My Boston-born-and-raised grandmother spent much of her adult life in the tiny town of Kingstree, South Carolina, which is 45 miles inland from Georgetown. (And if that’s not ringing any bells ...

Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, oil and honey. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, aiming for a thick and spongy consistency. Put the ...