itsjoannotjoann wrote:
>
>The first time I had grits was in 1966 and I don't think instant
>grits or oatmeal was available then, at least I don't think they
>were. They were awful even with the addition of salt, pepper, and
>butter. My opinion hasn't changed and the instant variety is as
>bad the fully cooked version.
>
>Instant oatmeal, otherwise known as wall paper paste, is terrible,
>too. My co-worker used to bring instant 'maple' flavored packets
>to work for breakfast. The chemical smell and fake maple odor
>was simply nauseating.

As bad as microwave popcorn...
Maypo
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