A couple of years ago when I started my blog, I had the pleasure of writing one of my very first guest posts for Kwanzaa Culinarians, a blog that shares the unique perspective of various food bloggers of African descent and their distinctive views on Kwanzaa and its principles.
Kwanzaa officially begins the day after Christmas, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to share another recipe today for this blog that truly helped me start on my food blogging journey. This maple rum sweet potato cornbread recipe is the perfect way to celebrate all that Kwanzaa has meant to me since my youth.
In the article I share some perspective regarding the Kwanzaa principle that I am definitely identifying with more and more, Nia (celebrated December 30), which means purpose. Since I began on this blogger path, I have learned so much about what it means to live and step into a purpose, even if it isn’t something that you originally saw yourself doing. However, once you find it, it fits like a worn sweater that has been your favorite for years.
Even in the recipe creation for something as strange as maple rum sweet potato cornbread, I realized just how unique my food perspective is. I see so much of my grandmother’s old fashioned influence tucked inside but I just adore my cooky modern remixes that give my recipes a flair uniquely all my own. I am grateful for the principle of Nia, and what it has really shown me about life, especially this year.
To read more of my guest post and to get the recipe, please check out the article HERE. I am so excited to share it. And happy Early Kwanzza!!
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Catherine says
December 20, 2017 at 3:38 pmYou had me at cornbread.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 21, 2017 at 6:50 amYAS!!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
January 5, 2015 at 2:24 pmHow did I miss this amazing post?! I’m such a sucker for good cornbread… loving the sweet potato maple rum twist!!!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
January 6, 2015 at 10:02 amSame here! I love it sweet too!
Tori@Gringalicious.com says
January 5, 2015 at 9:56 amThese look incredibly yummy! I just happen to have a bunch of sweet potatoes that need used up and this is perfect. Thanks, Jocelyn!
Cailee says
December 22, 2014 at 11:54 amWOWWWWW!! These look amazing!! I seriously love sweet potatoes and I love corn bread, but I’ve never had the two together!! Seriously, great recipe! 🙂 YUM!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 22, 2014 at 6:36 pmHooray thank you so much Cailee!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
December 22, 2014 at 7:22 amcan’t wait to read this post, J! love what you said about what it means to live and step into a purpose, even if it isn’t something that you originally saw yourself doing. . . heading over now!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 22, 2014 at 6:37 pmHooray thanks so much Alice!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
December 21, 2014 at 8:58 pmMaple, rum and sweet potatoes are just a few of my favorite things. This is just awesome!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 22, 2014 at 6:37 pmSame here!
Zainab says
December 21, 2014 at 8:31 pmRum and maple? What a unique combination!! Heading over to read now.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 22, 2014 at 6:37 pmThanks boo!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
December 21, 2014 at 3:32 pmLooks delicious! Love the maple/rum twist and sweet potato, too? Sounds amazing!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 22, 2014 at 6:37 pmIt is going down in my top 4 cornbread recipes hehe.
Velva says
December 20, 2014 at 8:02 pmLove, love it! Thank you for taking the time to share.
Velva
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 23, 2014 at 7:25 amHooray thank you so much Velva!
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
December 19, 2014 at 11:12 pmWhat a sweet and meaningful post, Jocelyn. I love the learning process as it evolves, and family influence is such an important thing. These cornbreads sound delicious – going to check out the recipe now!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 20, 2014 at 11:44 amHooray thanks so much Alyssa!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
December 19, 2014 at 9:34 pmOnly thing better than cornbread is sweet potato cornbread. 🙂
Looks fabulous Jocelyn!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 20, 2014 at 11:43 amThanks so much Christin!
Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire says
December 19, 2014 at 6:52 pmthis sounds incredible. I love the influence from your grandmother in this recipe.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 22, 2014 at 6:38 pmThank you so much Amanda!
Shinee says
December 19, 2014 at 1:40 pmThank you for sharing about Kwanzaa principles, Jocelyn! Learning something new every day. And I have to agree with you, it’s important to find the purpose. Always work in progress…
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 20, 2014 at 11:39 amDefinitely always a work in progress. I totally agree!
Christina@asoulfultwist says
December 19, 2014 at 12:57 pmYum, Yum, and YUM again!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 19, 2014 at 3:12 pmThanks so much Christina!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
December 19, 2014 at 11:37 amPurpose is so, so important in life. Thanks for sharing! Definitely have to head over and check this one out!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 19, 2014 at 3:06 pmThanks so much Ashley! Purpose is so important!
CakeSpy says
December 19, 2014 at 11:29 amCornbread is one of my favorite carbs. This version looks like a prime specimen. It’s allowed in my life with VIP status.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 19, 2014 at 3:02 pmYep vip status all the way.
marcie says
December 19, 2014 at 11:11 amYou definitely have a style all your own, Jocelyn, and I love it! This sweet potato cornbread looks fabulous!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 19, 2014 at 2:50 pmThanks so much Marcie!
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
December 19, 2014 at 9:55 amI just love that your grandmother has such a strong influence on you. It’s touching, and reminds me of my relationship with my grandmother. <3
Meanwhile, hell to the yes with this cornbread. Pinned!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 19, 2014 at 2:46 pmAwww grandmothers are the best Sarah! Thank you dear!