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Old 08-12-2008, 21:25
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has anyone tried grits? i know it is quite popular in america, but not seen any over here. is it like porridge?
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Old 08-12-2008, 22:49
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Grits is one of those things you either really like or really hate, I think. I like them but have to be in the mood for them and they have to have lots of butter and some salt and pepper. They're not like porridge in the way that they're a bit..well, grittier. lol. It's ground up hominy corn so that's where the texture comes from. I've had bad grits before, so not all grits are the same. But when they're good, they're really good.
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Old 08-12-2008, 22:55
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Just like polenta, same stuff I think? They are a vehicle for whatever flavour you want to add. I recently had crab, lobster, scallops and jumbo shrimp in a cream sauce over Anson Mill Heirloom grits and it was one of the nicest things i've ever eaten. On the other hand I had a bowl of grits with breakfast in a Waffle House in Alabama and I gagged.
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Old 09-12-2008, 14:13
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They are always mentioned in John Grisham books. I've always wondered what they were and thought they were like toast

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grits
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Old 09-12-2008, 14:41
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Yes, I tried some at the famous Sylvia's restaurant in Harlem. Didn't like 'em much, the fried chicken and potato salad was bloody beautiful though.

http://www.sylviassoulfood.com/
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Old 09-12-2008, 15:32
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I would love to try it, I've come across it when reading/watching American stuff. I wonder if it is sold here . . . or online?!
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Old 09-12-2008, 15:42
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You can get it here cybergirl.

http://www.americansweets.co.uk/amer...grits-82-c.asp
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Old 09-12-2008, 17:06
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Old 09-12-2008, 17:10
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Disgusting Stuff.
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Old 09-12-2008, 20:26
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so is it more of a breakfast food?
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Old 09-12-2008, 20:31
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so is it more of a breakfast food?
I watched that recent Britney Spears programme and she had cheese grits for breakfast
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Old 09-12-2008, 20:55
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I watched that recent Britney Spears programme and she had cheese grits for breakfast
I think I saw a clip of that. Her father made it for her and he used velveeta cheese slices. It made me want to try grits even more!
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Old 09-12-2008, 21:13
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I think I saw a clip of that. Her father made it for her and he used velveeta cheese slices. It made me want to try grits even more!
There was me thinking you were a woman of taste
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Old 09-12-2008, 21:17
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has anyone tried grits? i know it is quite popular in america, but not seen any over here. is it like porridge?
The nearest thing here is polenta which is finely ground corn and can be used to make cornbread.

It is quite gritty. I make a type of porridge with mine and top it with maple syrup.

Plain grits can be quite bland but with flavouring, it can make a nice change. In the US, they have cheese, bacon and other flavours. It is like having mash or rice, alone they can be bland but with flavours, they can be great.
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Old 09-12-2008, 21:50
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They are always mentioned in John Grisham books. I've always wondered what they were and thought they were like toast

I thought they were Pork.......you know, the gristly bits that are left over when you're down to the bare bones of the pig...........
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Old 09-12-2008, 22:39
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I think I saw a clip of that. Her father made it for her and he used velveeta cheese slices. It made me want to try grits even more!
Ewww..Velveeta! (that's the closest I could get to a throw-up smiley ) lol
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Old 09-12-2008, 23:20
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The nearest thing here is polenta which is finely ground corn and can be used to make cornbread.

It is quite gritty. I make a type of porridge with mine and top it with maple syrup.

Plain grits can be quite bland but with flavouring, it can make a nice change. In the US, they have cheese, bacon and other flavours. It is like having mash or rice, alone they can be bland but with flavours, they can be great.
Polenta is OK but fairly bland. Grits are ground too much and have no substance. They are good for anal retentives as they have the opposite effect of bran. Is this the reason that they are loved in the US deep south?
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Old 10-12-2008, 10:14
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There was me thinking you were a woman of taste
LOL!

I have a weakness for tacky things .
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Old 10-12-2008, 15:00
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mmm just seen the picture......not very appealing. i never thought i would ever say this but it looks like theres way to much butter in the bowl.

that could explain why some of the american nation are some what larger than life.
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