Don't give up, OBG! It's out there, it really is. I've seen it in both Krogers and Wal-mart superstores, and I live in KY, not exactly a hotbed of cultural diversity.

As for cornmeal - definitely get the fine ground. The coarse is chicken feed! Someone mentioned cornmeal mush - cook some cornmeal on the top of the stove, like you would oatmeal or other hot cereal. Pour it into an oiled loaf pan. Cover and chill in the fridge overnight. In the morning, slice about 1/4 inch thick and fry in a little butter - serve with syrup over it. Very cheap, good eats.