True grits are usually made with dried, ground hominy—corn that has been soaked in an alkaline solution to render it more nutritious and delicious. This is harder to find in the Pacific Northwest than ...

Even if you haven’t eaten straight up nixtamal (known in the Southern US as “hominy”), you have most likely consumed nixtamalized corn in one form or another. Tortillas, masa dough, proper grits, and ...

It’s possible to make bar soap at home using ingredients such as lye and oils. Following a recipe and knowing which precautions to take can help make bar soap making a fun and generally safe activity.