hello friends.  i hope your week has been full of laughter and love.  i need some time.  some time to breath, some time to step back and reflect; some time to be.  there is so much i have been wanting to say about this little break - but as i sit here - i am at a loss.  things are good - but there are some matters that need my full attention right now.  thank you for your supportive and heartfelt comments - i read and reflect on every single one.  i am hoping to return towards the end of october with energy anew and the holiday shop.  in the meantime, be well and i leave you with a little love...

zucchini bread:

{from my good friend and neighbor kim - i make it every september now - LOVE it!}

~ 3 c. flour

~ 2 t. cinnamon

~ 1 t. baking soda

~ 1/2 t. baking powder

~ 1/2 t. salt

~ 1/2 t.  nutmeg

~ 2 c. sugar

~ 2 c. finely shredded zucchini {peeled and seeded}

~ 1/2 c. cooking oil

~ 2 eggs

use a non-stick spray to coat 2 loaf pans and pre-heat the oven to 350.  in one bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nutmeg - set aside.  in another bowl, combine sugar, zucchini, cooking oil and eggs.  slowly add flour mixture and stir until moistened but still lumpy.  divide the better between loaf pans and bake 50-60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

* especially good lightly toasted with butter in the morning for breakfast...

some things i am loving:

~ the canon;

~ emergence;

~ the lovemakers;

~ drug rug;

~ lightning dust;

~ sid vintage;

~ gemma redux;

~ serpentine mineralis;

~ eddie borgo;

~ and marcello, peter and steve.

xoox~jla

p.s. but you might hear the occasional tweet over the next month...

Comments

[rachel]

Have a relaxing break my friend. We'll be here when you get back. :)

[hubby]

mmmhummm, I leave, THEN you make the zucchini bread?

[Jen @ MaplenCornbread]

I do hope things are well, I very much understand the need for time. take as long as needed. This zucchini bread looks amazing.

[maya]

love the recipe...sounds easy,and looks amazing... healthy and delicious yumm :)

xo
maya

[chika]

hi - hope all goes well with you! looking forward to seeing you back here with more of your beautiful stories, photos and recipes!

[Jen]

I am feeling the same. So much going on. Enjoy your break. And keep checking the mailbox...i just sent a little note for you on my new stationary. xoxo

[gini]

bonjour from the moutains of south France!i reaLLy Love your pictures!very inspiring...thank u
gini

[Anna]

Jen, this brought back sweet memories being curled up on my mother's couch with her watching these old films...AMC was on constant record when I was a kid. I have not had the pleasure of 8 1/2 yet, but how to steal a million and thomas crown...ahhhh.

[Ciara]

Enjoy the break, we all need a bit of space and perspective to regenerate! I'll look forward to your uplifting posts when you return. I received your beautiful prints this morning and they bring a bit of sunshine to my day in Ireland remembering the happy times i have spent in Italy. Thank you so much! Ciara x

[madelyn]

today it is pumpkin spice cookies for
a fallish sunday

and perhaps some fred astaire

he always make me smile:)

[Tim]

This is beautiful. I love your blog.

[Elisabelle]

Yummy... Thanks for sharing.
Have a good week-end!

[bigBANG studio]

DARLING blog. I've been hankering to make zuke bread for some time now and you've finally inspired me to actually DO it, and I'll use your recipe to boot! Really made my day a happy one to scroll through your incredible photographs...as a painter I am totally blown away by your artful compositions and eye for vignettes...wow. Cheers, and I look forward to following future posts! -lily in joshua tree

[LoveFeast Table]

Always love zucchini bread! Will be looking forward to your return in a little while....we just took a little break from our blog, to attend to getting our families settled into the school year and we are back with more bounce...wishing the same for you! We love your blog....so inspirational and beautiful! Best wishes! Chris Ann & Kristin