is inflated, it compresses (squeezes on) a large artery in the arm, stopping the blood flow for a moment. Blood pressure is measured as air is gradually let out of the cuff, which allows blood to begin to flow through the artery again when the blood pressure in the artery is greater than the pressure in the cuff.
Listening with a stethoscope — the instrument used to hear things like the heart beating inside the body — over the artery allows a doctor or nurse to hear the first pulse as the blood flows through. This is the systolic pressure. The diastolic pressure is noted when the sounds disappear.
When a machine reads out the pressure, the average blood pressure is measured and the systolic and diastolic pressures are calculated.
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. Most people associate high blood pressure with getting older, so it may seem odd that teens can have the condition. Although high blood pressure is rare in young people (only about 1% to 3% of kids in the United States have hypertension), it's important to check for it. Even babies can have high blood pressure!
Almost 60 million Americans age 6 and older have high blood pressure, with older people more likely to have hypertension. That means about 1 in 5 Americans has the condition. Because a third to a half of the people who have high blood pressure don't even know it, doctors are careful to check their patients for hypertension regularly.
Blood pressure of less than 120 over 80 is considered a normal reading for people 18 and over. A borderline systolic pressure of 120 to 139 or a diastolic pressure of 80 to 89 needs to be closely monitored. This is called prehypertension. A blood pressure reading equal to or greater than 140 over 90 is considered high in people over the age of 18.
Because blood pressure increases as you get older, readings that doctors consider high in teens may be lower than the blood pressure readings that are considered high in adults.
In teens up to age 18, high blood pressure is defined as a blood pressure greater than the 95th percentile for their age, height, and gender (in other words, 95% of kids at the same age, height, and gender will have blood pressure below this number). Measurements between 90% to 95% of the expected range are considered borderline or prehypertension.
Teens with blood pressure readings that are greater than 90% of the expected range are three times more likely than those with average readings to develop high blood pressure as adults.
A doctor will average at least three blood pressure measurements taken at different times before determining that a teen has hypertension. Most teens will have their blood pressure checked during an annual physical exam. Doctors recommend that older teens with normal blood pressure get their blood pressure checked yearly.
If your blood pressure is near the top of the normal range or if you have a family history of high blood pressure, you're at a higher risk for developing hypertension. Your doctor can advise you as to how often you should have your blood pressure checked in this situation.
Most elevated blood pressure doesn't have a cause and is called essential or primary hypertension. In cases where the cause of high blood pressure is known (called secondary hypertension), it is usually the result of kidney problems, hormonal disorders, abnormalities of the aorta (the main artery that carries oxygenated blood to the body), or a narrowing of certain smaller arteries. Doctors screen teens with high blood pressure for secondary causes with physical examination and laboratory testing.
Some teens may inherit the tendency toward higher blood pressure from one or both parents. Although hypertension often runs in families, some people with a strong family history of high blood pressure may never develop it.
Kids and teens who are obese are at a higher risk for hypertension. Lack of exercise makes it easier to become overweight and increases the chance of high blood pressure. People who drink a lot of alcohol or take illegal drugs like amphetamines and cocaine are also at risk of developing the condition. In some cases, medications like steroids or birth control pills can cause high blood pressure.
Pregnant women also may be diagnosed with hypertension. This type of hypertension is known as preeclampsia (pronounced: pree-ih-klamp-see-uh), or toxemia. It's uncommon, though: Only about 6% to 8% of pregnant women get this condition.
High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. The heart must pump harder and the arteries must carry blood that's moving under greater pressure. If high blood pressure continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may no longer work as well as they should. Other body organs, including the kidneys, eyes, and brain also may be affected.
People can live with hypertension for many years without having any symptoms. That's why high blood pressure is often called "the silent killer." Though a person may not have any symptoms, it doesn't mean that the high blood pressure isn't affecting the body.
Having high blood pressure puts a person at more risk for strokes, heart attacks, kidney failure, loss of vision, and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). In rare cases, severe hypertension can sometimes cause headaches, visual changes, dizziness, nosebleeds, and nausea.
A person who has high blood pressure and experiences any of these symptoms should be treated immediately.
For most teens, the only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get your blood pressure checked. It's painless and fast.
