Saq’ ‘be Corn Cassarole – this is how mine looked at 40 minutes (about when Rachel would add the Cheese on top). I’m leaving in it another 5-7 minutes to brown)
Greetings Beloved Kin,
The Celebration of the Harvest was one of the most important traditions through the ages. I’ve been following a vigilant course of well-being, including “eating my vegetables” in season. There’s a Time for everything. I’ve been looking forward to my September birthday, so I can justify a piece of cake. (I’m so excited about it, I can’t decide between a vanilla “poke cake” with sweetened condensed milk poured over it, with whipped cream and coconut on top, or a spice cake with apples and a version of Penuche brown sugar frosting, like Mom used to make.
Contemplating the Harvest Moon, there’s a Higher Reason to Celebrate this year’s bounty. That’s what all our ancestors have done through the ages. Corn is in its peak season in Kansas. Today is Time to celebrate Humanity, so I’m celebrating the Bounty of Corn.
I’m sharing my version of a DIVINE “Saq’ Be’ Corn Casserole” to celebrate the Road of our Divine Destiny.
If you prefer to celebrate the corn harvest with a Vegan option…
Check out my recipe for Saq’ Be’ Corn Soup. It’s a little more work, but it’s awesome for a hot summer day served chilled with toasted coconut and cilantro on top with avacado and lime on the side.
There’s some good memories attached to this recipe from my first dedicated round of the Tzolk’in count.
Jaguar Woman’s White Road Saq’ Be’ Soup
Saq’ Be’ (Sacred Road) Corn Harvest Cassarole
The finished result, a little browner and firmer. Now I’m just waiting for it to cool off to serve with some fresh tomatoes. I guess I could share some of the leftovers with the pigeons.
This cassarole is beyond delish if you like sweet corn. It’s just as good hot or cold, served next to a salad. It keeps well in the refrigerator for the little time it’s likely to last. The recipe is adapted from one of my favorite youtube channels, “Rachel Cooks with Love.” I added the bacon grease for the crunch, and left out the cheese she puts on the top 30 minutes into the baking process… as an intention of moderation. LOL
(EVERYTHING on Rachel’s channel is awesome. Here’s her link if you want to see the basic recipe step-by-step.)
Ingredients:
2 slices of bacon (rendered in an 8″ x 8″ pan for the bacon grease)
1 8 oz can of creamed corn
8 oz of fresh sweet corn (can substitue with canned or frozen)
1 teaspoon of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspon of pepper
1 box of Jiffy Cornbread Mix (or 8 oz of your own cornbread incredients, including the fat, but minus the egg or milk)
1/2 cup of sour cream (or plain yogurt)
1/2 cup of cream (can substitute half and half, or evaporated milk)
1/4 chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh jalepeno pepper
1 egg
CORRECTION: How could I forget – this starts with a melted stick of unsalted butter (8 tablespoons), mixed with all the other ingredients. That’s what makes this a REALLY guilty pleasure.
Preheat the oven to 350F and use the time to render the bacon.
(You’ll retrieve the bacon to use for something else, or you could use 4 Tablespoons of butter or gee instead for the bottom of the 8″ x 8″ pan.)
The rest is a matter of putting all the ingredients together in a bowl and mixing well. By then the pan and oven will be ready to pour it in.
Bake for 45 minutes. Check at 3o minutes to account for any differences with your oven. This is also when Rachel covers the top with her cheese for the lastl 15 minutes. Let it cool down for about 10-15 minutes when it comes out of the oven. It will set up and become a little firmer for serving.
If there is any left, cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator. I’ll freeze some single-serving sized portions to serve with salad. That’s the problem with cooking for one, it’s hard to moderate when there’s too much good left to throw away.
MOTHER EARTH AND FATHER SKY,
Thank you for the blessing of corn and the bounty of the harvest. And thank you for the Saq’ ‘be, Sacred Road, to our destiny that orders a calendar within.
May the whole share in all the blessings of a harvest in this season of Light.
AMEN, AMEN, AMEN
3 Road / EB (Cherokee, Rattlesnake Tooth / KANU’GA) – Day 3 of 13 of the 1 Dog/OC trecena
Descriptions by Ian Xel Lungold (12 Sun/AHAU), wisdom preserved on MayanMajix.com
Road/EB: The bearer of time and conductor of destiny; also known as Human; these persons open the road and guide to the future groups, communities and individuals alike. Likable, obedient, dedicated hard workers and organizers, Road persons are fortunate in business and travel. Many become care takers of the poor, sick, or old people, where they may make personal sacrifices. Sometimes referred to as the sign of Grass, which is the most bountiful of all life forms, but is also the most humble. Road persons are affectionate and emphatic; they are easily hurt but slow to anger. Holding in of negative emotions and unexpressed resentment can lead to illness, a poisoned opinion of others and a false bravado for this sun sign.
A GOOD DAY TO: Do some community service.
Cherokee, Rattlesnake Tooth: Symbol is Rainbow, a delicate display of electromagnetic rays of the SUN. The Natal day sign of Medicine, the Shaman, the Priest, the Healer, and the Sorcerer; Guardian of the Way, Keeper of the Keys of the secret Kingdom.
[Text in italics was the primary source of inspiration for my journal. These are the sources that started my journey and they are the reference for interpretation each day. By providing the original text, I hope to offer a way to see what inspired my thoughts and by including all the aspects – allow for something more to inspire you. Mayan descriptions are those written by Ian Lungold. Cherokee descriptions came from multiple sources. Links to sources and other resources of study are offered on the Daykeeper Resources Page. ~Debra]
Looks and sounds lovely, Debra. Would be difficult for me to choose too – enjoy! Happy Birthday in advance!
In Lak’ech,
Jacques
Thank you Jacques! 🙂 I’m leaning toward the spice with penuche frosting. My neighbors here are from guatemala, so I could pass on the incredients that could be used for tres leche cake. I can’t seem to get cake off my mind. much love, Debra
CORRECTION ON THE RECIPE: I left out the 1 stick of melted butter (8 tablespoons) that goes in the bowl with all the other ingredients. Debra