It’s easy to think of grits as a blank canvas for your taste buds to get creative. Whether you go the savory or sweet route, it’s hard to beat a bowl of velvety grits—especially the stone ground kind.

Grits are a staple in households across the country, and are more nuanced than you may realize. These are the main types on ...

Almost synonymous with Southern cooking, grits has fed families for generations. This is the variety that people turn to time ...

Whether you enjoy 'em for breakfast with a big pat of butter or instead topped with sizzling shrimp for a seafood dinner, grits are a versatile pantry staple, and have been since the 16th century.

When I lived in Tennessee I learned quite a few quaint Southern colloquialisms, got used to being called “Ma’am”, and that there are grits and G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South). Outside of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're not from the South, then you may not be very familiar with grits — that affordable breakfast staple that's so popular in ...

For some people, grits are a pantry staple. Made from ground corn, they’re a super versatile food. For example, mixed with sugar and fruit, grits can be a delicious alternative to oatmeal. Or, they ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Elizabeth Karmel cooks and writes about food drink and travel. My journey with “shrimp and grits” all started with the shrimp and ...