zucchini bread in the freezer

Yesterday afternoon was spent making several loaves of zucchini bread. The photo is chocolate zucchini bread which I really prefer over the regular. It is not sweet but rich with a wonderful melt in your mouth texture. It not only has chocolate chips scattered inside but also unsweetened chocolate and a hint of Cinnamon.

Here is the recipe.
2(1ounce)squares of unsweetened chocolate
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups grated zucchini
1 teaspoon vanilla extract(pure vanilla is best)
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, lightly grease and flour two 9x5 baking pans. In a micro save dish melt the chocolate, stir occasionally.
In a large bowl combine eggs and sugar and cream together add oil, grated zucchini, vanilla and melted chocolate beat until smooth.
Mix in the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Then fold in the chocolate chips and nuts. Pour into the loaf pans and bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and remove from pans.
These loaves are good size so I cut them in two and double wrap in foil and then into zip lock freezer bags. They will hold really well in the freezer.

Last night for dinner I fixed bowtie pasta with shrimp, shallots, garlic, diced zucchini(of course) canned diced tomatoes in their juice and salt and pepper and heavy cream and a few red pepper flakes. Topped with fresh chopped basil and grated Parmesan for serving.
I make dishes like this quite often and just use what ever veggies happen to be in the fridge. It is always a nice meal. Last night we had a thick slice of artisan bread with chive butter to go with.

For our little adventure out this afternoon we have decided to have Mexican fare. We are trying a new place in one our more unique districts of the city. There are many ethnic eateries in this area. So I will report on tomorrow's blog what we thought. I truly hope it is a good place that we will want to return to.

It is another stellar day here in Eugene.
The tomato plants are loaded with tomatoes but no red ones yet. It seems they always come on all at once then we are in tomato world instead of squash and cucumber land.

My daughter and significant other are heading for the Blue Mountains of Oregon this morning. We are so fortunate to live in this state of varying scenery. Where they are going is big sky and big country. They are tent camping in the woods hope they do not forget the mosquito spray.
My brother and his son are leaving for Yellowstone park in the morning. They are very excited to be making this trip together. I know they are taking lots of mosquito spray as I advised them of what kind to buy. I have heard they can swarm you and leave you bloodless. So let's think what is more dangerous bears or mosquito's? They are taking bear spray also, very smart. They have covered their bases and surely will survive the trip. Way to go guys!

Well I must walk and tidy the house and get ready for my afternoon date with my hubby. Cannot wait. Silly me.