A Crush on Cornmeal Mush

I was reading "Little House in the Big Woods" to my girls (I love those books, by the way- they just make me want to be a pioneer!!!) and they mention "Cornmeal Mush" in the book and how delicious it was. Ever since then, I have wanted to give it a try, just to see what it actually was, so after doing some internet searching, I came up with this for breakfast the other morning. I thought it was delicious! We decided to do a sweeter version with syrup and strawberries, but you can do more of a ketchup thing if you want to. I thought it was really fun- but I happen to really like mushy things in general. :) It firms up in a cool way, and then it tastes yummy kind of fried up in butter- the crispy edge reminded me of a corn chip/Frito. It was fun for a breakfast change!

I got this from the Recipe Zaar and here is what it had to say on the site:
"This is delicious served with syrup or ketchup - your preference, and served alongside eggs. We also like to eat it here in Lancaster County with milk - or just browned butter - right after it's cooked. (before putting it in the loaf pan) Otherwise, pour it into the loaf pan & let it cool, then keep it in the refrigerator until cooled completely & it can easily be sliced. This recipe is so simple, I was almost embarrassed to post - but it's what we eat here - and I've seen numerous requests for this - so here it is! ENJOY!"

Lancaster County, AMISH cornmeal mush
3 cups water
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Cover& simmer 10-20 minutes (LOW heat).
4. Pour into a loaf pan.
5. Cool and then cut into thin pieces.
6. Fry till golden brown on both sides.