A single reading showing high blood pressure doesn't necessarily mean that you have hypertension, but it is an indication that it should be watched carefully. Some people have what's called "white coat hypertension," meaning that their blood pressure rises at a doctor's office because they are anxious. When they feel more relaxed, their blood pressure usually decreases. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, a test where your blood pressure is measured over a whole day, helps in separating white coat hypertension from true hypertension.
Sometimes blood pressure needs to be checked several times over a period of days or weeks to determine if someone has hypertension. A doctor should recommend how to go about this.
Doctors usually ask for the following information to help determine what might cause someone's high blood pressure:
The doctor will probably take weight and height measurements, and might perform urine or blood tests to check for other physical problems, such as a kidney problem or a thyroid disorder that sometimes can be the underlying cause of high blood pressure.
The doctor also might test for high blood cholesterol and other conditions that can increase someone's risk for developing heart disease or stroke.
Hypertension can be a temporary or lifelong disease, depending on the cause. Regardless of the cause, the important thing is to keep it under control. People who manage their high blood pressure with a treatment program lower their risk of having serious complications as they get older.
Although medication may be necessary to control high blood pressure, in many cases it can be managed with lifestyle improvements, such as weight loss and dietary changes.
If you've been diagnosed with hypertension, you and your doctor will work as a team to decide on the best course of action for you. Your doctor will most likely recommend that you make lifestyle changes such as eating less fat and salt, avoiding alcohol and cigarettes, and making sure you get plenty of exercise.
Exercise is an important treatment for hypertension. Only people with severe uncontrolled hypertension, which is very rare, need to be careful about exercise.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that teens with severe hypertension avoid certain sports only until their hypertension is under control. Sports on the "avoid" list include weightlifting and bodybuilding, especially if done competitively — in other words, sports that focus on building muscle mass but do not balance it with aerobic activity.
People whose hypertension is less severe or under control are encouraged to participate in sports as a way of managing their condition.
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For me, last week was probably one of the worst weeks ever. Now, I'm very thankful to have my job, but when I was in Phoenix last week producing a daily newspaper for a conference, I felt like everything was conspiring against me as production bounced from one miserable headache to another.
I won't bore you with details, but let's just say that everything that could go wrong did. And because I was spending countless hours on the phone with New York tech support, I hardly ever stepped out of my hotel room to soak in the cacti, mountains, palm trees and piercing Arizona sun. I know, I shouldn't complain—at least I have a job that sent me to Arizona, but still—it was frustrating fiddling with technical difficulties when God's natural beauty beckoned to me right outside.
That said, there were some highlights to the trip. First, I finally got to experience the marvelousness that is Phoenix Ranch Market. If you ever have the opportunity to go to Phoenix, this is a must stop. Imagine a gigantic grocery store, filled with all sorts of Mexican ingredients. Everything from quesillo to cow heads. Not to mention aisle upon aisle filled with chiles, chocolates, chorizo and a host of kitchen tools such as tortilla presses, molinillos and molcajetes. But even more exciting, there's a huge food court within the store, with a torta stand, a taco stand, people frying up gorditas, huraches, quesadillas and hot plates filled with simmering meats and lardy-refried beans. And right beside this bountiful buffet is a stream of freshly made tortillas flowing along a conveyer belt—even though it was behind glass, they were so close I was tempted to pluck one and eat it warm. But I restrained myself and instead ordered a carnitas taco, spiced with a bright and fiery tomatillo sauce that made me smile.
Another bright spot in the trip was getting to see Al Gore speak at the conference on Saturday, the day after he was named the winner of the Noble Peace Prize. Now this was a conference for marketers, and Gore was there in the guise of salesman not statesman, so sadly he uttered nary a word about his recent honor. (Though he wasn't above poking fun at his participation in a "recovering-politician"10-step program. He conceded that he's on step number nine.) Instead he touted the benefits of Current TV, his cable network comprised of much viewer-created content, including some of the ads. The speech felt a bit odd in light of recent events, and he looked tired, but nevertheless it was a thrill getting to see and listen to him in a small venue.
The computer problems never sorted themselves out and while the daily paper made it to press each night, it was such a trial that by the time I arrived back in New York City on Sunday night I was spent. And very, very hungry. In times like these, you need something soft and comforting. So I decided to whip up a batch of pudding. But not just any pudding—what I craved was the sweet satisfaction that comes from a luscious, chunky mouthful of banana pudding.
