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Saturday, September 14, 2019

Zuchinni Bread & Jetliners


The last time I posted my zucchini bread
I had several of you ask for my recipe . . .
so here goes!

My recipe makes 2 loafs, 
but I doubled it and then divided it in half
and added cranberries to one half and 
blue berries to the rest.
So I baked 4 loafs.

The two above are the cranberry walnut.

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Connie's Zucchini Bread
makes two loaves
Preheat oven 350 F or 175 C

Ingredients:
3-C all-purpose flour
1-t salt
1-t baking soda
2-T cinnamon 
(we like cinnamon, you can add half this if you prefer)
1/4- t baking powder
3 large eggs 
2-C sugar (I use Stevia)
1-T vanilla extract
1-C vegetable oil
3-C grated zucchini
1-C Walnuts
1-C fruit (optional)
(raisins, dried cranberries, or blueberries) 
 



Mix flour, salt, soda, cinnamon and baking power.


Beat Eggs.






add and mix well – sugar, vanilla and oil.

This photo is the oil and the vanilla.
Those white spots are my kitchen lights
reflecting into the oil.


I thought this made an interesting photo :)



  Next add zucchini and dry ingredients, mixing well.




  
Stir in nuts and fruit.


  
Because I doubled the recipe
when I was making it, 
I then divided my batter into 2 bowls
 and made 2 loafs with cranberries 
and 2 with blueberries, 
both with walnuts)

Next, pour into greased & floured loaf pans.
Bake for one hour.



These are the blueberry loafs.

I put these in the freezer. 
We are still eating some 
that I baked last summer,  
They come out of the freezer 
as wonderful as fresh baked. 



Here's a little something  of interest,
for my male followers. 
This photo was taken from the road
a few miles from our home. 
It is the grounded fleet of 737 Jetliners.
They are being stored waiting repairs. 



This photo is grainy because 
I zoomed in with my phone camera.
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Again; I want to thank you for your prayers.
Since my last post Steve has been in the ER
and spent 3 nights in the hospital.
We are home now and taking each day as it comes.
Please continue to pray.
We count you all as blessings in our lives.

Your blogging sister,
Connie :)




 

47 comments:

  1. Connie, so sorry to hear that Steve has not been too well. Continuing to pray for you both.

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    1. You're an angel. You and your husband are in my prayers as well. Here's to happier days, sweet friend:)

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  2. "Since my last post Steve has been in the ER
    and spent 3 nights in the hospital.
    We are home now and taking each day as it comes.
    Please continue to pray."

    Thinking of you and praying! Hugs.

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    1. Thank you so much for your prays, they mean so much and are not taken lighting. We truly appreciate each and every prayer. Thank you.

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  3. I would never have thought to add blueberries to zucchini bread! I said something about it to Jerry and he said, "Sounds good to me!" LOL! He loves blueberries, so I may have to try that next time.

    Even though I've been absent from blogging lately, we still keep you and Steve in our prayers. Praying a covering of comfort, peace, and strength over both of you. Hugs and love to you, my friend. ♥

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    1. Your prayers are greatly appreciated . . . there is no better way to love one another than through prayer and we certainly feel the love. I had never tried blueberries before either, but I had some in the refrigerator, so I thought that I should give it a go. My Steve loved the blueberry zucchini bread.

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  4. So sorry to read about your hubby having a trip to hospital. Thinking of you both.

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    1. Thank you so much Jenny . . . it's good to know we are in your thoughts :)

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  5. Connie, I continue to pray for you and Steve. I want the best for you both. My Ted has had a rough week...Monday is his dr's appt. Hoping for some good results.
    Those big loafs of bread look so good. I did think what is that white stuff in the bowl.. LOL. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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    1. Hi Susie, that white stuff was all the dry ingredients. I probably didn't label all my photo too well, LOL I am sorry to here about Ted, he is in my prayers each night, you too :)

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  6. So sorry to hear that Steve was in the hospital. Sending hugs and prayers for both of you.
    The bread looks delicious and I like the idea of adding the cranberries and blueberries.

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    1. That's a lovely compliment coming from a professional baker. I like adding fruit, some don't but it's all in who is doing the baking:) Thank you for your prayers, we are forever grateful for each and every one.

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  7. So sorry to hear of this latest trip to the hospital for Steve. I continue to pray for the two of you on my morning walks.

    The bread looks delicious, I love zucchini bread.

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    1. I love knowing that you use your walk time for your morning prayers and thank you so much for including us in them. We are grateful for every prayer and we feel the love, thank you. We have a three or four hour time difference, so you are probably praying for us before we are even out of bed . . . that's a very comforting thought.

