Jeweled cornbreads
Bread
American cuisine

This twist on the old-time favorite is almost like a sandwich in a cornbread. As a result, when I was growing up, these colorful cornbreads often replaced sandwiches in our picnic basket and in my lunchbox. The speckles of bright foods inside always reminded me of little jewels, hence the name. I remember being completely enamored with their prettiness. I would poke into them endlessly during the long road trips, trying to pick the jewels out, leaving a mess in the back seat of our car. And I kept on doing it well into my teenage years, despite all the time-outs and disciplinary actions -- it was simply worth it...
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