A few minutes after supper last night I heard a ping-ping-ping — the splattering of rain recognizable all too well the few months we endured it last winter. The sky turned dark as night and Piper barked and then lay in the corner.
It’s soon became apparent that Piper had lost interest in going outside!
I crawled into bed and attempted to ignore the rain driving against the storm-windows. My husband and I agreed no one enjoyed a good night’s sleep in any way!
And yet the sun is shining today, for which I am grateful. Until the rain starts up again. It’s bound to happen according to the weatherman.
Not even the bright colors and sharp crunch of the leaves were enough to convince Piper to venture out for a morning walk.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday. I’ve always loved the pause it gives us before the Christmas season kicks into full swing. It lets us reflect on what we have now, and acknowledge the blessings in our lives. Oh, I know it isn’t always easy, and sometimes the blessings seem vastly outnumbered by stress, but I am grateful for the people who make my life a little brighter. The friendly wave of a fellow dog walker, the grocery store clerk who bags my eggs without breaking them, the cheery hello from the mail carrier as he drops off my packages. There’s the love of my family to be grateful for – my husband, my sons, my grandchildren. And silly little Piper too.
Adding maple to cornbread may not be part of the Southern cornbread tradition, but the subtle maple sweetness is delicious!
I thought I’d share a favorite cornbread recipe from a friend. It’s a simple recipe she’s made for Thanksgiving for years. And while she’s mixing and measuring, she thanks God for the ingredients, the farmers who grew them, the people who will eat it, and prays for those who go hungry.
Maple Cornbread
1 c. all purpose flour
1 c. yellow cornmeal
1 tblsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1/4 c. maple syrup
4 tblsp. melted butter
2 large eggs
Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease an 8″ x 8″ square or 9″ round pan.
Stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, melted butter and eggs.
Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake the cornbread for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Mix together 3 tablespoons melted butter with 3 tablespoons maple syrup and brush over the top of the warm baked cornbread. Let cool completely before cutting.
What are you grateful for?
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So much to give thanks for. Thanks for my youngest son proposing to his girlfriend, so now Monica is my new daughter. Thankful for my daughter’s partner Alyssa, another new daughter. For my family, friends, health, happiness, lots of books to read and for you allowing me into your life.
My husband! I didn’t marry until I was 41, and he has been a blessing. He is undergoing some health issues and it’s scary to think about life without him.
My family who love and care for each other.
Grateful for family; great friends; and husband. Who take care of one another and are faithful in these days when change surrounds us all.
I enjoy your books and can’t wait to try the recipe. With my hubby for over 38 romantic years
The older I get the more thankful I am for each day that I wake up and get to see the ones I love. This year I lost my mother and sister-in-law to cancer, life is so short, we need to be thankful for everyday.
I’m thankful for so much especially my daughter and family coming home for Thanksgiving and hunting.
Blessings
I am thankful for my bible helping get through tuff times ❤️
Thankful for God’s grace and love and my family!
Love all of your books. Thank you have a great thanksgiving. 11/11/21 at12:14.
I enjoy reading your books Thank you for the opportunity to win
Love all your books
Happy Thanksgiving
I am thankful for God, all veterans , my husband, children and family. Also for great books to read. There are so much to be thankful for . There’s no way I could list them all. Thanks for sharing the cornbread recipe. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
I love your books and love seeing all your pictures of you and piper.
My husband of 52 years and our 3 children and 3 grandchildren, God has been good to us, and our whole life is a blessing.
I am thankful for Christian authors! I am thankful for my family and my new great grandson!
My family
I am grateful for my daughter!
I’m grateful for my family, life, and health…couldn’t ask for anymore. The Lord has blessed me so much and to be here with my family is all that I need.
I am grateful to God for His Son who died for my sins.
I am Thankful that my 2 children are married to GODLY people. I am THANKFUL that my daughter has given me 2 wonderful grandchildren.I am THANKFUL that I will one day be reunited with my parents and extended family in heaven.
