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The past few years, the area where I live, Crawford County, Ohio, has seen a wonderful explosion of younger families who are embracing the joys and challenges of living off the land. Because of them, amazing things are happening which have been embraced by our community. Farmer’s markets have been created and on-farm stores have opened. Families dedicated to growing organic produce and naturally raised meats are meeting the public’s needs for locally raised foods. And at the heart of this movement are the women.



Ohio Country Journal is my attempt to share the essence of farm life, focusing on, but not limited to, women. My goal is to bring you into our circle of friendship by inviting you to share your stories and experiences with us. You don’t have to be a full time country woman to benefit from joining us; you just have to be you.





The full-time country women featured in Ohio Country Journal are an inspiration to anyone who dares to follow her dreams, whether it is to live in the country or to bring the country life-style to their urban neighborhoods.





Friday, July 26, 2013

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Oh, those "Zukes"! Our friend Noel Lizotte coined the nickname for zucchini in a recent column she wrote for the Galion Inquirer. I really love it :)

You don't have to be a gardener with a ton of "zukes" to use up or share with reluctant neighbors and coworkers to enjoy this cake by Becki Witter... check out farmers markets and roadside farmstands and produce markets for this veggie of summer.

Marcheta *not resisting

 
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Becki Witter

1/2 cup butter or oleo
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup buttermilk



2 1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 TBSP cocoa

2 cups grated zucchini


1 cup (6 oz. bag) chocolate chips (optional)


Mix first seven ingredients. Mix together dry ingredients, stir into first mixture. Stri in zucchini (don't let zucchini sit too long after grating).  Pour in greased and floured 9 x 13" pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips (or omit, chips are a frost).

Bake at 325 degrees for 35 - 45 minutes.
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