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QUOTE: Originally posted by cnw1995 Chief, did you see the October copy of Trains magazine? I just was able to get it out of the library this week and read it on the train today - what an interesting lead article about NS. I thought of you.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by 3OsWILLGO How Grits are Formed. Grits are formed deep underground under intense heat and pressure. It takes over 1000 years to form a single Grit. Most of the world's grit mines are in Southern Georgia and are guarded day and night by armed guards and fierce attack dogs. Harvesting the Grit is a dangerous occupation and many Grit miners lose their lives each year so that Grits can continue to be served morning after morning for breakfast (not that having Grits for lunch and dinner is out of the question.) Yankees have attempted to create a synthetic Grit. They call them Cream of Wheat. As far as we can tell the key ingredients of Cream of Wheat are Elmer's Glue and styrofoam. These synthetic grits have also been shown to cause nausea and may leave you unable to have children. The same week he developed the theory leading to the development of the Atomic Bomb, Einstein invented Cream of Wheat. Later in life, he could not decide which was the bigger tragedy. Lincoln agonized over declaring war on the South knowing it would endager the worlds grit supply. Napolean the Great reaching for his secret stash of grits. Rumor has it that later in life, Napolean turned to eating Cream of Wheat. This is widely believed to be the beginning of his decline. As mentioned earlier, the first known mention of the Grit was by the Ancient Israelites in the Sinai Desert. After that, the Grit was not heard from for another 1000 years. Experts feel that the Grit was used during this time only during secret religious ceremonies and was kept from the public due to it's rarity. The next mention of the Grit was found amidst the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii in a woman's personal diary. The woman's name was Herculaneum Jemimaneus (Aunt Jemima to her friends.) The following are rare pictures showing historical figures and their relationship with the Grit. The 10 Commandments of Grits I. Thou shalt not put syrup on thy Grits II. Thou shalt not eat thy Grits with a spoon III. Thou shalt not eat Cream of Wheat and call it Grits for this is blasphemy IV. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors Grits V. Thou shalt only use Salt, Butter and Cheese as toppings for thy Grits VI. Thou shalt not eat Instant Grits VII. Thou shalt not put syrup on thy Grits VIII. Thou shalt not put syrup on thy Grits IX. Thou shalt not put syrup on thy Grits X. Thou shalt not put sugar on thy Grits either How to Cook and Eat Grits For one serving of Grits: Boil 1.5 cups of water with salt and a little butter. Add 5 Tbsp of Grits. Reduce to a simmer and allow the Grits to soak up all the water. That's all there is to cooking grits, now, on to How to eat Grits Immediately after removing your grits from the stove top, add a generous portion of butter or margarine. (WARNING: Do NOT use low-fat butter or margarine.) The butter should cause the Grits to turn a wondrous shade of yellow. Hold a banana or a yellow rain slicker next to your Grits, if the colors match, you have the correct amount of butter. Next, add your salt. (NOTICE: The correct ration of Grit to Salt is 10:1) Therefore for every 10 grits, you should have 1 grain of salt. See Diagram. Cheese is optional, however if you wi***o add cheese, cut it into 1/4" squares and add immediately before you eat your Grits. You do not want your cheese to melt completely. Now begin eating your grits, you should always use a fork, never a spoon, to eat Grits. Your grits should be thick enough that they do not run through the tines of the fork. The correct beverage to serve with Grits is Milk or Chocolate Milk (WARNING: Use whole milk only - DO NOT use 2% or, God forbid, Skim Milk.) Your grits should always be eaten in a bowl, never use a plate to eat Grits. Ways to eat leftover Grits If you happen to have any leftover grits, spread them into the bottom of a casserole dish, cover and place them in the refrigerator overnight. The Grits will congeal into a gelatanous mass. The next morning, slice the Grits into squares and fry them in 1/2" of cooking oil until they turn a golden brown. Many people are tempted to pour syrup onto Grits served this way, this