Disappointed by Cornbread
>> Saturday, 25 September 2010
I could not believe it - the cornbread did not taste good! Sure, it looked gorgeous; it had beguiled me with its golden beauty. I had been impatiently waiting for it to cool just a little so that I could cut into it. But when I did, and when I took the first bite, I was disappointed. I tried recipes from two well-known chefs and was not satisfied with the taste. The recipes did not satisfy my taste. Find out why and share a recipe that you think will hit the spot.
To try the recipe for the cornbread with the whole corn kernels and crumbled bacon, click here.
This week on ABOUT.Com, learn about the differnt types of roti(s) - Indian-influenced flat breads that we make in the Caribbean. It is important to understand that not all roti(s) are the same and that they vary from one country to the other. When someone asks me how to make roti, I often have to ask - which type of roti?
Hope everyone is having a good weekend.
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That is a bummer! Bad tasting cornbread is very annoying. A pity because it looks so good.
Cheers,
Rosa
I haven't made homemade cornbread in a while but have a goof recipe I'll have to dig out for you.
Your corn bread seems to be one of those local breads that varies from hose to house. A bit like our wheaten bread. You will never find two recipes the same. It is so disappointing when you can't get things just the way you want them. I suppose you could not contact the hosts to get the recipe used? I made cornbread once. It's one of those things I wanted to like as it looks so good in the recipes. I, like you, was disappointed. I think you are right it maybe needs sweetness. It looks just gorgeous. It really does. x
I thought it looks good too.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/breads/buttery-sweet-cornbread/
http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/breads/maple-cornbread/
http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/breads/honey-cornbread-muffins/
http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/?s=cornbread&search_for=Recipes&page=5
hey cynthia ..those links were for some sweet cornbread..they r from tasty kitchen..do hva look they hva wide range there..i think u cud follow the recipe n jus include some bacon in it as well..hp u hv luck ..
i made cornbread kinda cake from cornflour instead of cornmeal n got a rubbery flat disc...but urs looks gorgeous..u really r a perfectionist
My dear, you should have heard the cornbread wars at my house growing up! It is indeed one of those cultural Southern phenomenon - my Mom grew up forty-five minutes from New Orleans and my Dad grew up in Northern Florida, and even that close together, there were differences in the cornbread - Dad insists that Mom's is too dry (more cornmeal than flour), Mom insists Dad's is slightly gummy (more flour than meal) - both argue over sugar content, etc. etc. etc. ...The kids, of course, won by getting to have plenty of cornbread either way. :)
Good luck with your search for the perfect one for you!
Shame because it looks so good. I only came across cornbread when I lived in Tucson, not really seen it here.
I've found one favorite recipe of cornbread and didn't bother to try the other ever since..Thanks anyway for your visit to my blog and such a nice comment on my Jamaican curry..:)
It looks so good - such a shame that it did taste great :(
That's really a pity that such a pretty looking cornbread doesn't taste good as well.
aww too bad it doesn't taste good. Looks good though!
What a pity to be expecting a great taste and be so disapointed. About roti: I remember your recipe from long ago, but never got to try it. Big hugs dear Cynthia
Thats to show that sometimes even if the food is apealing to the eyes it can taste awful at times :). have a nice day cynthia
¡Estupendo bizcocho! Que seguro estaba deliciso.
Tomamos nota para hacerlo algún día sin gluten.
Besos
Ana y Víctor
It seems like some people swear by sweet cornbread and some like theirs not sweet. I'm one that likes it sweet - so I can see why you were disappointed!
Is a pity dear Cynthia because look soooo good, but I understand some recipes are really disappointed, xx gloria
We are our own worst critics, really. I don't enjoy the food I prepare nearly as much as everyone else.
Also, thanks for the article on allspice. I didn't know it was a spice on its own. I learned a lot, and thanks for sharing, Cynthia!
I think the newspaper messed up a bit with the registration...it showed a little green-ish, no wonder my mother was confused.
Forgive me for commenting on this so late! Cynthia, your cornbread looked wonderful. Take a look at this recipe and see what you think. It's ALWAYS good: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/497756
:-( and here I am contemplating making the corn cake I had been craving for so long; sweet and spicy and full of cilantro. Yours looks so perfect, what a pity it did not taste good. I did not think that a corn bread could go wrong.. LOL now I am a teensy bit scared to try.
i love cornbread that's a little more savoury, so I would have probably liked your low-sugar versions :-) I've used variations on some I got years ago from All recipes, like this one http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mexican-Style-Cornbread/Detail.aspx
My sister made one last week from the Naparima Girls cookbook and it was nice - onions, cheese and a hint of sweet. I find cornbread to be forgiving (once it's moist enough) and you can make it to your own taste.
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