If you're from the south, then you're probably familiar with grits. Typically, you'll see them as a creamy side dish or breakfast staple. But the history of grits goes back very far. Today, we know ...

Grits are a beloved staple in many Southerners’ diets, a quintessential grain rivaled only by rice. But some say that they don’t have any defining taste, or that their texture is clumpy or congealed.