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What is the Difference Between Grits and Polenta?

August 5, 2014 By EricT_CulinaryLore

Shrimp and Grits in New Orleans

I grew up eating grits in the South. I know grits. And when people call things that are not grits by the name of grits, I get annoyed. Food snobs have both maligned and then appropriated a Southern food, without knowing what the heck they’re talking about. It is common practice, today, to refer to […]

What is a Navajo Taco?

September 16, 2012 By EricT_CulinaryLore

Navajo taco

The Navajo taco is a taco based on Navajo fry bread, sopaipilla, instead of a tortilla. They are topped with various taco ingredients such a refried beans, lettuce, tomato, scallions, avocado, cheese, sour cream, etc., with many variations being welcome, such as meat or chili toppings, corn, green chiles, cilantro, etc. A guacamole relish, salsa, or […]

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