I've been putting chocolate chips in my banana breads, muffins and cakes for many years -- really is yummy. But another thing yummy in banana bread that I had never thought of until I had it at a bakery: chopped dried apricots. I'll also agree that chocolate chips in pumpkin bread and muffins is great, but to make that even better, add chopped candied ginger. I also love adding chocolate chips to your Pear and Ginger Quickbread recipe -- I have a pear tree in my backyard, and that's a favorite recipe because it's easy, delicious and freezes well. You have a good imagination, I can tell - thanks for sharing. And I envy you your pear tree! I've never, ever had a fruit tree in my yard - maybe if I move South (to Massachusetts!) :) PJH

• Reply