Cornmeal Waffles with Salsa and Eggs

It has been some time since the last post...life...well, nature kind of got in the way on this one, and not always  nature in a good way.  My family included 4 of the 32,000 people evacuated in Colorado Springs due to the Waldo Canyon Fire, and then at the end 4 of the 3,000 people still evacuated due to the destruction of the fire.  Fortunately, we are back in our house with little to no damage done to our house save a little smokey/campfire smell that is lingering, a bit of ash near the windows and doors of the house, 2 dead echinacea plants and 1 dead cilantro plant.  After 346 homes being lost in the Mountain Shadows neighborhood, I am excited to say that that is our biggest problem...unfortunately the same cannot be said about so many wonderful families in the area and my heart goes out to them...if you are one of those families reading this blog, I am truly sorry and please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

This photo was taken at Coronado High School as the fire jumped the ridge and raced for Mountain Shadows creating the fire storm that swept through the neighborhood.

With all the evacuations and such in place, a big question going around is: if you were to be forced to evacuate with the possibility of your remaining items being destroyed, what would you take with you? Let me know...the answers to that question have been so interesting and though provoking.  

Makes 2-3 waffles

Cornmeal Waffles with Salsa and Eggs

• 1 C. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 C. cornmeal
• 1 1/2 t. baking powder
• 1 t. sugar
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 T. melted butter
• 2 T. plain non-fat yogurt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/4 c. buttermilk
• 3 T. minced chives
• 2 T. fresh minced parsley

To serve with waffles (on top)

• eggs
• salsa
• minced chives

1. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and stir thoroughly.  Add wet ingredients and stir until just combined...don't over mix.
2. Cook the batter in a waffle maker according to manufacture's instructions
3. While the waffles are cooking, cook the eggs in a non-stick pan according to your favorite style of eggs.
4. Serve warm waffles with salsa, cooked egg and freshly minced chives.

Inspiration courtesy of: http://annies-eats.com/2012/02/29/cornmeal-chive-waffles-with-salsa-and-eggs/