Being from Montana and raised on Corn Bread - Mrs M gets the prize. First Mrs M thanks for confirming the Johnny.
So, Some Cook Notes
I have done years of collecting on Corn Bread because I wanted to use my original Cast Iron ware. Anyone can bake it in a Teflon Ring Pan.
But put the batter in Cast Iron for the toasted corn taste needs some tender care - and putting the batter in a corn stick pan is the test. If you can Bake.
There are extreamly few recipes that mix both baking powder and Soda. If using the above and delete salt or reduce the oil for diet reasons bake it in a Teflon Ring Pan. Any recipe that has both leavening agents Soda & Powder let the batter sit a minute after mixing then gently mix out the first gas. The batter should be smooth use a wisk - don't beat it just incorporate it. Bake at 425 for 18 to twenty minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. If above 3500 ft reduce the powder a tsp.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
When Soda is more than six months old put it in the frigerator to collect odors overnight then dump it. Put the new box in a ziplock bag after opening.
Baking powder causes more baking failures than anything - It only has a shelf life of six to 8 months. Always check the new can expiration date on this item - it's critical.
If doubtful, test it - In 1/3 cup of Hot Tap water in a clear glass stir in one tea
spoon of
your baking powder it should flume and bubble. If not, trash it.
If making the cornbread Texas or Mexican, add another egg and 2 oz or 1/2 cup grated cheddar and 1/4 cup chopped green chiles and 1/4 chopped Onion. I like it( not Hot) with red & Green Pepper. I do make it Hot when served with Beans -
If you use Parmesan Cheese
use a little dill - but have fun...
PS: use the buttermilk recipe from Mrs M:
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they are all gone here too, I wonder why!!
The best things in life are furry....and flowers! 
And hush-puppies are deep fried cornbread balls, usually with green onion (and misc bits stuff if you want - bacon, sausage, ham....). I like the hush-puppies with either ketchup or maple syrup - depending on my mood 
