Polenta is actually the cut-rate immitation of grits. They famously skipped the nixtamalization process when first bringing polenta to Italy which resulted in malnutrition for poorer folks who had to rely on it as a staple.
Polenta is actually the cut-rate immitation of grits. They famously skipped the nixtamalization process when first bringing polenta to Italy which resulted in malnutrition for poorer folks who had to rely on it as a staple.
Polenta is actually the cut-rate immitation of grits. They famously skipped the nixtamalization process when first bringing polenta to Italy which resulted in malnutrition for poorer folks who had to rely on it as a staple.
You think the Italians invented corn porridge before people living in the Americas?
You think the Italians invented corn porridge before people living in the Americas?
Half this thread is claiming grits are "savory". Ya'll just using them as a butter delivery system!
From Wikipedia:Polenta is actually the cut-rate immitation of grits. They famously skipped the nixtamalization process when first bringing polenta to Italy which resulted in malnutrition for poorer folks who had to rely on it as a staple.
Hey now, I know I'm not self-respecting but sometimes you just don't have the time. It takes maybe 6 minutes tops to nuke them versus the 20 or so on my stove (where, again, the laws of physics still apply).
Yeah but I don't ever want CoW because it's vile. My 2 grainy breakfast foods are grits and oatmeal, CoW and Malt o Meal can go fly a kite in space.Both are delicious but you don't want CoW when you want Grits and you don't want Grits when you want CoW.
Sounds like a generic Italian word for porridge (and hummus?) that became more specific to their version of grits over time.From Wikipedia:
Before the introduction of corn (maize) from America in the 16th century, polenta was made from starchy ingredients like farro, chestnut flour, millet, spelt, and chickpeas.
Probably me. But it tastes better
That's the secret to everything.
Real grits are way better, but I'll still take instant Grits over CoW.Good thing I'm a northerner! Instant grits are literally all I've ever had, but I still love them.