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Spicy Zucchini Bread with Nuts

 This is my favorite recipe. I got it from my grandma and used the products from esutras. These wonderful spices and herbs make it even better :) I have used this dish as a conversation starter for many get togethers and parties. Everyone is always raving about this zucchini bread. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons Garam Masala (eSutras Organics) 1 tsp sesame seeds 1/4 tsp Clove ground (eSutras Organics) 1/4 tsp Fennel ground (eSutras Organics) 1/4 tsp Black peppercorns coarse ground (eSutras Organics) 1/4 tsp Nutmeg ground (eSutras Organics) 3 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil   2 1/4 cups white sugar 3 teaspoons grated ginger 2 cups grated zucchini 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon chopped dry dates Directions: Grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and all dry spices,

Aphrodisiacs, do you know them? Check these Itsy Bitsy Love Bites

The sexual power of food has been enhancing our libidos for centuries. We've all heard that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach and those foods like truffles, oysters and asparagus contain chemicals that arouse us or improve sexual performance. But what about the less well-known , easy to find aphrodisiacs that have been in use for thousand of years around the world? Can almonds, oats, crushed beetles or chocolate turn us on? Take our quick quiz and find out how to spice up your life - in the kitchen and out... 1)  Which of the following should you eat if you're trying to increase production of sperm, testosterone or vaginal lubrication? Dairy products Oranges Whole grains Coffee 2) Which food contains a chemical very similar to the male sex hormone? Plums Truffles Prawns Asparagus 3) Why does a mouthful of chocolate make us feel so damned good?  The sugar triggers the release of serotonin  the body's 'feel-good' chemical