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My First Cornbread Stuffing

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25 Nov

Happy Thanksgiving!IMG_4346

I have a big confession to make:

I didn’t end up doing the Turkey Trot this morning Sad smile

I’m hoping Bobbi will forgive me for ranking out on her (she ran the race with her fam). But, last night as I was supposed to be looking up directions and getting my gear ready I was super unmotivated. I really didn’t want to do it for some reason. I considered just making myself do it, but why? Running is supposed to be fun. I don’t know if you’re aware, but I’m not a professional runner (shocker). Adidas doesn’t pay me to show up and wear their shoes (even though I really really wish they did). So I didn’t go.

I feel like a flake, but at the same time I love running and just didn’t want to deal with the nervous energy of a race today.

I did end up doing 9 easy miles on my own time. I was happy to have that alone time with my thoughts on this Thanksgiving morning Smile

Post-run breakfast: Pumpkin oatmeal with chia seeds and peanut butter.

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Then it was time to finish up my first attempt at corn bread stuffing! Last night I made a double batch of corn bread.IMG_4313

This morning I chopped it up and toasted the pieces.

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While they were toasting, I sautéed celery and onions. Finally I added the cornbread “croutons” to the celery and onions and added vegetable broth, golden raisins and seasonings. It was super simple.

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In other, more tasty news… I made Mamapea’s Doughballs last night. I used all chocolate chips because I don’t feel the need to purchase PB chips when chocolate ones exist.

These are amazing. Amazing. Like, I would rather eat these than a bakery chocolate chip cookie – and those are my fave!IMG_4316

I don’t have a small ice cream scoop (have you seen the amount of ice cream I use? small scoops are not welcome around here). So, I used a big measuring spoon and it worked perfectly after a spray of non-stick. IMG_4310

I ate about 3 too many of these and felt sick for the rest of the night. But, I would be lying if I said I wouldn’t do that again. IMG_4315

My cat is standing on a ladder. IMG_4319

Happy happy Thanksgiving!

Fun fact: Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Hello, a day all about family,  food and cooking?! Love it.

Sure, everyone gets together for Christmas too, but I dislike the stress of gift giving. I think the reason for the season is lost Smile

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    1. Lisa says

      2010-11-29 at 12:50 am

      This was the first time I’ve tried cornbread stuffing! I didn’t make it this year, a friend did, but it was delicious!!

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2010-11-29 at 3:57 am

        I don’t think I ever want to go back to the other kind now!

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    2. Mama Pea says

      2010-11-27 at 5:19 am

      I’m so glad you can admit you love my balls.

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2010-11-27 at 6:16 am

        I am literally making another batch as I type…

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    3. Amber K says

      2010-11-26 at 4:57 pm

      I have got to figure out a way to make those dough balls, gluten-free! I keep seeing them all over the blogworld!

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2010-11-27 at 6:18 am

        I’ve heard gluten free flour (I think rice or almond?) works fine with it.

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    4. Alicia at Poise in Parma says

      2010-11-26 at 1:29 pm

      The weather was nasty here in Cleveland, so I decided to skip my Turkey Trot. Less than 40 degrees and hard rain – not my cup of tea. I went to practice yoga in a nice hot studio instead. I figured I can run my post-turkey trot today!

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    5. Ella says

      2010-11-26 at 4:53 am

      Hahaha, I love the “my cat is standing on a ladder” random insert. And I feel exactly the same way about both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Christmas has that gift-giving pressure and the reason for the season definitely gets lost. Thanksgiving is just pure awesomeness!

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    6. Sana says

      2010-11-26 at 4:40 am

      I am glad you still ran a beastly 9 miles 🙂 Oh balls..

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    7. MarathonVal says

      2010-11-26 at 4:25 am

      You’re a professional runner in my eyes 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!

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    8. laura (Starloz) says

      2010-11-26 at 1:37 am

      i have seen those balls before, everywhere. gosh, i’m so darn tempted to make them

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    9. Melissa @ TryingToHeal says

      2010-11-26 at 1:24 am

      I think you made a great decision not running if you really didn’t want it. it’s not worth it, right? I hope the 9 miler helped you clear your thoughts and you’re having a great thanksgiving today!

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    10. Lauren says

      2010-11-26 at 12:57 am

      I almost dropped out of my Turkey Trot today too. For some reason I was feeling super unmotivated as well, but I couldn’t break a tradition. Once I got there and it started to sleet and snow, I definitely kicked myself for getting myself out of bed for this. But after I finished, I was happy. Even as I was running and completely soaked and numb, I was like “what were you thinking.”

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    11. Orla says

      2010-11-26 at 12:53 am

      Did you make yours with vegan margarine, or regular butter? All the flops in the blogworld when using regular butter have put me off indulging in some balls…

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    12. Penny says

      2010-11-26 at 12:35 am

      I did not run my Turkey Trot this morning either!! I totally understand where you are coming from in regards to running for fun and not for stress!! I have been having some issues lately with this and I actually chose not to run this morning because I knew that I would be depressed all day if I did bad – and when running starts crossing this line I think we need to take a step back and re-evaluate why we choose and want to run!! And it should be for ourselves, not for anyone else!

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    13. lindsay (goodiesgalore) says

      2010-11-25 at 11:39 pm

      love the ice cream scoop comments. i use serving spoons for my bowls. Screw the melon scoopers.

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    14. Lindsay says

      2010-11-25 at 10:58 pm

      I love your cat.

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    15. Jennifer@ knackfornutrition says

      2010-11-25 at 9:01 pm

      That stuffing looks delicious! Also, I don’t blame you for dipping out on the race. It should be fun, especially on a holiday. 🙂
      Happy turkey day!

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    16. Megan (Running Foodie) says

      2010-11-25 at 8:35 pm

      Happy Thanksgiving, Monica 🙂

      I think you made the right choice with the race, and I’m glad you decided to write about it. I LOVE to run, but racing makes me nervous too. Sometimes I feel like I’m not a “real” runner if I don’t race, but I hate the stress of race morning and feel a lot of pressure. I need to remember that no one is paying me to race and if I don’t want to, I don’t have to! I can, like you did this morning, run on my own and be perfectly happy.

      Your stuffing looks awesome!

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    17. Alison says

      2010-11-25 at 8:30 pm

      Happy Thanksgiving, Monica!
      I think Bobbi will forgive you for not showing up for the turkey trot.

      I just finished making my cornbread stuffing, but I add regular bread to mine, as well. And no onions because my husband doesn’t like them. I agree with you about Christmas. I love the Christmas season, all the scents and sights and sounds, but the actual Christmas day stresses me out. I much prefer Thanksgiving.

      I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday!

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