I will let a true southerner answer the question about grits, except to say they are a form of porridge; but they are used as a starch base (like rice). I happen to like them. They (or one form) are/is refered to as "hominy grits", but I think we Mudcatters should call them "harmony grits"

About Arnots. Another thing that annoys me about them is those up-market bisquits all come in a rectangular package with a plastic tray. That tray is very noisy and it is hard to sneak a bikkie when your partner thinks you are getting too fat and should lay off them. Those good old fashioned round packages were nice and quiet. You could keep a package in the bottom drawer of your desk and quietly reach for one as the need arrose ;^}

Murray