jmcquown wrote:

> LOL I've never ever seen anything called "hominy grits".

You've never been up North<g>. It's not an uncommon term for
cornmeal....
(Did I just hear you say "Blasphemy" again?)

>
> I'm not arguing by any means. Just saying how they are used and how they
> are available here. And 1 minute "instant grits" is an abomination!
>
> Jill

Instants have their uses. Often, it's to absorb excess liquid or add
texture. I've seen a number of recipes that call for potato
flakes/instant mashed potato. They're supposed to be good in bread, or
potato casserole/pudding, etc. I suppose instant grits would have a
use similar to that.

Devil's advocate,
maxine in ri