Lady Nine

When I was growing up, we used to get care packages in the mail from my grandparents.  Now, when you have Italian grandparents like me, these care packages almost always consisted of food.  Grandma would always send a couple of loaves of zucchini bread, and Grandpa would always include veggies from his garden (mostly bulbs of garlic).  I still have nostalgic memories of unwrapping the aluminum foil and plastic wrap from the loaf, and digging into the zucchini bread even before mom read the letter that came with the package.  With summer in full swing, I find myself making this bread whenever there is an abundance of zucchini in the house.   I used to make Grandma's original recipe, however my Aunt has updated it with a few healthier options that taste just as great. Zucchini Bread Makes 2 loaves 3 cups flour 1tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp nutmeg 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 c