The wolf is next to the sheep.Today I finally made a recipe I’ve been excited about trying out. I found it on the Internet and have been waiting on my garden for the missing ingredient.
Lily was so proud to bring me the first zucchini of the season from her garden! I didn’t get around to making bread yesterday and she called me on it. So today after lunch I whipped out my new recipe. It is called Chocolate Zucchini Bread. Funny how when I first heard the name my mind thought, “Cool, that sounds great and it’s healthy too!” The word Zucchini of course put the notion that it is healthy into my head and the word chocolate put the notion that is sounded great into my head. It’s all in the name.
As I scanned down the ingredients my “mother conscience” started nagging at me how this is really just a cake with zucchini in it. So I had a dialog with myself…”Would you really just start stirring up a cake for the kids to eat when they come home from school?” I answer by saying, “No, but this isn’t cake – it’s zucchini bread.” “True, so the recipe says – even though you are suppose to bake in in a bunt pan.” Basically if you are calling this Zucchini bread I’ll make it for an after school snack, but if you are calling it chocolate cake – NO WAY. Funny how a name can change the way you think, huh?
SO, when Lily came sauntering in after school today she exclaimed, “Look guys, mom made us a cake!” Guess the kids can’t be fooled as easy as me!
p.s. This “bread” was very delicious and highly recommended. I added it to the recipe search – you’ll find it under breads! 🙂
Comments:
Dad and Mom Parker said…
Cake or bread its all about having a after school snack., that says welcome home and you are loved. Remember you are always teaching.
Thursday, September 04, 2008 11:58:21 PM
Anne said…
The best moms are the ones that let there kids come home to a warm and yummy treat! I am lacking in this area. I think homemade treats are way better than a handful of candy…it just says time and care. You are a great mom, Jodi. Bread or cake…wolves have there place to, in moderation. Have your “Bread” and eat it too works right?!?!
Friday, September 05, 2008 6:18:35 AM
Diana said…
I decided to write on your page even though I am not technically family, but in the gospel I am your sister. I have to say what a great mom you are. Constantly trying to let those kids know how much you love them. Great example, thanks!
Saturday, September 06, 2008 10:19:24 AM
Steph said…
Where’s the frosting?
I’d like to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Saturday, September 06, 2008 8:38:13 PM