Grits, Polenta, Mush, Pap are just a few of the names associated with ground corn that has been boiled for a varying degree of time in a liquid (water, broth or even milk). The final result, whether completely smooth and creamy or still having some texture remaining is a result of personal choice, time and …
Product Reviews
Jun 06
Southeast By Southwest…Fiesta Style Cheesy Grits
I did not grow up eating grits and the first time I did try grits was also the first visit to a Cracker Barrel. I cannot say that I was overly impressed, but I also did not have any problem finishing the grits that time or any time since then. Over the past few years …
May 05
Memories of France – Trader Joe’s Frozen Mini Croissants
I love France. If I had to chose something that transports me back to our travels in France, I would choose either good french wine or croissants. In 2002, we took our first trip to France. We stayed at Chateau Ouvrard in the Aquitane region and the rental agent introduced us to two people. The local vintner & …
May 03
You Say Tomatoe, I Say Tomato…Strained, Pureed, Paste, Crushed, Whole Peeled, Sauce
So many options, so many uses and quite possibly the potential to use incorrectly. As much as I enjoy growing tomatoes in the garden, I come nowhere close to produce tomatoes enough to process and can for use throughout the entire year. Therefore, I must purchase canned, jarred and boxed tomatoes to get my fix …