Why We Keep Our Stone-Ground Grits in the Refrigerator
Can you tell we are the grits people by the looks of our refrigerator? If you've ever picked up a bag of McEwen & Sons stone-ground grits, you may have noticed something unusual on the label: Keep refrigerated or frozen. Grits are a dry food, so why would they need to be kept cold? The short answer is that traditional stone-ground grits can retain naturally occurring parts of the corn kernel—including the germ and its oils—that can affect shelf life. Keeping our grits refrigerated or frozen helps protect those natural oils and keeps the grits fresh for longer. It's one of the differences that comes with making grits the old-fashioned way.
McEwen & Sons Sweet and Salty Popcorn Mix: The Perfect Halloween Treat
Looking for an easy Halloween snack that’s equally sweet, salty, and crunchy? This Halloween Popcorn Mix with candy corn and peanuts only takes three simple ingredients and a few minutes to put together. Freshly popped McEwen & Sons Popcorn gives you the crunch, candy corn brings the sweetness, and roasted and salted peanuts add just enough salt to balance everything out. Make a big bowl for a Halloween party, fall festival, football game, tailgate, bonfire, or family movie night. Or fill Mason jars with the mix, tie on a ribbon, and turn it into an easy homemade gift.
How to Cook Grits for a Crowd: The Ultimate Guide to Creamy Stone-Ground Grits
Fall is one of the best times of year to gather around a table—or a tailgate—with a big pot of something warm and comforting. Whether you're feeding family on a Saturday morning, hosting friends for a football game, preparing breakfast for a hunting trip, or getting ready for a fall gathering, stone-ground grits are one of the easiest Southern dishes to make for a crowd.
Stone-Ground Grits vs. Polenta vs. Cornmeal: What’s the Difference?
If you've ever wondered about the difference between stone-ground grits, polenta, and cornmeal, you're not alone. They all come from ground corn, but the differences in grind, texture, and how they are used in the kitchen can make a big difference in your finished dish.
How to Make Creamy Stone-Ground Grits: The Complete Guide to Cooking Grits
There are few foods more closely tied to the South than a good bowl of grits. But if you've ever cooked stone-ground grits for the first time, you may have discovered that making truly creamy, flavorful grits takes a little more than boiling water and stirring in a bag of grits. The secret is patience.