bratwurst may be northern, but it has become a southern favorite brought to at least our area in florida by quite a few cheeseheads. you know who you are...
Does the Publix in Seagrove still have the Johnsonville pre-cooked frozen brats in a bag? They are so convenient -- we grill 'em on the Foreman, and since they're pre-cooked, you don't have to worry about getting ill from undercooked pork.
The Publix here in GA stopped carrying them this year. I requested a special order, and the store manager said they weren't on the list of things they could order. I asked why, and he said that when that happens, the stores don't sell enough of the product. I told him that didn't make sense because the Kroger next door (where I hate to shop -- too dirty) carries them.
Sorry, I guess this is off-thread. Brats are good with corn dishes. ;-)