As I have mentioned, I've been experimenting with making homemade vanilla wafers for my banana pudding, but sadly, I still haven't hit upon a recipe that tastes just right. I guess Nabisco has ruined me with its unique crisp cookies. Nothing I baked even came close to the pleasantly rough texture and snappy crunch of Nilla Wafers. But I did come upon a solution that I found quite tasty—replacing the store-bought wafers with homemade chocolate cookies.
I happened to have some chocolate cookie dough on hand, so after roasting a banana in the oven for about 15 minutes, I slid in a cookie sheet dotted with this rich, dark dough. Whipping up the pudding takes no time thanks to the miracle of corn starch, so in almost half an hour I was situated on the couch, tucking my spoon into a big bowl piled high with silky pudding riddled with bananas and chocolate cookies. Like baby food, this dessert didn't require much effort or thought—it was simply a much-needed bowl of comfort and cheer.
While I love warm banana pudding, this is something that improves with age. After a night in the refrigerator, the cookies go soft and blend into the pudding, making for a creamy, cake-y eating experience. So the next day I had it for breakfast, a wonderful way to start the day.
Traveling is always an eye-opening experience, but I'm glad to be home. And while the work I did in Phoenix was difficult, after a few days and a few bowls of banana pudding, the stresses from the trip are fast fading from memory.
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2 cups of milk
1/3 cup of sugar
3 tablespoons of corn starch
1 egg
1 tablespoon of butter
1 teaspoon of vanilla
4 bananas, 3 of them cut into thin slices crosswise
24 chocolate cookies (my chocolate cookie recipe is here. Or you can use any other cookie you like.)
1. Place 1 of the bananas on a parchment-paper lined sheet, and roast in the oven at 400 degrees for fifteen minutes or until skin blackens.
3. Remove roasted banana from skin and lightly mash with a fork. Set aside.
2. Place the milk, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan, mix well with a whisk, and heat on medium, continuously stirring.
3. When liquid comes to a boil, let it boil for 30 seconds, add the mashed banana, and then turn down the heat to low and continue to stir until mixture is thick.
4. Beat the egg in a separate dish with a couple of tablespoons of pudding, and then incorporate egg mixture into pudding.
5. Mix in the vanilla and butter.
6. Remove pudding from heat.
7. You can either make individual pudding cups or one big pudding dish, but here's the general procedure for assembly: layer some of the sliced bananas and cookies in a dish, and then pour some pudding over bananas and cookies until dish is half full. Repeat layers and then stick some of the cookies on top in a decorative flourish.
Serves four.
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For me, last week was probably one of the worst weeks ever. Now, I'm very thankful to have my job, but when I was in Phoenix last week producing a daily newspaper for a conference, I felt like everything was conspiring against me as production bounced from one miserable headache to another.
45 comments:
- jerry said...
I'm not entirely fond of 'nanner puddin' all by it's lonesome, but I bet this would be great drizzled heavily with a caramel fudge sauce!
- Sam said...
I found your blog through a friend and I love reading it. I am a born and bred Texan and still live here, but am stuck in a dorm for college.
Even though I can't cook right now, I love reading your blog because it reminds me of home and all the good food that the mash up of cultures has produced in Texas.
Keep them Yankees in line and keep cooking, if only so I can keep salivating.
- Yvo said...
I'm so sorry to hear you had an awful time in Phoenix... and I'm also sorry to hear that I went to Phoenix last year and missed out on this market!!! (Well, I went to spa, and I was working the whole time, so I guess it evens out...)
This sounds fantastic and I love that you "happened to have some chocolate cookie dough on hand" ;) I'm going to move in with you... haha. If it means fresh banana pudding in the mornings, okay! Hehehe.
- Mike said...
man o' man that looks amaaaaazing !
....send leftovers my way please...thanks in advance
- Anonymous said...
So is meringue on banana pudding not a regional thing?
- Anonymous said...
I mean, is meringue a regional thing?
- Tea said...
The very title of this made me laugh aloud--and the photos are making my tummy rumble. I'm in recovery mode as well--could you send some pudding out this way? Thanks!
- Nabeela said...
that's the most interesting recipe for banana pudding that I've seen...and I love it! Love the idea of chocolate chip cookies in the pudding..I have a vanilla wafers cookie recipe in my williams sonoma book if you want..
