the J-Dubs: August 2007

Zucchini Bread

So yesterday this lady at work practically forced me to take home a zucchini she had brought from her garden. I only remember having zucchini once or twice so I had no idea what to do with it (and naturally joseph doesn't like zucchini). I then remembered that I once had zucchini bread and it was tasty. I went to allrecipes.com (a daily occurence), found a recipe, and whipped up 2 loaves. I just ate a slice and it was pretty darn good, I must admit but I am the cook. I did omit the raisins and nuts but I should have put some in half a loaf for dad. oh, well.

Zucchini Bread II (http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Zucchini-Bread-II/Detail.aspx?src=etaf)

Brown sugar contributes to the richness of this traditional loaf that 's pepperedwith nuts and raisins.

Yields: 24 servings

INGREDIENTS:

3 eggs

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 2/3 cups packed brown sugar2

cups grated zucchini

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

3 teaspoons ground cinnamon1

1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS:1. In a large bowl, beat eggs well. Add oil, brown sugar, zucchini, and vanilla;stir well. Blend in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, and salt. Stir inraisins and nuts. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour. Cool.

Rita

So the other night Aidan, Becca's boy, was holding a little doll in his bed. Becca asked him what his doll's name was. After thinking for a bit, Aidan said, "Rita." Becca asked if he meant Rita, like juli's mom and Aidan said, "yeah, Rita." haha. Mom must have made a good impression on Aidan.

P.S. how do you put up a profile picture at the top of your page? and how do you put links to other blogs on the side of your page?

August update

I'm really sorry that I have been so busy and slacking on my blog. This summer has been so busy getting things ready for the wedding and working a lot. I also thought that as soon as we said 'I do' (actually yes or YEAH!!! haha) that things would slow down. Boy, was I wrong!!! Summer has been a good one but boy has it been crazy! We only have one more week and weekend of summer. :( I'm really excited for my classes but not so much the schedule. Joseph and I are trying to work as much as possible while still having a normal school schedule. Ah, the bliss of being newly married. haha. Well I just feel like I've been out of touch with everyone so I hope everyone is well. Love ya!

Lincoln City, Oregon

Joseph had a family reunion in Lincoln City. It was nice cool weather and we had lots of fun. Oregon is really pretty. We even got to stop to see Conrad and Lisa on the way home.