Page 36 May 2012 Generations inspire menu selections for special brunch Katherine Porter Nancy Porter Banana Nut Bread Seasoning mix: 1 cup butter 3 cups sugar 4 eggs 4 cups fl our 1 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup sour cream 8 bananas, mashed fi ne 1 cup chopped pecans Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. In separate bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Add to butter mixture alternately with sour cream. Add bananas, nuts, and mix well. Pour into loaf pans (about 2/3 full) and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean and top is browned and cracked. Makes 3 good sized loaves. By Amanda Goossen If you are seeking out a small bit of heaven for your 2012 Mother’s Day brunch, look no further than a little French getaway in Old Town Scottsdale, Petite Maison. A hidden gem in the desert, Petite Maison (7216 E. Shoeman Lane) is a quaint French cottage tucked away from the street. As you pull up in front, the garden is in full bloom and the countryside cottage transports you to a different place and time. There is no better place to treat your mother, mother-in-law or mother-of-your- children, to an afternoon of bliss. Chef/owner James Porter has developed a tribute to the “Mom’s In My Life” with his Mother’s Day brunch menu. He has chosen favorite recipes by his mom, mother-in-law and cherished grandmother to highlight on the menu. Porter’s mother, Nancy, is famous in her family for her out-of-this-world banana bread. Young and old gather around the table to enjoy it warm from the oven, bringing a slew of acclamations as they devour every piece. Petite Maison will be serving Nancy Porter’s banana bread as a Stuffed Banana Bread French Toast with Orange Chantilly and Warm Maple Syrup. Devine. Upon arriving in South Africa to visit his mother-in-law Roxanne Goldman, James enjoyed a wonderful fi rst meal of Salmon Tourte, served with chilled cucumber and dill salad. Touching upon his passion for French food and his love of fresh seasonal produce, this meal de fi nitely impressed. Grandmother Katherine Porter is a treasure in the Porter clan. Her Potato Gratin recipe is almost as remarkable as the beloved matriarch herself and the secret seasoning, only shared with the most passionate family chefs, is one reason it stands out. On Mother’s Day these thin, hand-sliced potatoes with fresh cream and shaved cheese will be served with Roasted Pork Continued on page 37 WE’RE HAPPY TO SERVE YOU AT ANY OF OUR 8 CONVENIENT VALLEY LOCATIONS! • 22 S. Mesa Dr, Mesa • 1017 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe • 1111 E. Buckeye Rd, Phoenix • 2628 W. Van Buren, Phoenix • 3920 S. Central Ave, Phoenix • 4121 N. 44th St, Phoenix FAX: 602-952-9233 • 5516 W. Glendale Ave, Phoenix • 9309 W. Van Buren, Tolleson Need a menu? Visit our web site: WWW. PETESFISHANDCHIPS .COM Burgers, Dogs, Burritos! Scrumptious Fish & Chips! Fresh Breaded Onion Rings! Children’s Menus at Some Locations! Drive Thru/Take-Out Is Our Specialty! ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Family Owned & Operated Since 1947 Join us at the Tee Pee for CINCO DE MAYO & MOTHER’S DAY! 602-956-0178 ~ 4144 East Indian School Road

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