Cornbread Southern Style ala Nita

1 cup cornmeal 1 cup flour 1/4 bacon , bit's real 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup 1% low-fat milk 1 egg 3 tablespoons[...]

2 cups self-rising white cornmeal mix (White Lily Buttermilk White Cornbread Mix recommended or Martha White Hot Rize) 1 teaspoon table salt 1 -2 tablespoon[...]

1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup onion , chopped 3 cups celery & leaves , chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 teaspoons sage 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon[...]