Sometimes you win by losing.

I tested a lot of old cornbread recipes and most of them were bland or tough.

Many of America's historical cornbreads were staple breads for people who didn't have many other options.

Most cornmeal producers dont tell you when their cornmeal was milled, which makes it difficult to know how long the product has been sitting in the store before you bought it.

But since you're asking me, I'll tell you my opinion: all cornbread is authentic, as long as it's good, hot, and made with love and fresh ingredients.

It's not about the fish; it's not about the pollution; it's not about the climate change. It's about us and our greed and our need for growth and our inability to imagine a world that is different from the selfish world we live in today.

When in doubt, throw it out.