is, of course, unacceptable. Source: http://www.mikeandshelly.com/aboutgrits.html Today, even if you live in the country, you're not likely to find a samp mill or an ash hopper, any more than some Jimmy or Ginny to crack your corn and swat your blue-tailed flies. What you'll find instead is time to explore the astonishing variety of American "nasaump" and "rockahominie," as our Northeastern tribes once called the processed corn that gave them, and us, true grit. BREAKFAST GRITS 1 ½ cups milk 1 cup stone-ground or other good quality grits 2 cups boiling water 1 teaspoon salt pepper to taste 4 tablespoons butter In the top of a double boiler, stir the milk into the grits, then add the water and seasonings. Stir well, cover tightly and place over the bottom, filled with an inch or two of boiling water. Cook over low heat anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and a half, or more, depending on the coarseness of the grind. When the grits are soft, add butter and serve. Serves 4 HOMINY STIR-FRY 2 to 3 green onions 1 sweet red pepper 1 cup green beans 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup snow peas, cut in half ½ cup sliced radishes 2 cups canned hominy (with its liquid) 1 tablespoon sesame oil salt and pepper to taste. Cut onions in 2-inch lengths and then into narrow strips, including some of the green. Remove stem and seeds of the pepper and cut into narrow strip lengthwise. In a wok or large skillet, heat the olive oil, add the onions, pepper and beans and saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add snow peas and radishes, then the hominy. Add the sesame oil and seasonings, bring to the boil quickly and serve. Serves 4 to 6 QUICK MEXICAN POSOLE WITH ROASTED PEPPERS 1 pound Spanish chorizo or Italian hot sausage, sliced 2 onions, chopped coarsely 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried 12 black peppercorns, crushed 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (optional) 4 dried chilies such as ancho, New Mexican, Anaheim 2 cups boiling chicken broth (or more as needed) 2 sweet red or yellow bell peppers, roasted, seeded and chopped 2 cups cooked dried hominy (posole)* or 2 cups canned hominy(with liquid) salt to taste In a heavy kettle or skillet, saute the sausage until browned on both sides. Remove to a platter, then saute the onions and garlic with the oregano and black pepper in the same pan, adding oil if needed. Remove to the platter. In the same skillet, toast the chilies on both sides over low heat, 2 to 3 minutes, but don't burn. Discard stems and seeds. Tear the flesh in pieces and put in a blender. Add to the blender 1 cup of the chicken broth and puree. Add the chili puree to the skillet, along with the sweet peppers, the hominy and the reserved sausage and onions. Add the remaining cup of broth (or more if you want a more liquid soup/stew), taste for seasoning, and add salt as necessary. Simmer the mixture together for at least 30 minutes in order to blend flavors. Serves 6 to 8 *Posole needs to be soaked and then cooked, covered in water, usually for at least 2 or 3 hours. What you lose in time is gained in flavor---big time. See Here Now!!! Grits are good for the soul!!! Artist: Grits (A Christian Band) Song: Believe Album: [" " CD] What do you believe? Everybody needs something to see Something to feel And something to be Everybody needs something as proof Something in hand To know the truth Everybody needs something to see Something to feel And something to be Everybody needs something as proof Something in hand To know the truth Everybody needs something to see Something to feel And something to be Everybody needs something as proof Something in hand To know the truth Livin lavish like the biltmore What the blood spilt for A ship in harbor is safe But that ain't what it's built for Do all I can to help you get more If you forgive my slight intrusion I see this night is confusin A constant fight with illusions Shed a light on conclusions What you desire is a way out Day in and day out Do not disturb signs so I’ll stay out How long will you let the torture grasp you I see spirits manifestin Blockin blessings with the questions That you hear me ask you Keep it up so much will pass you You can make it on a prayer Yeah that’s true But barely getting by when you can do more Why would you want to Forgettin that the wood’s dry and the fire's on you Life's a hassle Be prepared to rassle It can be rough But it don’t have to You can make it