50 States; 50 Meals: Rhode Island

What we had for dinner:

I lost my picture! This one is courtesy of whatscookingamerica.net

Johnnycakes

No, these are not pancakes.  Johnnycakes, also referred to as Journey Cakes, are made from corn meal.  The ingredients include cornmeal, sugar, salt and water.  Top them with butter, maple syrup or applesauce.  We choose syrup.

I used this Martha Stewart recipe because others have you grilling the cakes in bacon grease. 

Ingredients

1 cup stone-ground white cornmeal

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups boiling water
Unsalted butter, for griddle

Directions

Preheat an electric griddle to 380 degrees. or place a griddle pan or large skillet over medium-high heat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, sugar, and salt. Add boiling water, and mix to combine. The batter will be thick. Using a tablespoon, drop the batter onto the griddle 2 inches apart for each johnny cake. Let cook for 6 minutes, turn and cook 5 minutes more. 

Coffee Milk

The "Official State drink of Rhode Island", coffee milk was originally created during the 1930's.  It's made the same as way as if you were making chocolate milk with milk and syrup.  We also tried it on top of vanilla ice cream and in actual coffee too.  haha  A big thank you for my MIL for bringing this to us from Connecticut. 

Next State: South Carolina