Some times I think of you like a brother because our parents are around the same age, and have siblings who now live their own separate lives. We are starting to ask what we should prepare for before either of them passes away, and are they willing to share their wishes with us, or write a will so we don't end up losing our home or savings. It would be interesting to try to live your life one day, and you could live mine, with a snap of the fingers.

Agree bananas are not meant for the fridge once purchased. They should be eaten within a day or so before they ripen too much or turn black. Some people think eating bananas is gross. I enjoy them best as a special treat with grain cereals, milk, and yogurts, or baked into loaf of banana bread 🍞.

Think I would try to find some dry herbs to make up for the lack of salt or pepper on the bland foods. Parsley can go with almost anything, and freshens up unsettling foods. Guessing onion and garlic is too hard for your system. Try a tiny bit of crushed fennel if you never tried it, cooked with the meat (especially pork) for an exciting variation.