CORN MEAL is a type of food made from ground corn, which is also known as maize. PONE is a type of cornbread made in the Appalachian region of the United States, and is usually cooked in a cast iron skillet. IOWA is a state in the Midwestern United States, and is the top producer of corn in the country. EAR is the part of the corn plant that produces kernels, which are then ground into corn meal.