Culinary Arts | Comfort Classics

America250! - Grits & Hoecakes

Gear up for America's Semiquincentennial by learning the humble staples that fueled a revolution! Come discover the history of how grits and hoecakes became enduring symbols of American resilience and flavor.

Gear up for America's Semiquincentennial by learning the humble staples that fueled a revolution! In this program, we’ll explore the deep culinary roots of corn—from the Indigenous traditions that gifted us maize to the hearths of early American settlers and enslaved people. Come discover the history of how grits and hoecakes became enduring symbols of American resilience and flavor.

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