Yum! I tried Hush Puppies for the first time when I visited New Orleans, and they are Wonderful!
the BEST hush puppies I ever had , Belle Haven,NC
Hush Puppies are a staple here in the South. Glad you've discovered them. Now, you can sing "That's What I Like About the South."
When my daughter was three she was trying to tell a waitress what she wanted to eat. She couldn't remember "hush puppies", so she thought and thought and finally proudly called out that she wanted the "doggie balls". In an very loud voice that most people in the restaurant could hear.
I was so embarrassed, but now I think it's cute.