Autumn’s definitely in the air; geese are honking, leaves are turning colour and falling, and the days are quickly getting shorter.
All summer long, I cook most of our meals on the barbeque, and dessert? Well, when we had it, it was usually an ice cream treat of some kind.
But now … things they are a-changin’. With cooler temperatures comes my urge to bake. First up … zucchini bread! and when I make zucchini bread, I immediately turn to my mom’s recipe.
It’s basic, and it’s tried and true. Hubby say it’s his favourite …
But first I had to play with some photos. I’ve been using LR to process and “print to file” and, oh.my.goodness. I am completely bowled over with the ease of it all, plus the template feature is a godsend!
Thanks to Kim for her clear instructions, I’ve left PS for LR once again. I’m going to turn into a template-making photo bomber! Now, I know this is old hat to many of you, but I’ve been a slow learner when it comes to LR … I was am such a PS lover.
I thought about combining zucchini and carrots, but decided to leave that for another day … I think they make a pretty addition to the photo though …
Fresh eggs …
Make sure to serve your zucchini bread with a glass of cold milk … and don’t forget the pretty, photogenic straw!
So here’s my basic, tried and true, zucchini bread – enjoy!
- 1 cup salad oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups zucchini (grated)
- Mix together oil and sugar in a mixer.
- Add eggs and vanilla and blend until smooth.
- Sift together flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, and baking powder. Run it through the sifter 2 or 3 times.
- Add flour mixture alternately with grated zucchini, blending until smooth and the zucchini is evenly distributed.
- Pour into two loaf pans lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 325F for 1 1/4 hour. I used very dark pans so I reduced the baking time to 1 hour. Test with a toothpick, when it comes out clean, the loaves are done.
I also have a recipe for Zucchini Quinoa Bread which is really quite yummy!
Have a wonderful Friday! But first, check out my newsletter! I’d love to be able to send you a little note on a somewhat weekly basis!
Oh my!! You make it all so beautiful Barb…will definitely be trying your recipe. It’s been weeks since I’ve worked much in PS…I too love LR, especially the print module. Thank you for sharing your recipe and beautiful photos!! Have a great weekend.
Love all your images so much! I feel like I’m right there with you. Many thanks for the recipe. Will give it a try this weekend. Happy Friday!
Lovely recipe Barb I’m going to try it with gluten free flour and I love LR but still use templates in PS !!
Fantastic photos of this wonderful bread and ingredient. Really delicious.
Thankk you very much for the receipt !
Best regards, Synnöve
Your bread looks delicious! Thank you for the recipe. Your still life images of the ingredients are wonderful. Those colorful leaves really do mean fall is here. Have a great weekend!
As I was reading your post, I kept thinking – Oh, I hope Barb includes the recipe for this beautiful bread. And there it was! Thank you! Your photos today are truly perfect. You could certainly have a career as a photo stylist – you have such an artful way of arranging every detail. The color combinations against the dark wood really work. I’m going to make this bread for tonight’s dinner. What a wonderful friend you are!
Almost forgot to ask – Barb, how do you create and add the recipe card to your blog? I’d love to try this, too!
Oh another wonderful recipe and what gorgeous images to illustrate. Barb, you have a true gift for the art of styling. But since I don’t bake much anymore will you just share yours??
Oh how yummy and so fitting for Autumn ~ Great post and photos ~ Enjoy!
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Your zucchini bread looks so delicious, Barb !
And so beautifully presented … thanks for the recipe !
Have a nice weekend,
Sylvia
Wonderful photos Barb ! The zucchini bread looks delicious, thanks for the recipe :)
I just discovered zucchini in my freezer and I’m pretty sure it’s from last year….hmmm…I actually had very few this year. Does anyone ever say that??? I had few zucchini??
These cooking still life’s are so beautifully done, Barb- magazine-worthy! And thanks for the recipe!!! I’m so glad you love Lightroom- and Kim’s classes make it so easy.