I am so grateful for my family and the continued blessings of good health and the benefits of retirement! More time to read. Thank you for your recipe Kate, I can’t wait to try it as I have the maple syrup in the cupboard just waiting for a baking project. Some foods just shout “serve with cornbread” and this cooler weather is the perfect time to get cracking!
I’m thankful for five wonderful grandchildren and on my oldest Granddaughter’s wedding next year to a wonderful young man.
I am thankful for my husband of 43 years on Thanksgiving. We are so blessed with three children and our oldest is in heaven. We have 5 grandchildren and one also in heaven. Our hearts are filled with love and so grateful to God for everything. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
I cant wait to try this maple cornbread recipe…what is the maple syrup? I mean I am getting into diabetic recipes and my cousin said when they call for maple syrup its not like for pancakes so Im looking all over in the store and ?? We love corn bread…so this oughta be a treat….and cant wait to get your newest book and read it….So much on my thankful list…family friends…my sons will come up for Thanksgiving with 2 grands….pretty good health for us….and glad to be on your mailing list
So thankful for family, friends, church family and so much more. Also very thankful for you Katelloydauthor for writing such great books really enjoy reading them
I’m greatful for each new day of life, good health & friends.
I’m not. to grateful right now just lost my brother to the virus,God move in weird ways I guess.but I guess it will get better in time.
Your an amazing author! I really enjoy reading your books. Thank you for this giveaway & happy holidays to you & yours.
I am grateful for my hard working husband. We both work multiple jobs, but he is the main breadwinner of the family. We have been married for almost 24 years. We have been through a lot in these 24 years, but I wouldn’t do life with anyone else.
I am thankful for authors writing books for me to read!!
I am so thankful for still living. I pray that each day goes by, I have been able to loose lbs.
I am thankful for God’s faithfulness, family, health, and having all of our needs met.
There are many things I’m thankful for, but I’m especially thankful for my family.
Happy Thanksgiving, Kate!
The gift of each new day…family and friends, a roof over our heads, food to eat ….the list is nearly endless, And, good books to read.
We are all so Blessed ~
Blessings to you and your family, Kate!
Happy Thanksgiving!
So much to be Thankful for . our children and their children are all good people and make us proud every day. Married for 58 years to very nice man. We are blessed to have a warm house and good health and plenty to eat. “Let me live in a house by the side of the road and watch the world pass by”,
Happy Thanksgiving!
I am so grateful that my family will be able to spend the holidays together this year.
I am thankful for my family and friends who have been there for me during my health issues. Their support means the world to me.
i’m grateful for my husband and healthy boys
Thankful I believe in God who is my strength everyday. He has given me my husband who is with him and my 4 Hildr
So thankful I believe in God! He has provided the faith,strength,love and all I need to survive this world here on earth. Some day I will be united with my Heavenly family…
I am grateful for my family, my home and health. I am grateful that we live in a free Country.
Grateful for our Freedoms
My home/ Family / Friends
My health /
That I’m able to work
I am so looking forward to having the clan back under one roof for Thanksgiving this year! We missed out on so much last year!
Merry Christmas
I am thankful for my family and friends and most of all I am thankful for the love of my life don’t know what I would do without him.
I am grateful for Christian friends. I’m grateful for a loving husband and daughters and grandson. Family , and for Jesus coming and dying and coming back again
I am thankful for the chance to celebrate my mother in law’s birthday this year with family & to God for my salvation.
I’m so grateful that I’m heading in the direction I need to go!
I am thankful for the big things in life, God, Friends, freedom, family. But I am also thankful for,the little things that we sometimes take for granted. A smile, a touch, a find word❤️
I am so thankful for God’s many blessing in my life!
I am thankful for the good health of my family!
Looking forward to your latest books. I am especially excited to read your Lancaster Christmas Amish Book. Wishing you a blessed and joyous holiday season!