Saturday, July 02, 2011

Summer Produce

After sleeping in until about 10 AM (luxurious), I got bit by the baking bug and decided to use the beautiful zucchini I got this week in some zucchini bread. I found a great recipe on smitten kitchen that called for olive or vegetable oil so I decided to try it with the olive. I was a bit apprehensive as the last time I baked a sweet bread with olive oil it was terrible, but Angela makes a cake with it, so I thought I would give it a try since my last attempt was years ago. The bread turned out amazing, I added cranberries and left the nuts out. The mister has already had a half a loaf (good thing I made two). I had plans to make a crisp out of my white nectarines, but after eating one just the way nature intended, there was no way I could adulterate them. They are incredible just the way they are; just as sweet as the sunny spot that glides across my kitchen floor each afternoon.

4 comments:

  1. Looks delicious, B's favorite bread. He would have eaten both loaves right out of the oven. I love baking with olive oil, so much better for you than butter. BTW,our plum tree is loaded, they might be ready for next weekend! Woot!
    xx
    a

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  2. Yum...plums!
    Plum Mojitos, I bet we could figure that out.
    When I make quick breads I usually use veggie oil, but may start using olive, it adds a nice rich flavor.
    See you soon!
    XO
    Kater

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  3. Did someone say plums? This has been on my mind http://angrychicken.typepad.com/angry_chicken/

    Love that zucchini bread!

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  4. Raquel- that looks amazing! I love Amy Karol, great blogger, crafter, etc. I have her "bend the rules sewing" book and it is fab.
    Let me know if you make it, I am very interested.

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