Yes, it's happened again. A major, unintended hiatus from writing. Since my mom got hurt in August, our whole family has been spinning in various directions at various speeds. Thankfully, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and here I am at the computer; writing.
I have known my friend Elizabeth Miller since the 6th grade. While I don't see her all that often, we stay in contact via Facebook. She does tons of volunteer work with the homeless. She has a humongous heart. Recently, she sent me a message and mentioned that she was also now working for our local Congaree Milling Company. She was planning to stop by my house and leave me a "care package." Yahoo! Locally milled grits and a reason to write!
She delivered. I came home one day to find Congaree Millings' yellow quick grits, fine white cornmeal and blue corn polenta.
Oh, my head began to spin. All the delicious possibilities! What to make first? Now, being a Southern girl who enjoys the creek more than the beach, I've caught and cooked more than my fair share of shrimp. Therefore, I've tasted and created many, many versions of shrimp and grits. I could turn into Bubba Blue here.
But, I pinned a simple one on Pinterest and have been dying to make it. You see where this is headed.
First, I headed to Aldi for cheese. If you aren't an Aldi fan, you need to just walk in their door and you'll become one. Dairy products are an amazing deal at this place. With my gouda and fresh corn in hand, I proceeded to the checkout to drop about $3.00. Then, I produced one of my favorite versions of shrimp and grits, to date.
Seriously good recipe, friends. And, so incredibly easy that you can easily whip this up on a weeknight. Don't let yourself get into that rut of a mindset that seafood has to be a complicated ordeal that is reserved for special occasions. It's good for you and it's easy to prepare! Stock up on shrimp, salmon, tuna, whatever and cook.
And, I highly recommend Congaree Milling Co.'s grits. I met the owner, Ken DuBard, at the Soda City Market and told him how excited I was about the sampler package I'd gotten from Elizabeth. He gave me a tip...since his products are organic, after opening the package, store the rest in the freezer. To Elizabeth, all I can say is THANK YOU! What a wonderful gift and inspiration to get me into the kitchen and now here on the page.
I have known my friend Elizabeth Miller since the 6th grade. While I don't see her all that often, we stay in contact via Facebook. She does tons of volunteer work with the homeless. She has a humongous heart. Recently, she sent me a message and mentioned that she was also now working for our local Congaree Milling Company. She was planning to stop by my house and leave me a "care package." Yahoo! Locally milled grits and a reason to write!
She delivered. I came home one day to find Congaree Millings' yellow quick grits, fine white cornmeal and blue corn polenta.
Oh, my head began to spin. All the delicious possibilities! What to make first? Now, being a Southern girl who enjoys the creek more than the beach, I've caught and cooked more than my fair share of shrimp. Therefore, I've tasted and created many, many versions of shrimp and grits. I could turn into Bubba Blue here.
But, I pinned a simple one on Pinterest and have been dying to make it. You see where this is headed.
First, I headed to Aldi for cheese. If you aren't an Aldi fan, you need to just walk in their door and you'll become one. Dairy products are an amazing deal at this place. With my gouda and fresh corn in hand, I proceeded to the checkout to drop about $3.00. Then, I produced one of my favorite versions of shrimp and grits, to date.
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| Ummm, gouda and lots of it! |
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| Shrimp all seasoned and ready for action |
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| Bubble, bubble, butter ain't no trouble |
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| Get in my belly! |
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| A work of art. Which we quickly devoured. |
And, I highly recommend Congaree Milling Co.'s grits. I met the owner, Ken DuBard, at the Soda City Market and told him how excited I was about the sampler package I'd gotten from Elizabeth. He gave me a tip...since his products are organic, after opening the package, store the rest in the freezer. To Elizabeth, all I can say is THANK YOU! What a wonderful gift and inspiration to get me into the kitchen and now here on the page.
