What a "Pretty Place"

Pretty Place is the name given to one of the most spectacular places I have been. It is located in  North Carolina, USA. I have added a link for you to see for yourself.

http://www.campgreenville.org/chapel.php 

Fred W. Symmes donated the land for a camp for children (today it is known as the YMCA Camp, Greenville). On the land sits an amazing chapel, everywhere you look there are breath taking views of mountains that go on for ever. The chapel was built in 1941 and has had more additions. I was curious to find out and share with you information about this man who was so kind to leave this land.

Fredrick W. Symmes was born in 1879, one boy of five children. He attended private schools then Furman University and played baseball. He began his business career in 1901 at a furniture store which didn't work out. Later, he rented an mill and in 1910 began a partnership with Nelson Poe and Marion Brawley, a company that manufactured "Gents' Athletic Under Garments and Union Suits. Symmes was a busy man also director of Southern Bell, Southeastern Life, Liberty Life, the First National Bank, Greenville Building and Loan Association, the Poinsett Hotel and Textile Hall. There was so much more this man did before he passed away in May, 1957.

His grandfather, also named Frederick Symmes, was a noted Anderson County physician, longtime editor of the Pendleton Messenger and a first cousin of U.S. President Benjamin Harrison. 

Today Mr Symmes legacy lives through his foundation.

Bananas in Hot Brandy Sauce

Ingredients

For 2 people

2 large bananas, peeled, cut in half lengthwise
1 tablespoon of brandy essence
One third of a cup brown sugar
100gms of butter
Vanilla ice cream to serve

Method

In a fry pan place the brown sugar and butter and melt until combined and sugar dissolved. Add the brandy and bananas, turning gently so the bananas become coated with the sauce.

Place into bowls and serve hot with fresh vanilla ice cream.

If you do not like bananas other fruit can be used such as pineapple or pears. 

Enjoy!