I had a wonderful experience a little while back.

1.Someone brought me dinner! We'll call her Julie. She knew I needed a little help and unselfishly, so willingly, brought me a meal! The crazy thing is that her life isn't a breeze at the moment, either. But she did it anyway. When someone does something for you like that, it makes your heart leap and you remember the goodness in the world. It makes you want to be a part of it. Maybe think of someone you can take dinner to this month. Help them feel loved, appreciated, or thought of. Serving is almost never going to be convenient. But always, it'll be worth it.

2. Along with a yummy Brazilian lasagna she made, she brought over zucchini bread! I love zucchini bread. I love its moisture, I love the smell while it bakes in the oven, the aroma that fills the house. I love that it's a sneaky way to get extra nutrients, and I love that it uses up that harvested zucchini. From start to finish, (growing a garden and planting the zucchini, to sitting at the table and eating a warm piece of sweet bread with melted butter) the process is completely satisfactory and fulfilling. (and filling ;D)

3. This zucchini bread Julie brought me was so soft, flavorful, and moist, I had to ask her for the recipe (even though I already have a really good zucchini bread recipe). She gladly sent it, and I gladly opened that email. Then, looking at the recipe, I read that this could be made into an apple bread as well. No way. It was too good to be true. Two recipes in one? And what a great way to use harvested apples, too!

4. So, to complete the good experiences I've had, I got to create both types of bread today! Is my kitchen a bomb? Yes. I will attend to it shortly. Did I have fun? Definitely, and even though I think I overcooked them, they taste great! And my house smelled awesome. I made them into muffins, too. I recommend that. It makes for more of that flavorful, browned top.

5. Do I want the good experiences to end? No way! I'm freezing the muffins to take to a family get together and hope to continue the love that was shown to me by paying it forward.

Attached is the recipe. Use it for zucchini OR apple bread!

Don't forget the important instruction at the end of this recipe. Wrap it and wait to slice. I know that's really hard to follow (part of the reason I made muffins! I wanted some today!), but it helps lock in that moisture that makes it so great.

Please share your experiences with us! People serving you, you're experience making bread, etc. Whatever they may be. Maybe what you say will help someone else. In fact, it most likely will.

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