full of smiles Something to laugh to So pick and chose my message thick So squeeze and watch it ooze Make it a game to where your fears lose Let's go Everybody needs something to see Something to feel And something to be Everybody needs something as proof Something in hand To know the truth Everybody needs something to see Something to feel And something to be Everybody needs something as proof Something in hand To know the truth There's a way that seems right In the heart of a man And many angels of light In disguise destroying man So most chose to refuse The absolute truth Replace it with lies Use ignorance as excuse It’s hard to conceive What the mind can’t comprehend And harder to believe What the eyes can't understand We look to theory, philosophies and thought For a sure foundation In a belief we once sought While the shadow of truth Cast an image so clear The closer it gets We reject it out of fear If we really wanted truth We would give our lives for it Walk in its direction of light For God's glory The saga continues Cause most hearts are deceived If we really wanted truth We would live and believe So the saga continues Cause most hearts are deceived If we really wanted truth We would live and believe in it Everybody needs something to see Something to feel And something to be Everybody needs something as proof Something in hand To know the truth Everybody needs something to see Something to feel And something to be Everybody needs something as proof Something in hand To know the truth Everybody needs something to see Something to feel And something to be Everybody needs something as proof Something in hand To know the truth Everybody needs something to see Something to feel And something to be Everybody needs something as proof Something in hand To know the truth Everybody needs something as proof Something in hand To know the truth Everybody needs something to see Something to feel And something to be Southern Sweet Iced Tea Recipe #1 Ingredients 3 Family Size Tea Bags 2 Cups Of Cold Water 1 Cup of Sugar Directions We in the south make the best iced tea you'll find. Maybe it's how it's done, or maybe it is the water in the south, or maybe it's just that a southern belle has put a lot of TLC into making the tea. Who knows! We recommend Luzianne Tea Bags if available. Place the two cups water in a pot and add the tea bags. Bring to a boil, do not continue boiling. Remove from heat and let steep. Pour warm tea into empty pitcher. Add the sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Fill remaining pitcher with cold water. Optional - some women say they use less water and add ice to the tea. Southern Sweet Iced Tea Recipe #2 Ingredients 3 family sized tea bags a pinch baking soda (about 1/4 teaspoon) 1 to 1 1/3 cups of sugar Directions Here is my never fail sweet tea... Everyone (even yankees) loves it. Bring 3-4 cups of water to a boil. Add a pinch of baking soda to the water and add 3 family sized tea bags. Remove from heat and cover. Allow to sit for at least 10-15 minutes. Pour into gallon pitcher and add sugar. Then fill with cold water. Refrigerate. *the soda takes out the bitterness and darkens the tea....this small amount doesnt change the taste. Enjoy!! Get your Grits from Falls Mill! Falls Mill was built near Belvidere, Tennessee in 1873 and operates a Water-Powered Stone-Ground Grist Mill. These are REAL Grits! Tour the mill and yell at the kids .. "Don't touch anything!", meet Jane and John Lovett (the owners), and visit (spend money at) the country store or stay over night at the Log Cabin Bed and Breakfast. It's "romantic", smells good, and the sound of the creek will mellow "your bad-self" right down. Git sum grits .. "fresh".
Jon
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Buckeye Riveter Would someone please explain to me how the NS Railroad, John Wayne, Grits and LAZ's woodshop class are related? This is the most confused topic every posted on CTT, but why am I not surprised when I see who started the topic.
QUOTE: Originally posted by 3OsWILLGO QUOTE: Originally posted by Buckeye Riveter Would someone please explain to me how the NS Railroad, John Wayne, Grits and LAZ's woodshop class are related? This is the most confused topic every posted on CTT, but why am I not surprised when I see who started the topic. Maybe because all of the subjects are well appreciated by various persons and maybe contained secrets at one time?[:D]
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