Stax, honey - about grits

Date: 07/03/2000
From: SouthernSlider

First of all, there ain't no such thing as a grit. It's always plural.

Grits are ground corn, somewhat coarsely, but still very small; as opposed to cream of wheat, which Northerners eat alot. That is ground wheat, ground very finely. But back to grits. Fix a nice generous bowl, pop in a big ol' pat of butter, sprinkle in some salt and pepper, and there ain't no finer eatin' in the land. If you ever get a chance to come over here, head to Savannah, Ga. Go to River Street to Huey's and ask for a bowl. THE absolute best. Usually considered a breakfast item.

SS

I don't know, SS.

Date: 07/03/2000
From: DieselMickeyDolenz

I've tried grits with butter. I've tried grits with cheese. I just can't get into it. Oatmeal I can do, but of course that's completely different. Cornbread, I love. Corn chips, yummy! But not grits.

A thick stack of pancakes with maple syrup, scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, sausage links or patties, those are breakfast foods. When I eat grits, I feel like I'm eating butter-flavored sawdust.

Diesel
 Mickey
  Dolenz

PS: I suppose you eat fried okra, too? I actually had a girlfriend from the okra capitol of South Carolina. Different story for a different time.

That is good eating?! ;)

Date: 07/03/2000
From: Sabre_Edge

I'd think the South would want to flaunt their BBQ skills. (Peaches and Creole already being covered in other posts) But grits?! A white murky bowl of corn mush? eeewww lol ;)

Black Pudding sounds disgusting but I've got something worse from the Mexican cookbook (but this actually tastes good). It's called Chorizo. *He watches as the Mexican food connoisseurs nod in recognition*

Ok, you know that bologna is made from what is left over from the pig after ham and bacon, right? (Minus hog jowls and pickled pigs feet and tongues. I can't imagine you Southerners eating that stuff, ugh) Anyway, what is left after bologna is used to make hot dogs. Alright what is left after THAT is seasoned behind all recognition and stuck in a plastic tube. That my friends is Chorizo (and it doesn't resemble the pig like the other... by products). Scramble some eggs, squeeze some of that in there mix it up, wrap a torilla around it, add some cheese inside, and that is a wake your butt up breakfast.

Back me up on this Southwesterns, that is good eating, mmmmmmmm.

SouthernSlider, you have every rite to "eeeewww" back, lol ;)

Hey, SE!

Date: 07/03/2000
From: EustiSlider

Next time you're in old town, have a carnita for me. I can't remember the name of the restaurant, but that was some of the best Mexican food I've ever had.

--Eusti

I didn't know that there WAS anything left after hot dogs. <shudder>

I think I will....

Date: 07/03/2000
From: SouthernSlider

EEEWWWWWWWWWW!! And eeeewwwwwwww, some more. Oh, well, to each his own.

Now, fried bologna is about as good as grits. Don't care too much for it plain and uncooked though. And the only way to eat hotdogs is in Athens at The Varsity. Chili dawgs, yum yum. Just don't think about where they come from. And don't eat them too often. Clogs the arteries.

And yes, DMD, I do eat fried okra. Yum, yum. Well, sometimes. I really don't eat too much of anything fried anymore, but it is good. Just can't stand boiled okra, though.------Hmmmmm. Wanna hear that story sometime.

MMmmmmmm. Fried okra, squash, fresh corn, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, corn bread, and Vidalia onions. Y'all come on down and I'll show you guys how to really eat.

SS

You can boil okra, too?

Date: 07/03/2000
From: DieselMickeyDolenz

Now I'm going to be ill. Fried bologna? Just please tell me you draw the line at pork rhinds(sp).

DMD

MMMMMMM! GRITS!!!

Date: 07/04/2000
From: Yeontoo

Dear Southern Slider,

Mmmm, dear, GRITS! I love grits. Mix in some bacon bits, and over easy fried eggs.... YUM! Oh my, think I'll make grits for breakfast in the morning....

And SE? that sounds ...positively ...gross. Sorry hun, that just does, and you made it sound so too. The waste product of a waste product of a waste product? And you can complain about ground corn???

Oh wow

Blessings,
Yeontoo

Eeeewwwwww!

Date: 07/04/2000
From: capaqu

Give me that Mexican-American cuisine any time!!

Just DON'T tell me what's in it, Sabre_Edge!

At least all the hot spices hide any flaws in the menu! And you're too busy gasping for water to notice any odd textures there may be in the "stuffing."

I dunno about all that other stuff! Eeeewww!
cappy

Hey, DMD, honey....

Date: 07/04/2000
From: SouthernSlider

Yes, on the fried bolgna. Or at least it was good when I was 10. To be honest, I don't think I've had it since then. But don't worry, no boiled okra or pork rinds will ever pass these lips. Nor fatback, turnip greens, or collards.

And by the way, who are you? Sometimes I think I know, and then I doubt myself. Hmmmmm. I will figure this out.

Ah, yes, Yeontoo. Thank goodness, another Southerner to take up the 'grits' cause with me.

SS

;)

Date: 07/04/2000
From: DieselMickeyDolenz

Don't worry, Southern. From what I hear, several are trying to figgure me out. All in due time.

DMD

Give me a couple of Walla Walla onions,

Date: 07/04/2000
From: sleepingtiger

a block of Tillamook cheddar, and a good--soda (I was thinking soda the entire time....mostly) and call me a happy camper.

Course I love spicy food....

but eeww to the bowls of mush ya'll think make for delic breaky food.

ktf
Tigs

UmTigs...

Date: 07/04/2000
From: Mychand

I thought you said you'd try grits if I sent you some? hmph!

Well...I LOVE them. :o) Blame my grandmother for that. No one else in my family eats them. My sister won't try them but...yum! hehe

I'm in FL but originally from Va and grandma's from South Carolina....okay..that explains it. :o)

I remember in some movie....um..My Uncle Vinnie I think. Didn't he ask what's a grit? LOL

SS..I eat them the way you do. I've heard some people put milk and sugar in them...ewww.

My

love grits

Date: 07/04/2000
From: sweetone

especially if they have cheese in them. They're great with fried catfish. I'm gonna have some fried green tomatoes maybe tonight. I do not eat hot dogs, bologna, or spicy foods, I just can't handle it.
Gotta love it.

Sweetone

Okay......

Date: 07/04/2000
From: SouthernSlider

We're gaining ground. Two more on the grits wagon.

MY - sugar and milk? Eeeeewwwww x 1,000,000. That's for oatmeal. How could they ruin good ol' grits that way?

SS

I'm with cappy...

Date: 07/04/2000
From: Slider_Sarah

EEWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!

I think I'll avoid them whenever they're around!!! :-)

Sarah.

I had a misconception about them

Date: 07/04/2000
From: Stax_

I thought they were fried chicken feet or something .stax

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