The past few weeks have been a crazy ride but it really made think about something, the journey. Our Journey! I feel like each year is a roll coaster ride of emotions, of trust, and of faith. But the one thing that has kept us grounded are the people we have met along the way. So many WONDERFUL and SUPPORTIVE people that we have come to build friendships with.
I’ve had the chance to meet some amazing bloggers this past year….
And the hubs has been able to meet a bunch of training buddies through all this races/training camps. Some that have ended up being really GREAT FRIENDS.
That being said, we are thankful! And how do the Cotter’s show thanks?
Through food of course!
I sent a few of these off to some of friends. I hope they know just how SWEET they are!
Pineapple Honey Rum Cornbread
Ingredients:- 3 cups Cornbread Mix (I used Bob Red Mills GF Cornbread mix)
- 1 1/4 cup milk (I used almond milk)
- 1 egg or egg replacer
- 1 cup dried pineapple chunks
- 2 tbsp. honey or agave nectar
- 1/2 to 1 tsp. Rum extract
- 1/4 tsp. almond extract (optional)
- 1 tbsp. water (only if batter is too thick)
Pour mix into large bowl. Add your milk and eggs, stir a little, then add in the remaining ingredients. Stir or use a mixer until batter is thoroughly mixed. Might be a little thick. Pour into 2 mini loaf pans or a 12 muffin cup pan. Place a few pineapple chunks on top of batter for decoration.
Bake at 400F for 16-20 minutes. The Muffins take less time to bake. The loaves will come out golden brown after about 18-20 minutes. Let it cool then eat up or better yet, give it to someone who you appreciate.
Told you there as a sweet side to my corniness!
Who have you met along your journey? How do you like to receive Thank You’s? Food, cards, care package, etc.? I’ll like them all!
Cheers,
LC
103 comments:
i show thanks with food, too!! and this looks scrumptious :)
You are the cutest thing in the world and I can't wait to be added to the blog bff's that you have met in real life!! That corn bread looks amazing and I LOVE your corniness....because I am the same way:)
and I would be ecstatic to receive your food! So creative!
Lindsay
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I CAN FINALLY LEAVE A COMMENT FROM WORK!!!!! i cant wait to meet you at IMAZ!!!!!!!!! i show thanks by hugs, wine, and silly cards :)
we better meet this year! I need my Janae picture ASAP! It will go on the wall
next to my husband medals! hehe. Love you friend.
Lindsay
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you can give me a hug and wine ANYDAY!!! I think I fixed the comment section.
Well, lets hope I did. Can't wait to meet you either, I'll bring you FOOD!
Lindsay
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Yum! Food is always a GREAT way to show love and appreciation:) So are cards...but I'm always a fan of the hand made ones...or at least hand-written notes:). Even though my blog is still a baby, I am already so thankful for the awesome people I have met in the blogging community! So many people are going through the same experiences as I am, or are doing the same races, etc! I have made some new training and racing buddies, and I am ALWAYS thankful when I don't have to train alone:).
I'm snagging this recipe. Yumtastic.
You are the cutest thing. I love the mush and corn.
Yummy! And you're never too corny my dear!
That cornbread looks SOOO good!! I recently started blogging and am loving a lot of the other bloggers I've "met" (in cyber world).... it's such a supportive place! Hope to meet some of them in person one day :)
YUM! as always...your food looks super delicious :) I have met SO many amazing people this year either through races or blogging...I have literally been blown away by the friendships that I have made just in the past few months. Last week when a few of us went out together I just kept saying "how were we not friends long before now!?!" I am so grateful for each person I have met as it has made things like school or living far from home seem not too bad :)
I LOVE food. so any time I get food is a great day! I also love baking so it is fun for me to give food as well!
yum yum!! sounds like a great recipe!! i love giving food to show love/thanks :)
I love your mushball posts, you are the sweetest person I've ever met, I swear.
So sweet :-) I love reflecting on the journey. When things seem crazy or challenging I always try to see the lesson involved and just be appreciate of it. That cornbread looks so good!!! :-)
Yum! Meeting blogger friends is the best - it's amazing how much technology helps us connect with so many cool people we never would meet otherwise! I'm going to have to try this recipe...
