Did you know that hominy is actually made from corn? Yup! It’s not just any corn, though. It’s special corn that gets soaked in lye, which changes the kernels and makes them puffy and white. This process has been around for thousands of years, with roots in Native American cooking. They used this method because it helps get rid of some tough bits in the corn and makes it … [Read more...] about hominy vs garbanzo beans