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Last week, Adam flew back East to visit his family (and our new niece!) for Easter. Anytime we have to separate even for a few days, Adam and I like to have a date before we part ways for a while. The weather here in Phoenix has been so gorgeous, so I thought it would be a nice idea for the two of us to have a little picnic! Lately I've been craving homestyle, country cooking, so I wanted to come up with a Springtime twist on an old fashioned cornbread recipe my grammy and I used for years.

Bake your cornbread at 425 degrees (Fahrenheit) in a non-stick cake pan (or 2 bread loaf pans like we do). If you are baking in a round/rectangle cake pan, bake for 20-25 minutes. If you are baking in 2 bread loaf pans like we are, bake for 16-20 minutes (check often and remove them from the oven when the tops are golden brown). Enjoy!
This blueberry cornbread is great for an on-the-go treat. I took it on my picnic with Adam and we loved it!
I don't know about you, but I crave lemonade with my cornbread. It's so refreshing!
Country Time Lemonade Starters are the perfect, easy and convenient way to make lemonade. Before I headed out for our picnic at the park, I just added water and it was all made right then and there.
When I went shopping last week at Walmart, I was able to pick up my Country Time Lemonade Starters and stay within my shopping budget. They were very affordable, and I like that since there are so many flavors I knew I had a variety to work with for our spring picnic. Be sure to look out for some in-store demos at Walmart--and you can try Country Time Lemonade Starters, too!
What's really neat too is you can opt to either make it in a pitcher, or you can even make it for just a glass as well; the Country Time Lemonade Starter either makes 6 quarts or 3 pitchers depending on what you prefer. I just wanted some mason jar glasses, since it would be just me and Adam having our own little romantic picnic.
This berry lemonade is the perfect Springtime drink for me! And I love adding fresh berries and lemon slices to it as well. Adam thought it was pleasantly sweet and a very refreshing drink, too!
What would you bring to your own Spring picnic?
Last week, Adam flew back East to visit his family (and our new niece!) for Easter. Anytime we have to separate even for a few days, Adam and I like to have a date before we part ways for a while. The weather here in Phoenix has been so gorgeous, so I thought it would be a nice idea for the two of us to have a little picnic! Lately I've been craving homestyle, country cooking, so I wanted to come up with a Springtime twist on an old fashioned cornbread recipe my grammy and I used for years.

Blueberry Cornbread
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cornmeal
- 3/4 cup of baking flour
- 1 tablespoon of fine sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 3/4 stick of unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs, partially beaten
- 1 1/2 cups of skim milk
- 1 cup of fresh blueberries
First, you'll want to combine your dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
When a cornbread recipe calls for eggs, it's best to only partially beat them. To be honest, I am not entirely certain as to why this is but my grammy told me years ago that you're only supposed to partially beat your egg! (thanks for the tip, Gram!)
Add in the remainder of your ingredients and mix well. Optional: if you want to add blueberries like I did, add in about 1 cup of blueberries to your mixed batter.
Bake your cornbread at 425 degrees (Fahrenheit) in a non-stick cake pan (or 2 bread loaf pans like we do). If you are baking in a round/rectangle cake pan, bake for 20-25 minutes. If you are baking in 2 bread loaf pans like we are, bake for 16-20 minutes (check often and remove them from the oven when the tops are golden brown). Enjoy!
This blueberry cornbread is great for an on-the-go treat. I took it on my picnic with Adam and we loved it!
I don't know about you, but I crave lemonade with my cornbread. It's so refreshing!
Country Time Lemonade Starters are the perfect, easy and convenient way to make lemonade. Before I headed out for our picnic at the park, I just added water and it was all made right then and there.
When I went shopping last week at Walmart, I was able to pick up my Country Time Lemonade Starters and stay within my shopping budget. They were very affordable, and I like that since there are so many flavors I knew I had a variety to work with for our spring picnic. Be sure to look out for some in-store demos at Walmart--and you can try Country Time Lemonade Starters, too!
What's really neat too is you can opt to either make it in a pitcher, or you can even make it for just a glass as well; the Country Time Lemonade Starter either makes 6 quarts or 3 pitchers depending on what you prefer. I just wanted some mason jar glasses, since it would be just me and Adam having our own little romantic picnic.
This berry lemonade is the perfect Springtime drink for me! And I love adding fresh berries and lemon slices to it as well. Adam thought it was pleasantly sweet and a very refreshing drink, too!
What would you bring to your own Spring picnic?
This looks like such a fun picnic. The lemonade looks great.
ReplyDeleteIt was a blast!
DeleteAll of this is so cute and looks like so much fun!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteFrozen water bottles so they unfreeze and are very cold then they can be mixed or drank plain, tossed salad, burgers for the grill, chips, a cold salad and good company. Sounds like a great picnic to me.
ReplyDeleteYES! I love doing that. Such a genius idea--my mom taught me to do that from a very young age.
DeleteI really love a good picnic. I would probably bring along potato salad, because it's my favorite bbq/picnic side. Unfortunately my husband hates the stuff :-(
ReplyDeleteMmm I love potato salad! It's a bummer your husband doesn't like it!
DeleteThis looks amazing! If I was to do a lemon theme, I would bring lavender lemonade, lemon cake, and lemon cooler cookies.
ReplyDeleteOH yes that sounds so amazing!
DeleteThis is the perfect spring time date night!
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely! :)
DeleteI need to plan a picnic date with my daughter!
ReplyDeleteAww that sounds like fun!
DeleteWhat a great idea! We could definitely use this for some fun now!
ReplyDeleteI hope you do!
DeleteWow I have never made cornbread but this has inspired me to make!
ReplyDeleteCornbread is so great! You should really make some!
DeleteI love this! My pantry is fully stocked with cornbread and blueberries! Will definitely have to try this. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are more than welcome! I hope you love it!
DeleteThat Country Time Lemonade Starters drink looks delicious - love that you added in blueberries! YUM! Thanks for sharing your recipe, too. #client
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteHow fun! That looks delicious and refreshing. I need to remember to do more romantic things like this. Great ideas for spring and summer. Can't wait to try it out!
ReplyDeleteI hope you do--my hubby and I had a great time!
DeleteI would bring lemonade and mini sandwiches to a picnic!
ReplyDeleteOH yum! What kind of mini sandwiches?
DeleteBlueberry lemonade is one of my favorite drinks. I am seriously going to have to try the blueberry cornbread. it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteYES!! You will love it if you love blueberry lemonade!
DeleteA picnic is such a great idea. I can't wait until the weather is consistently nicer so we can do so. The lemonade looks so refreshing.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean--and it will come soon enough. Thanks!
DeleteIt's still too cold here for picnics! Maybe later this month? I think I would pack my lemon blueberry muffins...I love anything with lemon or blueberries this time of year.
ReplyDeleteOH I love lemon blueberry muffins. Nice choice!
DeleteI make picnics for me and the kids all the time in the spring and summer. We keep it simple with cheese sandwiches and fresh fruit.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Yes, cheese sandwiches and fruit sounds great!
DeleteHow fun! I love blueberries added to anything.
ReplyDeleteMe too :D
DeleteI'm dying for that lemonade!!! Yummmm
ReplyDeleteIt is SO good! You should for sure get some :D
DeleteWe usually bring sushi on a picnic. I know, we are weird. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love that idea!
DeleteI'd probably bring some sort of strawberry dessert!
ReplyDeleteOH that sounds lovely!
DeleteWhat a fun idea, I love picnics!
ReplyDeleteThanks Britni! Me too!
DeleteI love picnic food. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks and I love picnic food, too!
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