Grits are beloved, sacred. They possess the duality of pleasure and pain, be it as a bowl of comforting sustenance or a weapon against infidelity. They are a through line connecting Indigenous people, ...

Grits can be enjoyed all on their own in a bowl topped with butter. Scott Suchman For The Washington Post Grits are beloved, sacred. Some even are a secret recipe. They possess the duality of pleasure ...

Understanding the differences between polenta, grits, and cornmeal—and how best to use them—is complex and interesting, and we’ll get to that! But there’s also a short answer, so let’s start there and ...