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  8. Your Zucchini loaves look so delicious. I think I've mentioned that I cannot grow zucchini although as one old neighbour told me and I quote, "Any idiot can grow lettuce and zucchini". He obviously wasn't much for tact.

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    1. He certainly does not! I hope you had a good reply for him :)

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  9. Oh Connie, I'm so sorry to hear that Steve has been in the hospital. Both Dennis and I continue to pray for you both daily. May you feel God's loving arms wrapped around both of you.
    Your bread looks wonderful and thank you for the recipe. Also, the jetliners are interesting. I'll bet you could hear them as they all landed on the field.
    Blessings always my friend.
    Betsy

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    1. You know it is funny, because now that you mention it, I never heard them at all. In fact I was surprised to see all of them. We rode by there again today and there are even more planes parked. This should bring more jobs and people to our little town . . . not that it isn't growing too fast as it is, LOL. Thank you so much for your prayers, you're an angel :)

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  10. Oh that recipe sounds so good, that was nice of you to share, I will have to check and see if it is any different from my recipe :)
    So sorry to hear about Steve's hospital stay, I have been praying that he has gotten better and feeling better, sorry to hear it has been the opposite, glad to hear he is back home as I am sure he is. Continued prayers!

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    1. Connie, thank you for the amazing cards you have handmade and send and for your prayers. You're have a sweet and tender heart. We feel the love and appreciate your kindness.

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  11. Hello, thanks for acknowledging your male followers. I've been reading your blog for years, but didn't want to intrude. It's a really cool blog and I thank you for it. I wish you and your husband well, and will say a prayer tonight. Happy Fall!

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    1. Thank you for commenting and especially for your prayers, they are very much appreciated. I just came from your blog and now I am a follower. It will be nice seeing your farm change with the beautiful Midwestern seasons.

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  12. So glad to hear that Steve is home again now after spending 3 nights in hospital. All thoughts for you both at this time.
    Thank you so much for including your zucchini bread recipe. Both versions sound delicious and I shall look forward to trying them! It must smell wonderful in your kitchen when you're baking!

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    1. Baking does make the kitchen smell homey and cozy, doesn't it :) Thank you for your wonderful blogging friendship and your kind and caring heart. I hope you like the recipe.

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  13. I was saddened to read Steve has been so ill, you are both in my prayers. A lovely recipe and so easy to follow with your photos, definitely something that I will be making. Take care.

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    1. Thank you so much for your prayers. Knowing that so many kind people are praying in our behave brings so much encouragement and and grace to our days. I hope you like this recipe :)

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  14. Hi Connie- Here in Australia last week we have a special day -sort of -"Are you OK?" Day - it is mainly to check up on Friends and Family to see if they are traveling well and not suffering from illnesses which cannot be seen...such as anxiety, stress, worry etc...on this Day I thought of You and Steve (as I do most days)- and in my imagination I placed a call to you in the USA to talk with Steve and ask him about things and how he was travelling along...I wanted to say how much I admired the work he did on restoring his Yacht and talk about those times awhile. Connie- I lost my Brother (Lloyd) some fourteen years ago to cancer..he had inoperable cancer- like me he was a smoker...I miss him greatly- now days off course I remember well the times we shared at his Farm at Tamworth - I'd always visit at Christmas time...he was 16 years older than me and we always had a lot to chat about -especially in the evening and mild nights of summer on the Farmhouse veranda overlooking the Valley with thousands of Stars in the night sky. My Brother loved Planes - he use to build models for Radio Control for decades- his favorite Plane was the US 'Tojan T-26B'...he'd love your photos of the gathering of 737's...you know the Jumbo Airliner is now 50 years old...Sorry to prattle on...I just wish I lived nearby to you to be able to pop around for a chat and a cuppa and a slice of your lovely Zuccini Bread. Best Wishes. KEV.

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    1. Kevin, I am sure Steve would enjoy your popping in too. There are days when he is not up for company and days when having a friend stop by brightens his whole day. I hate this thing called "cancer" it has stolen so many at an early age. Steve and I had great plans to grow old together . . . do the simple things of life. Sitting on the porch watching the world go by and camping under the stars. We've not given up hope, we do believe in miracles, but God knows best and we are not second guessing Him . . . we also know that sometimes He amazes the doctors and sets them on a head spin. That's what we hope to see :) Thank you for your blogging friendship and your caring heart.

