Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 For me it's a yes, I'd rather eat them than oatmeal or any boxed cereal. Think that's due to my time in the Army. Grits basically kept me alive in basic training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Grits have very little nutritional value compared to oat meal, which is a pretty low bar. I like grits, but I don’t eat them very often due to their low nutritional value. No matter which one, the temptation to load it with cream, sugar, honey, syrup, etc. is another concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Gray Beard said: Grits have very little nutritional value compared to oat meal, which is a pretty low bar. I like grits, but I don’t eat them very often due to their low nutritional value. No matter which one, the temptation to load it with cream, sugar, honey, syrup, etc. is another concern. I use hot sauce. No calorie addition, and I love hot sauce. Preferably Tapatio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I think that makes it clear enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Yup. Butter and a splash of milk. That’s the way Dad used to make them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) Too Southern. Eat real food. Why The South lost the war. If you're gonna eat something close (Southern/Midwest) to that... Eat biscuits and gravy. And isn't Basic like Boy Scout Camp... Don't they always have a plate of PB&J sandwiches available for the picky eaters, non-takers? ? If grits kept you alive, you are doing something wrong, eating something else. Corn is NOT a perfect food. You need things like beans to unlock the free niacin. Eat nothing but corn and you'll get pellagra. Corn is not a staple food. It needs other foods. Edited August 28, 2019 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Mmmmm grits. ? Tips: never instant. blech ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Too Southern. Eat real food. Why The South lost the war. If you're gonna eat something close (Southern/Midwest) to that... Eat biscuits and gravy. And isn't Basic like Boy Scout Camp... Don't they always have a plate of PB&J sandwiches available for the picky eaters, non-takers? ? If grits kept you alive, you are doing something wrong, eating something else. Corn is NOT a perfect food. You need things like beans to unlock the free niacin. Eat nothing but corn and you'll get pellagra. Corn is not a staple food. It needs other foods. Oh yeah? Well Matt Damon survived on potatoes for about 6 years in that movie where he got trapped on Mars. What do you make of that, Bill Nye? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Oh yeah? Well Matt Damon survived on potatoes for about 6 years in that movie where he got trapped on Mars. What do you make of that, Bill Nye? Potatoes isn't corn. LMAO... And you have a post graduate degree? Now... If you have corn with beans and squash. That's a another story. Corn is not a staple food. What do you make of that Frasier Crane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 35 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: I use hot sauce. No calorie addition, and I love hot sauce. Preferably Tapatio. Hot sauce on scrambled eggs is a breakfast staple. I’ve never heard of it on grits. Using grits as a method to eat hot sauce changes the whole equation. Hot sauce on oatmeal doesn’t sound good at all, but I’ve certainly never tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Nope ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 27 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Too Southern. Eat real food. Why The South lost the war. If you're gonna eat something close (Southern/Midwest) to that... Eat biscuits and gravy. And isn't Basic like Boy Scout Camp... Don't they always have a plate of PB&J sandwiches available for the picky eaters, non-takers? ? If grits kept you alive, you are doing something wrong, eating something else. Corn is NOT a perfect food. You need things like beans to unlock the free niacin. Eat nothing but corn and you'll get pellagra. Corn is not a staple food. It needs other foods. When I was in basic it was July and August in Oklahoma. So hot all you could do is drink water. Really the only meal I had an appetite for was breakfast, and that breakfast was usually a couple bowls of grits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Do you like them regular, creamy or al dente? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Just now, Doc said: Do you like them regular, creamy or al dente? A little bit al dente. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: When I was in basic it was July and August in Oklahoma. So hot all you could do is drink water. Really the only meal I had an appetite for was breakfast, and that breakfast was usually a couple bowls of grits. Good thing it was only 8 weeks. Pellagra was common in the South from a corn only diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 i'll eat them, but there's no enjoyment from it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 No. Wifee loves them. I have to add so much butter, salt & pepper just to make it TASTE. Not worth the effort. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 No. Not a big breakfast eater in terms of volume either. A couple slices of dry toast and a tall drink such as milk then I am good until lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: A little bit al dente. And that was a line from "My Cousin Vinny." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Plastic Cup Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Only when I’m in the south. When in Rome.