My Special Zucchini Bread

1/3 cup poppy seed s

zest of two lemon s

1/2 cup crystalized ginger , finely chopped

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 large (preferably organic) egg s

2 teaspoons vanilla

3 cups grated zucchini (about 3 medium), skins on, squeeze some of the moisture out and then fluff it up again before using

3 cups whole wheat pastry flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon curry powder

Special equipment: two 1 pound loaf pans (5 x 9 inches)