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04-20-2007, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Queen1972
Does anyone like grits? I have never had them and I have heard different opinions. First, do they taste gritty? Do they taste like corn? What are the best mix-ins for it? I am very curious and would like to try them. I was at the grocery store today and all they had was Quaker Oats instant grits, plain. No other flavors. I thought I would get everyone's opinion before I bought them. I miss being in TN and wanted to eat something southern!
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Sorry, I'm not a "grits man" myself. Personally, I think they just serve them to tourists because it's expected.
Okay, gang. Queen wants to make something southern. What should it be?
My vote is for a pecan pie. Or a blackberry cobbler. Or fried chicken. Or . . .
Okay, I'm getting hungry. Back later. |
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04-20-2007, 09:10 PM
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I LOVE THE RIDGE
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Originally Posted by alleycat
Sorry, I'm not a "grits man" myself. Personally, I think they just serve them to tourists because it's expected.
Okay, gang. Queen wants to make something southern. What should it be?
My vote is for a pecan pie. Or a blackberry cobbler. Or fried chicken. Or . . .
Okay, I'm getting hungry. Back later.
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I had grits for the first time in Atlanta Georgia, actually Doraville. I've been eating them up here for quite a few years now and I actually like them. I take a couple of fried eggs (over medium) and mash them into the grits with some butter and pepper and it's breakfast. It's awesome!!! I wasn't a tourist at the time just traveling for the company. |
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04-20-2007, 09:56 PM
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I prefer grits for dinner as a side dish instead of potatoes but I bake them with butter, garlic and sharp cheddar cheese. When they are done, you can cut it like cake and you eat it with a fork....my grits are never runny! LOL!
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04-20-2007, 09:57 PM
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I LOVE THE RIDGE
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Originally Posted by mbmouse
I prefer grits for dinner as a side dish instead of potatoes but I bake them with butter, garlic and sharp cheddar cheese. When they are done, you can cut it like cake and you eat it with a fork....my grits are never runny! LOL!
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That sounds really good too! Can't wait to try that  |
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04-20-2007, 10:01 PM
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dont forget sweet tea!!! ever since i moved here from MA i cannot get enough of that good old southern sweet tea!! you'll never drink iced tea again once you have sweet tea!
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04-20-2007, 10:11 PM
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I'm from Mass., too. I loved me some iced coffee! Ah, but sweet tea is the absolute best there is! I don't believe that I will ever have an iced coffee again! |
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04-20-2007, 10:20 PM
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HAHAH YES!! i used to think iced coffee was the best thing everrrr until i moved here and just felt like i had to drink enough sweet tea to make up for the 20 years i've been missing out...i did get an iced coffee when i went back to MA for christmas and it just wasnt the same...total disappointment
whereabouts in MA are you from...im from Palmer (exit 8 on the turnpike)
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04-20-2007, 10:23 PM
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I know Palmer very well. I was born in Southbridge. |
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04-20-2007, 10:25 PM
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oh wow small world!!!
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04-20-2007, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mbmouse
I prefer grits for dinner as a side dish instead of potatoes but I bake them with butter, garlic and sharp cheddar cheese. When they are done, you can cut it like cake and you eat it with a fork....my grits are never runny! LOL!
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That's exactly how my mom makes it. I looooove grits with cheese. You sound like a real Southerner, mbmouse! |
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