On the fourth day of Christmas, in addition to four calling birds, it’s traditional to remember the baby boys killed in Bethlehem by King Herod in his murderous fear of being usurped. In the midst of celebrating the birth of the king of kings, we remember all the children who have been hurt by people trying to build up their own kingdoms.
Today, one of our members shares their family’s favorite cornbread recipe. From corn first being cultivated by indigenous people in the Americas, to becoming a vital food source for European settlers, to serving as an example of the resilience of enslaved people and cornbread being a symbol of cultural identity for Black Americans, this is a fitting recipe for remembering all those impacted by empire-building.
May we “taste and see that the Lord is good” and find our refuge in him (Psalm 34:8).
A classic yet modernized family recipe that brings our family closer together is Blueberry Cornbread. It’s a simple side dish, with a rich history, that remains a staple in quality time with loved ones, especially during the holidays.
Blueberry Cornbread
For those with carb-sensitive diets, great substitutions to consider would be almond or coconut flour, lactose-free/almond, coconut, or oat milk, fresh blueberries, and coconut oil.
Ingredients:
- 2 boxes of Jiffy Cornbread mix (1 original flavor, 1 blueberry flavor)
- 2 eggs
- sugar
- milk
- butter or coconut oil
Instructions:
Step 1: Let’s begin by pouring our Original and Blueberry Jiffy mix together. You can add additional ingredients such as sugar, vanilla extract or any other sweet blend that you feel is complimentary.
Step 2: We’ll crack those 2 beautiful eggs into the mix along with a cup of milk (alternatives are welcomed) or water. Now mix the batter until it’s thickened.
Step 3: We can preheat the oven to 350 or 375 F. When heated, place 1 tablespoon of butter (or coconut oil) to melt.
Step 4: Let’s grease the pan and pour the rest for the melted butter (or coconut oil) into the cornbread batter.
Step 5: Place in the oven for 12 – 15 minutes until golden brown.
Samiyah Muhammad is a proud mom and advocate for the community.