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Buffalo_Gal said: Mmmmm grits. ? Tips: never instant. blech ? ,"No self respecting Southerner would ever eat instant grits" Edited August 28, 2019 by Best Player Available 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Not top of my list but have had them and enjoyed some cheesy grits I had a few years ago, I'd have them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Do you put scrapple in your grits? I’m a fan of grits. I’ve eaten scrapple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, Pete said: Do you put scrapple in your grits? I’m a fan of grits. I’ve eaten scrapple I do not, no. I prefer my scrapple extra crispy, so the grits would mush it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Not a fan of grits. I've spent plenty of time in the south and just couldn't ever like grits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Joe in Winslow said: For me it's a yes, I'd rather eat them than oatmeal or any boxed cereal. Think that's due to my time in the Army. Grits basically kept me alive in basic training Grits yes. shrimp & grits? Hell yes. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Buffalo_Gal said: Mmmmm grits. ? Tips: never instant. blech ? I don't eat grits for breakfast..ever. Do have them a bit with dinner..especially when i make shrimp and grits. But have to be stone ground! BTW, thinking of doing shrimp and grits for the opener. Everyone does BBQ, i do something southern usually! You making the opener? I would highly suggest these BTW..only ones we buy https://byrdmill.com/product/5-lb-old-tyme-white-grits/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Cripple Creek said: Grits yes. shrimp & grits? Hell yes. I can dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, plenzmd1 said: I don't eat grits for breakfast..ever. Do have them a bit with dinner..especially when i make shrimp and grits. But have to be stone ground! BTW, thinking of doing shrimp and grits for the opener. Everyone does BBQ, i do something southern usually! You making the opener? I would highly suggest these BTW..only ones we buy https://byrdmill.com/product/5-lb-old-tyme-white-grits/ Maybe you could pick the NE game instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 My wife will make it as a side dish for dinner, with cheese and bacon. Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Grits...yes, just plain, no additives Shrimp and grits. a big HELL yes. The addition of hot sauce is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Nope! I have a banana and skim milk every morning. My wife came home from Boston a day early last week because a co-worker (born, breed and educated in NYC) in Atlanta for a few days. My southern wife took her to a 50’s style diner (OK Cafe for the locals) for breakfast so she could introduce her to grits. Her guest had an egg white omelette and grits. She looked down at her meal and said “Wow, I’ve never had an all white meal on a white plate. Not much to look at!” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: Maybe you could pick the NE game instead? might be!!!! i am just trying to figure out the appropriate cooking vessels for both the shrimp and the grits !!! I already have the shrimp for both games..deciding between a shrimp boil and shrimp and grits! @Augie, grits are for more than breakfast..you like polenta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Grits - yes. Not every day. I'll make some up after a bike ride and add in a fried egg and some cheese. Shrimp and grits - big ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: might be!!!! i am just trying to figure out the appropriate cooking vessels for both the shrimp and the grits !!! I already have the shrimp for both games..deciding between a shrimp boil and shrimp and grits! @Augie, grits are for more than breakfast..you like polenta? I can bring a cast iron fry pan you can toss in someone’s grill. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Like asparagus and anything that includes the word sprouts, you have to doctor the hell out of them to be able to eat. Kind of a waste, on many levels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: No. Wifee loves them. I have to add so much butter, salt & pepper just to make it TASTE. Not worth the effort. Grits are delicious! I don't know why, but I like them with butter. I don't go out of my way to find them, but if they are being served...why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: might be!!!! i am just trying to figure out the appropriate cooking vessels for both the shrimp and the grits !!! I already have the shrimp for both games..deciding between a shrimp boil and shrimp and grits! @Augie, grits are for more than breakfast..you like polenta? I was kidding my wife she could take her out for polenta instead, but it would cost her twice as much! That made me google it....I think grits is made from white corn and pretty fine in texture, and polenta is made from yellow corn and more corse. Either way, you need to find a way to add flavor. No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, Marv's Neighbor said: Like asparagus and anything that includes the word sprouts, you have to doctor the hell out of them to be able to eat. Kind of a waste, on many levels. No you don't. A little tapatio and you're golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 13 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: I can bring a cast iron fry pan you can toss in someone’s grill. Let me know. We have a fairly large cast iron pan can render the bacon and do the shrimp in..it is a pot big enough to make grits for 12-20 people i am worried about..now you have motivated me to go to restaurant supply store at lunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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