Aww I cannot tell you how fortunate you are to have met Dorry in person! I have a whacking great big bit of water (well, the Atlantic...) in the way :( xx
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Lindsay,
I love your sweet posts, don't stop writing them! :) It's so wonderful that you and your husband have met so many wonderful friends along the way. One of the reasons that I love blogging so much is that I have already met so many amazing women and men with such uniquely fantastic qualities, and they inspire me each and every day! You of course are among that lovely bunch :)
Your bread looks delicious! I love the addition of the pineapple and the rum. It reminds me of the sailing we did we my in laws over the holidays in BVI. Let's just say that there was a lot of RUM drinking going on! :)
Food presents are my fav :) I hope you're having a wonderful week! :)
You had me at Rum.. LOL!
Linds WHAT are you talking about?! Every time I see a post, I DON'T think “oh boy, not another corny/mushy post from that Cotter” , I think "YAAAAAAY another inspiring and uplifting post from the sweetest woman on Earth!" :)
Jealous that you got to meet those lovely ladies!! Someday WE will meet and I'm sorry but I might never leave, specially if there's that delicious looking cornbread around...! ;)
Aw, I love your mushiness. And what do I have to do to get on this baked goods mailing list? ;)
That looks insanely good! Why have I never heard of rum extract? Sheltered I guess.
I LOVE your posts, mushy or not ;-) Just sayin. I don't do thank you notes or care packages hardly ever, if at all, I am ashamed to say. I SHOULD though because I know how much it would mean to receive one myself, ya know? And um, that recipe looks so good! Think it would work with fresh pineapple too?
Mmmm...this looks amazing! For thank yous I like to give granola and macaroons...and receive thank you notes :)
Well, I've met you which means a lot to me! I was just thinking about all the great people I've met through blogging. This past year has been a real emotional roller coaster for me, so getting support from those I don't even know personally has really given me faith in the good of people. All I need for thanks is to just know the person is real and there for me. I don't need anything in particular....I love your positive outlook Lindsay! Thank you for sharing the good!
You always have the best looking food! I think I'd like to try this one. I love pineapple. I love to get thank you notes and so that's mostly what I give along with goodies. Sometimes just a text or e-mail is enough to brighten my day! So I try to do that too for the important people in my life. I know that when I get a simple text from my husband it makes me smile to think that he thinks of me during his day. Sometimes I forget that he does the very most for me out of anyone and I need to take the time to show my appreciation. I sure do love all your thoughtful and delicious posts!
That's me up there!!! AWWWWWWWW sha :) I didn't get any cake though! haha.... i love you anyway :)
i actually really don't like getting gifts because i always feel like i have to act super excited & then it ends up looking fake! instead, i LOVE homemade cards or heartfelt letters!
or pineapple rum cornbread ... just saying! :)
i also love to bake for people to show my gratitude. i love to rack my brain to think of the perfect edible good to make someone!
This looks amazing!!! I love pineapple and cornbread but have never though of putting them together....definitely going to give this a try :-)
well you could use rum as well, thats still YUMMY! but rum extract is sold
everywhere. Go unshelter yourself!
;)
Lindsay
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haha, I have a feeling you'd be on for sure in I was in Charlotte! Maybe I
will be soon......hmm...
Lindsay
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oh it sure is Kelsey! Its amazing how connected we become. Pen Pals everywhere!
Lindsay Cotter
Nutrition Manager & Fitness Consultant
lyndzut@sbcglobal.net
www.cottercrunch.com
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maybe some day we will get to fly over there! Dorry has become a best of mine. I
love her to pieces!
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you got that right! Hope you get to make the recipe.
Lindsay
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well said Alaina. And I love where your journey has taken you! so amazing!
Lindsay
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oh gosh, you are too sweet to me. I think you rubbed off on me in when you were
in Austin. hehe!
Lindsay
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maybe its a southern thing, right girl?
;)
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I agree! I wish we could move to Utah just so I could hang out with you lovely
ladies. what a fun group and so genuine!
Lindsay
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haha, yes mush and corn! well said! Hope you get to try this soon. SO GOOD!
Lindsay
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I have NEVER been disappointed when meeting another blogger in real life. :) The crew at the eugene marathon dinner was fun!
That recipe looks good!! Do you think you could substitute canned pineapple ? I have a boat-load.
It is so nice to be able to relate to SO many people. Through life , training,
work, food, etc. You are so right Erin. We're pretty lucky! and it only growns
from here. Right?
:)
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oh good combo! Are those macaroons dehydrated? You make some Delicious raw foods
to give away.
