Culinary experiments
@GardenGerty (157485)
United States
November 23, 2021 2:19pm CST
I made whole berry cranberry sauce today, using the regular recipe.
My great niece wants pumpkin bread, so I used a new recipe and made two loaves.
Now for the experiment. . .
My sister in law gave us some nice pears, but they have gotten over ripe. I used them in my banana bread recipe, in lieu of bananas. Seasoned the batter with some ginger.
I will be glad to let you know how it turned out.
I am always doing experiments.
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@kaylachan (57371)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Nov 21
I'm sure it'll be a good one.
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
23 Nov 21
It was good. I made a small sample as well as a large loaf.
@1creekgirl (40411)
• United States
23 Nov 21
I love to get creative in the kitchen (hey, that would be a good name for a cook book!)
Unfortunately it doesn't always go well. Let us know how yours turn out.
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
23 Nov 21
It came out with a good texture and I think it tastes good. Hubby said it smelled like gingerbread, but it was not that spicy to eat. Very moist.
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
27 Nov 21
@1creekgirl I do not think I am organized enough to write a cookbook, but it is a thought.
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@1creekgirl (40411)
• United States
23 Nov 21
@GardenGerty You might need to write a cook book. I've collected recipes for years, but I recently started a book of gluten free recipes for my husband.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
24 Nov 21
I don't come across overripen pears, but I would love to know how this turns out just in case.
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
27 Nov 21
My brother's friend brought a couple of bushels of pears to my brother and sister in law. The pears contiinued to ripen as she was busy making preserves etc. The pear bread came out good and I felt it was a nice use of something that otherwise might go to waste.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
28 Nov 21
@GardenGerty I'll have to remember this if I have an abundance of pears.
@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
24 Nov 21
I just threw out a bunch of very over-ripe pears. Wish I had thought about using them like you did. I'm sure replacing them for bananas will work just as well.
Homemade cranberry sauce is delicious1
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
27 Nov 21
It came out fine. I was afraid it would be over sweet but it was not. Hubby said it smelled like ginger bread.
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
27 Nov 21
@GardenGerty good to know that it came out good and pears can be a good substitution for bananas.
@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
27 Nov 21
It was quite good, grandkids enjoyed it for breakfast before hitting the road.
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wonderful
@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
27 Nov 21
It was quite good, and we enjoyed it.
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
23 Nov 21
To me it was fine. Nice and moist. My neighbor used to make a delicious apple bread.
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
27 Nov 21
Yes, it was. Good snack or fast breakfast.
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@RasmaSandra (73196)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Nov 21
Experimenting with food and making different recipes is always a fun thing to do
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
23 Nov 21
That way I use up things that might spoil. And enjoy them in the process.
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
27 Nov 21
It was good, very moist, slightly different texture because pears are a little grainy.
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@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
25 Nov 21
Creating new dishes is always fun!
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
27 Nov 21
And so are traditional family recipes. I like to do both.
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