- Anonymous said...
I'm a homesick Texan along with yourself, however I do have the fortune to be homesick in Phoenix. I can't believe I hadn't found the Ranch Market until a couple of weeks ago...my favorite thing about it was the fresh juice stand!
I'm dying without my Tex-Mex though, so I have to make it all my by lonesome. :(
- Homesick Texan said...
Jerry--I'm more a hot fudge girl myself, but a nice drizzle of something would be fun!
Sam--Will do on both counts--and I'm glad you're enjoying the blog!
Yvo--I'm out of chocolate cookie dough right now but I do have some sugar cookie dough on hand. Will that do?
Mike--Leftovers? Surely you jest! This stuff goes fast!
Anon--It is a regional thing--I just don't like it, that's all!
Tea--Glad I made you laugh! Pudding is perfect for recovery.
Nabeela--Sure...I'd love to see their recipe.
Anon--I forgot about the fresh juice stand--I was so blown away by the place, I just wish I'd had more time to spend in the store.
- class-factotum said...
That sounds delish, but now I am craving a bowl of the southern version -- the one with sour cream and cream cheese and Cool Whip. (I live by the motto, "If a little bit of fat is good, a lot is better.") I was going to make myself chocolate-chocolate chip cookies for my birthday, but perhaps banana pudding is the ticket instead.
The Ranch Market sounds like Fiesta on steroids!
- Rebecca said...
Thanks for your fabulous blog. I read it every time you post. Homesick Arizonan here, with strong Texas roots on both sides of the family. People here in Boston wrinkle their nose when I tell them about the Nilla Wafer banana pudding we always had growing up. This one looks like a nice variation that even the Yanks would like!
- Lydia said...
Oh my, I've never had banana pudding, but now I absolutely want to try it. And I'm putting the Phoenix Ranch Market on my list of places to visit on my next trip out west.
- Olivia said...
Oof, a bit rich, though if you heard about my Thai coconut milk and banana dessert you'd say the same!
- JEP said...
I need a bowl of this now! Sounds delicious :)
- Homesick Texan said...
Class Factotum--I don't think I know the banana pudding with sour cream, cream cheese AND Cool Whip--Oh my! Talk about a dairy fest! And yes, that's exactly what Ranch Market is--a souped-up Fiesta.
Rebecca--Ha! I know, I was surprised at how many of my East Coast friends had never even heard of banana pudding, which struck me as strange as Nabisco even prints a recipe on its box.
Lydia--It's sweet comfort--you'll love it! And a trip to Ranch Market is a must--especially for someone who loves stocking the pantry.
Olivia--Thai coconut milk and banana dessert? Please...tell me more! That sounds incredible!
JEP--Thank you! And it's super easy to whip up a batch--try some.
- Olga said...
Mmm.. bananas and chocolate - this sounds divine and i have some ripe bananas on the counter just asking to be made into something other than banana bread ;-) This sounds heavenly!
- Cynthia said...
I've never had banana pudding before and now you're making me crave it. Talk about the power of food.
I would looooove to visit that store you talked about. I feel it worth the effort to make a trip to the US specifically for that (lol)
- Tommy said...
I think this would make a killer pie as well.
I might use Half and Half and top with mounds of whipped cream.
Old fashioned standbys like this really please guests. A wonderful way to finish a meal.
- Olivia said...
Let's see...a small can of coconut milk, add 1/2 cup sugar (or 3/4 cup if you like it sweeter, but I prefer to use less brown sugar), and half a teaspoon of salt. Simmer for two mins. Add 3 bananas, split and quartered. Simmer for another 2-4 mins, depending how soft you want it. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
I used to buy it for a ridiculous £4.89 at a Thai restaurant chain until I realised I could darn well make it myself as I am no stranger to coconut milk or sesame seeds, and we always have bananas! Much happier to eat it from my own kitchen!
- Miss Scarlett said...
I'm about to get my banana pudding on today, as a local frozen custard shop has it on the menu as the "flavor of the day." If you're ever in the D.C. area, pop across the river to Alexandria and try this place: www.dairygodmother.com
Her banana pudding custard tastes FREAKISHLY like the real thing. The first time I had it, I was like, "You stole my mom's recipe for nana' pudding!"
