Hello:)
This Friday Jana and I watched 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', borrowed from my sister. Jana had seen it before and wanted to share it with me - which I love. Jana is really into films, stage shows and performing. She always notices lots of detail, inlcuding costumes, how scenes are put together etc and I love sharing her interests. We don't have a TV so it is a weekly treat to choose something we really want to watch and settle down together to watch it on the laptop.
I had made 4 new gelato recipes this week so we got all of them out of the freezer and spread them out on the carpet to share. They were all delicious and very much enjoyed. Our joint favourite was banana and mint, and here is the recipe:
Beautiful banana and mint gelato:)
Ingredients:
3 very ripe bananas
5-10 mint leaves - depending on taste and strength of the mint (we have a yummy apple mint plant but any mint will be fine)
Method:
Blend the bananas until liquid.
Add the mint leaves and blend again.
Transfer to a gelato/ice cream maker and blend in there for 20 minutes or until of the desired consistency.
NB. This didn't work first time in the gelato maker we have. I think this was because the bowl was not cold enough (we have a maker that requires the bowl to be frozen for 12-24 hours before making gelato).
What I did in this instance was to transfer the mixture to a plastic tub and put it in the freezer. I then stirred it vigorously every 20 minutes or so during the next 90 minutes. This resulted in a slightly 'rougher' gelato but still delicious all the same, and proves that a gelato maker is not essential to enjoy creating gelato:)
This can be stored in the freezer. To serve simply remove from the freezer to thaw slightly for approximately 20 minutes and then scoop into a favourite dish, or wine glasses etc and ENJOY:0)
Hope you had a great week, and that you feel inspired to give the gelato a go. Let us know how you get on.
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