Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl combine cornmeal, water, butter/margarine, let stand five minutes minimally. In a measuring cup, mix buttermilk, spices and baking soda.

Add eggs and buttermilk mixture, stir well.

Grease a 8x8x2 nonstick pan with non-stick non-fat cooking spray.

Pour mixture intro pan and bake until lightly set and brown (30 minutes). Let stand 10 minutes after cutting to serve.

Wonderful with fish!