I agree that it's always better the next day though..after the nilla wafers go soft. Mmmm...I confess I've had it for breakfast too!
- christine (myplateoryours) said...
Oh, would that just hit the spot RIGHT NOW! But of course, I have no cookie dough on hand, and nary a banana in sight. All I have is corn starch -- not too appetizing.
All that and Al Gore too, you lucky dog!
- Homesick Texan said...
Olga--Aren't chocolate and bananas wonderful together? I'm also a big fan of peanut butter and banana--I wonder how this would taste with peanut butter cookies?
Cynthia--The power of food indeed! And if you ever make a trip to Arizona, a visit to Phoenix Ranch Market is a must!
Tommy--It does make a killer pie. And I much prefer whipped cream on top to the traditional meringue.
Olivia--Thank you! I have some bananas, a can of coconut milk and some black sesame seeds--I know what I'm making for dessert! And don't you love it when you figure out how to make something better at home?
Miss Scarlet--Thanks for the tip--my cousins live near Alexandria so next time I visit I'll pop into The Dairy Godmother. I love the name!
Christine--You should always keep some cookie dough in the freezer for emergencies! And yes, it was very cool seeing Al Gore, though I wish he'd veered off script just a bit--it felt unnatural not to at least acknowledge his newly minted Nobel laureate status.
- Christina said...
Oh thank you, thank you, and thank you a thousand times over.
I've been waiting for this--I love the idea of replacing the nilla wafers with chocolate cookies. Great twist.
- Julie said...
Lots of good things here.
If I ever go to Phoenix I hope I remember Phoenix Ranch Market because it sounds like just the sort of place I love to poke around in. Ethnic markets and kitchenware are my idea of fun.
I think your idea of replacing the Nilla Wafers with chocolate cookies is perfect and I'm also interested in the roasted mashed banana you add while you're cooking the pudding. I've never seen that in a recipe but it seems as it if would really intensify the flavor.
And banana pudding for breakfast? Perfect!
- Olivia said...
Awesome! I hope you like!
- Nabeela said...
I actually found out the recipe is posted by another blogger!
Here it is:
- Scribbit said...
Oh that looks terrific, and I'm not even hugely a banana fan, go figure.
- Vanessa said...
Mmmmmmmmmmmm. Bananas and Nilla wafers are so classic, but chocolate chip sounds good too.
I appreciate your photographic efforts at capturing the grocery store banana bunch! It's hard to look at something fresh that you've seen a thousand times but your 'nana pic is lovely!
- Homesick Texan said...
Christina--You're very welcome--enjoy!
Julie--Yes! You'd love Phoenix Ranch Market. I could have spent hours in there. And pudding for breakfast is a sweet, soft way to start the day!
Olivia--Yes! Very tasty!
Nabeela--Thanks for the link to the recipe--I can't wait to try these.
Scribbit--I don't think you have to be a banana fan to enjoy banana pudding.
Vanessa--Aw shucks, thank you!
- Melissa said...
Oh thank you! I made the pudding with one variation you may want to try: I melted a tablespoon of butter into a saute pan (and omitted the butter at the end), heated it til it was bubbly, sliced all of the bananas atop it, and sprinkled another few tablespoons of brown sugar on top. Turned it all and then left it on the heat untouched until the sugar carmelized and the bananas browned. Then I pushed them around with a spatula and left them awhile longer. Then I mixed them into the pudding. Mmmmmmmmm.
Thank you!
- Katia said...
I love your blog! And this pudding...now, that's what comfort food is all about. I'll have to try this--maybe tonight! :)
Thanks for sharing.
- Brittany said...
I made this recipe for my friend's birthday party, and am still getting rave reviews about it days afterwards. Because I was short on time, I substituted store-bought chocolate chip cookies for the chocolate cookies - but no one seemed to mind! Thanks so much for a fun twist on traditional banana pudding!
- txredneck said...
I love your blog. I am a newly transplanted Texan down on the Jersey Shore. It's been a difficult adjustment, but your holiday gift guide saved my better-half's neck. he got me a case of Dublin Dr. Pepper. (my favorite drink for my birthday last week)
And now that I have found this recipe I can't wait to make it!
- Anonymous said...
