Linda, aside from the addition of the spices and the specific mention of butter (where shortening is called for in the original) this is a match for the Kona Inn banana bread recipe, a famous recipe from that iconic Hawaiian hotel. It's interesting how a recipe passes from hand to hand, acquiring tweaks along the way (including, in this case, changing Kona to Kauki). Since you're the second person championing this bread, I definitely have to make it soon! Thanks for sharing — PJH

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