Zucchini Bread with Chocolate and Crystallized Ginger

National Zucchini Bread Day

Today is National Zucchini Bread Day.  I love baking with zucchini, breads seem to be so much moister when I use it.  In the fall I always freeze zucchini in one cup amounts to be able to use throughout the rest of the year.  When I thaw it out, I do remove some of the liquid as freezing it does bring more liquid.

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party ~ Surprise us and Bring a friend

It is Thursday again and the week's are just flying by.. But for me the next couple of days can come quickly as on Saturday morning I am flying to Florida to spend time at South Seas Resort with a couple of girl friends.. Can't wait for some sun and fun times.. Watch for pictures and details of my trip.. But back to today and our Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party.

Ginger Honey Apple Sauce

First, I have to say that I love being a blogger and I love being able to try new products and bring them to my readers.  It makes my day when my readers let me know that they have tried the product on my recommendations.  Today I have a new product for you.

Almost Wordless Wednesday (link up) ~ National Jelly Bean Day

Another week has flown by and it is time for Almost Wordless Wednesday.  Last week was my first week and I was excited to get one participate.  Thank you so much Jeannie from For What it's Worth for joining me  for joining me.  I hope that more will come as the time goes on.

Crazy Ingredient Challenge - Lemon Peep Milkshake

It is that time of the month again... To think outside of the box and make a recipe with ingredients that are given to us...

Foodie Friends Friday ~ Easter Party #foodiefriendsfriday

Easter is finally here, doesn't it seem like that it has taken a long time to get here... Although I hope the Easter Bunny doesn't get stuck in a snow bank when he is delivering his treats this year.

Almost Wordless Wednesday - Morning Sunlight #WordlessWednesday

This will be the first of my Almost Wordless Wednesday Link-Up.

  I hope that you will all join me each week and bring your almost wordless post.  

Almost Wordless Wednesday

This morning we woke up to snow... What a way to start our Anniversary.  8 years ago today I got married in Togo, West Africa and the weather was quit different ~ way too warm and no thoughts of snow in the forecast.  I wasn't too impressed to see the new snow on the ground but at least so far it is only a dusting but the sky was magnificent.  It was a bluish - purple colour and even though it was snowing the sun was big and bright in the sky.  

 These pictures don't do it justice... but I loved how the sun was coming through the tree branches.

Pencil sketch done in Picasa 3

You are invited to participate in Almost Wordless Wednesday

Here is how:

1.  Create a post for that is almost wordless.  Theme is of your choice.  I like to talk so I am sure I will have words in my post but try to keep it to a minimum.

2.  All pictures must be your own or with the permission of photographer.  

3.  Please link back to my post, either by a written link or I have provided a button for you to post.

4.  We all love to have visitors to our blogs, please take time to visit other posts that are linked up.  I will visit all posts but please be patient, it may take me a while depending on my work schedule.

5.  Copy the link of your post and add it to the linky tool below.

I would love if you would follow me through my many social media (although not required) that are listed on the right side of my page.  Let me know if you are following me so I can follow back. 

The most important rule is have fun....

I have the right to delete any posts that are not appropriate.

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Colourful Birds for Spring Decorating

Do you decorate for Spring or Easter?  Here are some colourful birds that you can make with felt that are cheap and easy to make.  They are also a kid friendly craft that can be made with minimal help depending on the age of the child.

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party ~ Copy Cat Recipes

We all have some Copy Cat Recipes, whether it is food that we have ate at restaurants, recipes that we have gotten from friends or family, or recipes that we have changed that we have found from other bloggers or on line.

Almost Wordless Wednesday ~ Blue Scarf in the Wind

Now that Sunlit Sundays are over until next winter.  I am going to try and keep up with my photography posts each week.  I am also thinking of making this into a link party too.. Hopefully by next week I will have everything ready.

Salmon with Maggi-Ginger Glaze

We eat a lot of salmon.  I usually buy smoked salmon but every once in a while I will buy some fresh salmon. The best way to cook it in my way of thinking is by pan searing it..

Foodie Friends Friday ~ Foods from our Childhood Party #foodiefriendfriday

I am really not sure where the days of the week have gone as it is already Thursday night and time to party with Foodie Friends Friday again.

Fill the Cookie Jar with Bird's Nest Cookies #fillthecookiejar

 April is here and so is spring...  Well maybe not so much if I look outside of the windows, but I am pretending.  With spring comes Easter and I love Easter and all the bright colours and candies...

Beware Foods May Not be What They Seem to Be #AprilFool's Day

Are you ready to sink your teeth into some great food today?  You just may be surprised to find out what you think is really one thing is something totally different....