I grew up in North Carolina and lived on banana pudding! I have never ever considered making any other way except for the "typical" way, but yours sounds so yummy I must give it a try! I do, however, feel compelled to put meringue on top as I cannot imagine any banana pudding without it.
Thanks for such a great site!
- Mimi2six said...
I love nanner pudding, I add meringue to mine. If I can't add meringue, I like Cool Whip, and this Texas girl agrees that it's great for breakfast! I'll have to try your chocolate variation, it sounds yummy!
- Laurie said...
I made this for my British In-laws who were over the moon with it,..I made a double batch thinking I would take some home after....I must have been crazy to think there would be any left! Being a Texan and raised on nilla pudding with Jell-o instant french vanilla pudding mix with bananas and nilla wafers layered between, but this is by far better!!!!! Although I really miss the nilla wafers, the chocolate cinnamon biscuits went fantastically in this dessert.
Thank you so much for this site... being in the UK I miss real Texan food!
- Jean said...
Southern Comfort Food. I'm wondering if meringue on top was my Mom's finishing touch. Ours was made with Jello Cook 'n Serve Vanilla Pudding, bananas sliced 1/4" thick and 2/3's of a box of vanilla wafers, top with meringue and brown lightly under the broiler.
This kind of puts me into thinking it's a Texas take on an English Trifle.
- Paul said...
This is a wonderful recipe; I've always wanted to make banana pudding from scratch. I was wondering though - since I'm lactose intolerant - would it be ok to use soy milk instead of regular milk for this? I'd eat it either way and suffer since I love banana pudding anyway, but if I could make it lactose free that'd be wonderful.
- Lisa (Homesick Texan) said...
Paul--You know, I don't have much experience with substituting soy milk for regular milk, so I don't know how it would work. If you try it, let me know how it goes as it's probably a technique that would appeal to some of my readers such as yourself, you can't drink cow milk. Thanks!
- miriamgardener said...
I love your blog! I'm also a Texan in NYC, and always try to cook something Mex, I'm from the border so I always want more Mex than Tex-Mex. But anywho, I enjoy your recipes since I didn't grow up eating American food, hence the recipes are not in the family--just yet!
I'm dying to make the banana pudding, and what better excuse than the Holidays! yay!
- Anonymous said...
Wonderful! Thanks for all of your great dishes! We plan our meals using your blog!
- Jessica said...
I absolutely love banana pudding! Made this for mini banana cream pies a few days ago, and my family thought they were great. Thank you for this recipe!
- Patti said...
Wow! Banana pudding has such a special place in my heart and memories. The best was at my mother-in-law's table, warm, nilla wafers still crunchy. For something different, she would make chocolate pudding with the nilla wafers. God, I miss her.
- Audrey McCann said...
Just the perfect desert to go with my grill off for this weekend.. I'm a transplant from Chicago.. But been in Austin, TX since I was 3 (27 yrs) so I claim a little bit of both! I have to say I'm shocked at the lack of knowledge of banana pudding.. Thought it was an American staple.. Guess not.. But like many others I've always been the "jello cook and serve" kind of girl... I love to cook from scratch so will definitely be doing this recipe.. And the roasted banana is just brilliant! I'm debating on whether I want to do a cool whip topping.. They have a peanut butter one now I believe.. So I may just do that.. Banana pudding, chocolate I'm the cookie, and peanut butter whip... *salivating*
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ComedyJuice is one of the top comedy brands in the world, producing hundreds of live comedy events and hours of online content every year as well as being an online entertainment destination. With partnerships with many of the other top comedy brands including CollegeHumor.com, Improv Comedy Clubs, Comedy.com, Comix Comedy Club, The Ice House Comedy Club, and National Lampoon, ComedyJuice content reaches a wide national audience of comedy fans through both live events and digital media.
ComedyJuice Live produces over 150 shows every year and works with over 200 of the biggest and best comedians in the country. It's shows have been called the best standup comedy show in the nation by sources ranging from Sirius Satellite radio to People magazine and attracts such comedy stars as Dane Cook, Sarah Silverman, and Dave Attell on a regular basis.
ComedyJuice.com reaches hundreds of thousands of unique readers every month with millions of pages viewed. The website's weekly newsletter reaches well over 100,000 subscribers.
ComedyJuice Productions currently produces web series for both CollegeHumor.com and Comedy.com as well as an array of original content for ComedyJuice.com.