Lindsay
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I agree. Its the thought that counts. All those little things add up. What a
great hubby!
Lindsay
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yes, exactly my thinking Sarena. I am so thankful for those people as well. And
I am glad that I can be there during your time of need. A great support system!
Lindsay
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I bet fresh pineapple would work, just use 3/4 to 1 cup milk instead. Try it out
and maybe give it to someone.....coworker, sister, etc?
:)
Lindsay
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I bet you could use fresh too, just add less milk. Let me know your thoughts,
youre the baking QUEEN!
Lindsay
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oh homemade cards are so sweet and thoughtful. I agree. It should genuine care!
love that.
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you missed it by a day! Maybe I'll make something else for when I see you next!
:)
Lindsay
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you are too kind Emma. I really hope you come to TX and NEVER LEAVE! hehe.
Lindsay
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when i made my bobs i thought i made it wrong -- but it looks like yours! yay! haha =) though I bet yours tastes better b/c of all those faaaaaaabulous mix-ins! omg yum! you had me at pineapple!
mwah!
xoXOxoJenn @ Peas & Crayons
oh jenny, you are so right and I couldn't agree more. I am so glad to have found
you and all the women who make me want to be a better person, just by connecting
the blog world. CRAZY GOOD!
We sailed in the BVI too! and I had rum, not a good combo with lots of sun
either! hehe.
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I am a pineapple and rum lover, thats for sure. we need a pineapple kombucha
flavor! Hope you are feeling better.
:)
Lindsay
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You are too sweet! I like your corny posts :)
It must have been cool to meet bloggers this year and for the hubs to meet new tri friends!
Way to share the love <33
I love cornbread soooo much! This is such a wonderful update on a classic! :-) And I love all your "Corny" posts
Honey rum + pineapple? You are too sweet ;)
I'm a big fan of FOOD of course and I think my clients know that too, because they always like to bring me healthy and sweet goodies, because they think they need to fatten me up, which is kind of funny! I've gotten pistachios, biscotti (my one client is a PRO at these), books, and fun jewelry. HA! Love my clients even though the company I work for drives me nuts!
haha, same here. My clients bring me good wine and sake! I love that. they know
me well. How are ya feeling girl? Congrats on a great race!
Lindsay
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me too! this totally hit the spot. And was so glad I could share it! Hope I get
to see you soon.
:)
Lindsay
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Awww that is so sweet of you! The people that you are sending that cornbread to are so lucky to know such a wonderful couple. It sounds like a heavenly recipe, so they're twice as lucky to also be receiving that bread!
I thank my friends by baking for them, or giving them gifts that are genuine. Something that I hear them mention they adore or something related to a good time we've had. My friend's birthday was yesterday and she loves truffle oil, but she never buys it because it's so expensive. I got her a bottle of it for her birthday from a store that she introduced me to and she was soooo excited!
You had me a rum!!!! you are such a sweet friend.
I have yet to meet any bloggers, but I have a couple on my list that I know how much fun we would have!!
I love small stuff that shows people care!! :)
BTW. This looks AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
I agree with you any thank you is a good thank you!!!so happy that you have so many great people to celebrate your life with!
The cornbread looks delicious!
I like any type of thank you -- a phone call or even a hug is nice (cards and gifts are nice too!).
maybe I need to come up to canada just so we can hang. sound good? :)
Lindsay
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and its even better in cornbread...maybe it a southern thing?
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phone calls are always good. It leads to a nice catch up conversation. That
shows kindness to me!
:)
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Yum Yum Yum!!! Oh this is delicious sounds and I have that cornbread mix sitting in my cupboard just waiting for a recipe like this! I love corny!
You already know this, but I am SO thankful for our friendship. It's really amazing when I stop to think about it. As cheesy as it sounds, I know we'll be friends forever. Delicious recipe, as usual! Billy is a big fan of rum - I actually like it, too - reminds us of Belize. :)
If I bought the pineapple to make this recipe I don't know if it'd last long enough to actually use it ;) And definitely love dried papaya, too!
