Enjoying the Fruits of the Season

In the past couple of years Kevin and I have begun to shop at local farmer's markets (our favorite is the Bardstown Road one on Saturdays). Through some books we've read, and maybe just growing older, we are desiring to support local businesses and farmers more and more. It's just so great to be able to walk up to someone's booth and purchase the fruits of their hard work all year, and to be able to reward them (slightly). It's also great to be able to get to know these people and form relationships with them. So, with no further ado, here is a recipe for Zucchini bars that we have been gobbling up this week. The Zucchini was purchased from a farmer's market that is located in the United Methodist Church's parking lot on Frankfort Ave. I know for sure that the market is there on Mondays, and may also be there Fridays.

Zucchini Bars

3 eggs
1 cp butter, softened (oil could be used instead)
1 1/2 cp sugar
2 t. vanilla
Mix above ingredients with mixer.
Mix in:
2 1/3 cp flour
1/4 t. baking powder
2 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
Mix above ingredients, and finally mix in:
2 cp. grated Zucchini

Spread the batter in a greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350 for about 25-30 min, or until done in center.

Frosting:

One block of cream cheese, beaten
1/4 cp. butter, softened
2 t. vanilla

Beat above ingredients, and add in:

2-3 cps confectioners sugar
2-4 T. milk

After the cake has cooled frost with the cream cheese frosting. Or cut individual pieces when still warm and put a spoonful of frosting on each piece as needed.

It's All Greek To Me

The rain kind of through us all out of whack today, and although I went grocery shopping, I failed to plan and make dinner! So, after finding our favorite back-up dinner place not answering their phone, we got in the car and ended up at a new restaurant on Frankfort Ave. "It's All Greek To Me" is a cute little hole in the wall cafe that has taken up residence in the Wine Rack's old premises. At first when Kevin and I got our Gyros home and unwrapped them we were a little dissapointed because the chicken was just regular old chicken breast strips. But after we had a bite there was no turning back. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was excellent! There were many delicious things to choose from on the menu, and there was even a little fridge full of sides. Also, we paid $20 to feed all four of us with some rice to spare for tomorrow. So if you are looking for a quick bite to eat, some flavorful food, and need to stay in budget this is a great place to start. However, ideally it would be more budget minded to just plan your meal and wake up from your nap in time to cook it yourself. =)

Rainy Day

This morning I was awoken by Ruth, my 3 year old, around 5:30 a.m. due to a thunderstorm. She used to scream and cry when it thundered, but I think she's growing out of that stage now and just needs to be close to us when she hears it. It can be a little trying sometimes. =) But, since she won't be doing this when she is 16 (hopefully), then I will enjoy it while it lasts.
We are supposed to go grocery shopping today, and it is raining again. This day is definitely not going as I would have liked. But, usually when my plans don't work out that means God has a greater plan for the day. So, pray for me as I seek to do what He has for me. He knows we need to go to the store, but He also knows every other factor and need that I have not thought of. Thanks be unto Him, for His infinite wisdom and patience toward us!