I know that this Chai Zucchini Quick Bread might be a little surprising. In August, here in Upstate NY, we sometimes have no zucchini, because bad weather, and the bugs got to it. Or, more likely, we have a ton of zucchini. I'm not kidding - a literal ton. It's a lot, Consequently, thrifty people are looking for ways to make sure it doesn't go to waste, which is where zucchini bread often comes in. As I mentioned last week, there's an actual evening dedicated to unloading your ... Read More about Chai Zucchini Quick Bread
Quick Breads - Loaves
Pumpkin Bread with Walnuts and Raisins
{Or plain old Pumpkin Bread if you prefer!} If you're like me, you are deep in the midst of last minute Christmas prep, and not really looking for one more thing to do. Or maybe, even more like me, you are near the end of Christmas prep, because you're leaving in a few days, and you realize you are short a few baked gifts for the neighborhood? Yup - that. And then, you suddenly realize that you have never posted your favorite Pumpkin Bread recipe on the blog. Say whaaa? So, even though I just ... Read More about Pumpkin Bread with Walnuts and Raisins
Applesauce Quick Bread
Though the main part of my food preservation season is winding down, there are still a few things left to do. [Like make Applesauce Quick Bread, which we'll get to in just a moment!] We have apple trees, but don't get many apples from them, so it's fortunate that we can find a lot of them locally. This time of year, apples are a very good buy, since a lot of seasonal places are looking to get rid of what they have before closing for the season. No fall is complete without a trip to our older ... Read More about Applesauce Quick Bread
Zucchini Oat Bread
As is always the case, October is roaring in and establishing very rapidly that summer is over. Done, fini, a time remembered, rather than lived in presently. No frosts yet, though that might change before this week is out. Still, there is no denying that we are pretty much done gardening for the year. We finished up Farmer's Market last week, and it was kind of sad to put everything away till next May or June when we begin again. We still have a row of beans that are in full blossom, and they ... Read More about Zucchini Oat Bread
Cranberry Eggnog Bread
We are having some really difficult days in our family right now. I don't talk a lot about day to day events here on the blog, but I have been so absent here lately, and events have kind of overwhelmed us, so I thought I would share a little bit. Late last year, Larry's youngest sister, Janet began to experience some changes in how she was feeling. A lack of energy and just not feeling like herself. In the last couple weeks it has been discovered that she has a very aggressive form of cancer, ... Read More about Cranberry Eggnog Bread
Banana Streusel Coffee Cake
I actually made this a few weeks ago, after yet another family visit that left behind the remains of a bunch of bananas. Neither of us is at all fond of eating fresh bananas, particularly ones that are getting past their prime. On the other hand, such bananas are just reaching the perfect stage for baking, and we are both big fans of baked stuff with bananas. And if your grandkids happen to leave behind some nearly-overripe bananas and you don't feel like baking with them right away, did you ... Read More about Banana Streusel Coffee Cake
Mom’s Banana Bread
A few weeks ago, I got a text from my Mom, asking me for her Banana Bread recipe. Strange - I know, right? But, she was away from her own kitchen and she knew I would have it, because she gave it to me many years ago when I moved out on my own and it was on my old blog. It's a recipe I know by heart, because I have made it so many times. Definitely time to get it moved over here to Creekside, so today I am getting that taken care of. I asked Mom again this morning, and unfortunately, she doesn't ... Read More about Mom’s Banana Bread
Butternut Squash Quick Bread
One of the things that our garden produces in enormous abundance is winter squash. Our soil seems to be perfect for them, as the vines grow vigorously and if left to their own devices, will churn out tons of squash. We have learned not to plant quite so many hills, and also to trim them back throughout the summer, to ensure we not be quite so overwhelmed by them. Still, they are a big favorite of ours and little treats like this are one reason. Did you know that you can substitute an orange ... Read More about Butternut Squash Quick Bread
Summer Squash Gingerbread Loaf
The best of summer veggies combined with fall baking! This Summer Squash Gingerbread Loaf was conceived from a conversation. Though I live in a rural area, I am very fortunate to have a group of blogging friends to hang out with. These are other people who actually understand what it's like to work from home. How to be your own boss, but also to slave for hours over a post. To work forever to get your photos to tell the story, or to wrestle a sentence into submission, no matter how long it ... Read More about Summer Squash Gingerbread Loaf
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
I know I have mentioned before that "I don't care for bananas". That is the nice way my Mom told me to say things. Inside I am thinking, "I hate bananas!". But that is not polite conversation, so instead I utter more refined phrases, such as "I don't care for bananas" I considered it proof of my deep love for my children that I squished up bananas to feed them as babies, because doing so - particularly first thing in the morning - made me want to barf. Blech. It's a good thing that maternal ... Read More about Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Sweet Potato Quick Bread
Okay, so spring. Blah blah, the weather sucks. Blah blah it is cold and I'm sick of it. Blah blah blah, when is it ever going to get nice out??? I know we are not alone here in Upstate NY - spring seems to have lost it's way in a lot of the country this year, and everyone is complaining about it everywhere. This week though, I am going to take advantage of this half-way season and bake up one of our favorite treats - Sweet Potato Quick Bread. From the photo, you might think this is pumpkin ... Read More about Sweet Potato Quick Bread