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  15. Your breads look wonderful! Great photos and tutorial! Delicious!! Continued prayers for you both. xx

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  16. Dear blogging sister Connie, like I said before, wish I was your neighbor lol, you got the loafs and I will bring the lates. I found that using veg. Oil in muffins and loafs makes for moist goodness. My pumpkin muffin recipe also uses veg. Oil . Which I posted in the past. Thanks so much for sharing now am heading out to get some zucchini lol

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    1. You'll have to tell me the date of the post with your pumpkin bread recipe. I would like to try it. I have never make pumpkin bread, but it sounds yummy. The air is starting to have a bit of an Autumn chill and it makes me start craving warm breads, stews and all things "comfort food".

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  17. Oh Connie, I can almost smell that bread baking! I love the smells of home baking in the kitchen. I grew up with that. My mom baked so much with love.. that is how she showed her love.. all her lovely desserts, pies, cookies, breads, rolls, etc. Such memories! She loved zuchini bread and made it every summer.. I love the idea of putting the cranberries and walnuts in it. Yum! I have to eat gluten free, so have tweaked many recipes to find just the perfect one for me that is gluten free. I have a great banana bread recipe and will have to try zuchini bread too! Those planes all lined up is something I've never seen... very fun and interesting! Am thinking of you two today and hope you may find yourselves sitting out on that front porch, sharing some moments together. You remain so positive and that is such a blessing for you both... I admire you so much.. and sending hugs and prayers your way too. xoxoxo Marilyn

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    1. Hi Marilyn, Steve is napping at the moment, so I thought that I would check my blog. Glad I did, so many sweet friends praying and wishing us the best. Yes, we did have some time sitting out on the porch. Steve is feeling much better today, the best he has since getting out of the hospital. He still has to nap off and on throughout the day and doesn't sleep well at night, but I feel like he needs to do what his body tells him. That gives us a strange schedule of ups and downs, but it's okay. Thank you for your sweet friendship. Oh, and your card and little angel are adorable . . . you're a sweetie with a caring heart.
      God bless you.

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  18. Your breads look so yummy. I'm sure a slice is delicious with a cup of coffee or tea. Even though I'm not a male, I still think the photo of the planes lined up is pretty cool. ;-)

    I am so sorry that Steve has been so sick and was in the hospital. I know I tell you all the time, but I think about you guys a lot and keep you both in my prayers.

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    1. Oh my goodness, I know that you do and that amazing gift package shows it in abundance. I started eating the cookies as soon as I opened it and those peanut butter cups made with dark chocolate . . . they are addictive. I gave them to Steve and then he says you have to taste one, so okay . . . I couldn't stop at one, LOL. You shouldn't have, but we're so delighted that you did, thank you :) Today was the best day that he has had since getting out of the hospital.

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  19. I am so sorry to hear that Steve has been in the ER and hospital...I have continued to pray.

    The bread looks delicious.

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    1. Thank you, thank you and thank you . . . prayers are what we need. God bless you.

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  20. Zuchini bread is one of my favorite things about Fall. I've never tried adding blueberries. I shall try to remember that next time I make some. Hugs and prayers for you and Steve! ♥
    xx Beca

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    1. Thank you Becca . . . prayers in our behalf are appreciated and counted as blessings.

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  21. You're so sweet, thank you, we truly appreciate your prayers.

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  22. Hi Connie sorry to hear that Steve has been unwell,saying prayers for you both and sending big hugs.
    Thankyou for the recipe i love zucchini's and hadnt thought of making loafs with them ,thankyou for sharing xx

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    1. Thank you so much for your prayers, they a greatly appreciated. I saw your strawberry muffins, yummy. I might want to try them :)

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  23. Hi Connie! Oh, I love yummy breads! Prayers for Steve and you as his caregiver. Thank you for your visit and I chuckled when you mentioned Paul Anka was a heartthrob. Well, I too remember when he had some hair! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  24. Your zucchini bread looks so Yummy, Connie. My dad had a garden across the street from our house growing up, and he would always bring home zucchini, and my mom would cook it that evening for dinner. I wish she made some zucchini bread like you. I bet it tastes so good warm from the oven with butter. I think the nuts and fruit would make it taste even better. How wonderful that you like to bake. I've been doing some baking myself lately. Autumn must be on its way. : )

    I said a prayer for Steve and you as well, Connie.

    ~Sheri

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  25. Awe, still praying for you both. (((((HUGS)))))

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  26. I'm sorry to read about Steve's time in the ER. I so admire your courage and grace through this difficult trial and pray that God will continue to give you strength.

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