It's funny but I do the same thing- I always try to thank my friends for being good friends. Lol it always comes out a little awkward, and seems unecessary, but I always mean it so much. Just trying to not seem too mushy- especially to my boys haha
YES! I want to be your friend too :) Obviously not because of the sweets. But those don't hurt :) You're awesome!
i havent met any bloggers in person yet BUT look at how many amazing people I have met over blogging! even if I havent met them in person I still know how beautiful of a person each and every one is (including YOU!)
and in life I have two best friends who are ALWAYS there for me and always will be- im very lucky to have found true friends!
anytime! we must have that picnic together too!
Lindsay
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oh yum, papaya would be good. Or even MANGO! So you did make it? or are you
going to? either way, enjoy!
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me too! We had rum in St. John and it was yummy. Maybe its a tropical thing. I
am so thankful for you EVERYDAY! I don't know how I lived without you before,
seriously!
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maybe you should just come to Austin before quassy, then I could feed you!! YOu
are one my best blog buds, you deserve this and MORE!
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oh that is so sweet! you are so thoughtful tara. I bet she is even more thankful
for you!
Lindsay
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yes, and hopefully so many more to come. right? :)
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I bet they are thinking the same thing, youre just the only one who says it.
Takes a real man to do that Chuck!
;)
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Awww that is such a sweet gesture!!! I have met sooo many people while blogging (no one physically yet -- it's tough living in Montana!!!) -- and you are one of the very very sweetest who has made one of the biggest impacts on my life!!! <3
I haven't met any bloggers yet. :( You're not corny Linds....just appreciative and awesome. :)
I love meeting blogger friends! :) That recipe looks delish!
As long as I don't eat all the pineapple before it makes it into the recipe I'll definitely be making it!
I met one of my best friends through an online mom's group and she's now turned into my real estate agent as well :)
Love this post! There are so many people who have inspired me throughout my journey and I truly feel like I am a better person because of the people who have touched my life. I love any type of thanks yous and I just love you! You always lift my spirit.
Met so many wonderful folks thus far on my journey through life and isn't it exciting to think who else will cross your path.
That cornbread looks bueno!
aww, that is too sweet (the gesture - not the bread! No such thing as too sweet for food) : ) Even just a card definitely perks me up. Any "thank you" gesture is a good one!
I just posted a cheesy post similar to yours :) I feel the same way, blogging seems to open up a whole new world and you discover others that have the same interests as you everywhere. I love meeting new people along the way!
oh yea! great minds think alike, right? :) Can't wait to read you post Chels!
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agreed! any gesture makes me smile. Cards are something we can keep forever too,
ya know?
Lindsay
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Definitely! I cannot wait to meet more along the way. Very exciting!
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oh I feel the same way! such inspiration from others (like you) who make me want
to be a better person and live life to the fullest!
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oh I love that! I've met a best friend through blogging through (dorry). Its
been such a blessing! You are right.
Lindsay
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girl we better meet one of these days! Race or not!
Lindsay
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we need to change that soon steph. Maybe a trip to TX?!
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you are too kind sable. I hope you get to move closer to me! that way we can
REALLY meet.
Lindsay
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baked goods are my favorite way to say thank you or show love! i think there's nothing better than making something delicious and knowing that someone is enjoying it! that bread looks incredible!
Now THAT is cornbread. Ooh my goodness. It looks incredible. I have to get some rum extract! So many possibilities..
I love that you are so sweet and corny. ;) Makes you that more lovable!
my thoughts exactly! I love seeing people smile from good food! hehe!
Lindsay
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girl you can use REAL RUM too! yummmy! and even do a rum raisin cornbread. I
thought about adding protein (life basics). Oh gosh, now I am getting too many
ideas too!
Lindsay
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I just made this! As a gift too. So delicious, going to try adding mashed banana next time and seeing what happens. Posted about it here: http://www.outofliney.com/?p=260 and here: http://www.outofliney.com/?p=271
Awesome post Lindsay! Keep up the great work!
so glad you made it! Banana would be great too, I agree. let me know how it
turns out! I tired opening your site but got an error. hmmmm, maybe its my
computer. Bummed!
Lindsay Cotter
Nutrition Manager & Fitness Consultant
lyndzut@sbcglobal.net
www.cottercrunch.com
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What a great web log. I spend hours on the net reading blogs, about tons of various subjects. I have to first of all give praise to whoever created your theme and second of all to you for writing what i can only describe as an fabulous article. I honestly believe there is a skill to writing articles that only very few posses and honestly you got it. The combining of demonstrative and upper-class content is by all odds super rare with the astronomic amount of blogs on the cyberspace.
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