and speaking of produce

I have found a deliciously fantastic, to-die-for way to use up those zucchinis (besides zucchini bread, zucchini cake, and fried zucchini, of course).

Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Muffins

1 1/2 cups flour

3/4 cup sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup milk

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup shredded zucchini

1/4 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips (chopped regular chips will do just fine, too)

1/4 cup chopped walnuts (if desired)

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a small bowl, combine egg, oil, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in zucchini, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Yum.

Autumn doesn't get much better than this.