Day #221 and Cornbread

I love cornbread!  It is a winter staple at our house.  After this very long spell of 100 degree heat, I was craving winter food (wishful thinking?).  We didn't have my trusted boxed cornbread in the pantry, but we did have corn meal!  It turns out this recipe is way better than Jiffy!

NEW RECIPE #? Mexican Cornbread 
(A.F.R. 4.5)

Have a great day!

Day #16 and getting organized

Being organized in the kitchen has many benefits.  Knowing what ingredients you have and where to find them is always a plus!  While we were visiting my parents at Thanksgiving, I found two new stores that I LOVE!  First was Ikea. I could have taken home everything in that store!  The second was The Container Store.  I was searching for canisters for my new pantry.  I wanted clear, air-tight, and plastic (for kid safety).  I found these awesome containers!  They fit the bill!  I purchased two of the largest ones and one for spaghetti first.  I am always leery of new products and wanted to see how they would work for me.  Needless to say,  I ordered 24 more online.  The first of three boxes arrived yesterday!  I also ordered packet containers for tea bags and instant oatmeal.  I can't wait for the remaining boxes to arrive!

In the meantime, I am on the prowl for new side dishes.  It seems like we always have a veggie and salad, but you get tired of the same veggie.  So I'm gonna give this one a try tonight:

NEW RECIPE #8  Parmesan Corn Pudding:
(Southern Living December 2010)
(Average Family Rating)