Chapter One Take Out

Chris had a brilliant idea for dinner. Take out! It was actually nice to have a Saturday and not have to fix dinner. Almost as good as going out to eat.

He picked a place in Guilford we had not tried. Chapter One. I was amazed at how delicious dinner was.

We ordered an app, Foccacia Bruschetta. The nut-free pesto was perfect.

I had a dinner that I can not believe I have never had before. Shrimp and Grits. OMG. I love shrimp and I LOVE grits. Add bacon and cheese and what a happy meal that was. And the portion was huge. I know what lunch will be on at least Monday, maybe Tuesday too!

Chris had the Texas Beef Brisket. He did not even need a knife because it was so tender.

We also got an order of the Mac and Cheese. We are saving that for tomorrow night. 

Foodie Pen Pal Reveal

How did my foodie pen pal know how much I love grits?
This month my foodie pen pal was Sarah from ProjectOnPurpose.com.  She sent me a 2# bag of White Grits.  I am still amazed at this. When I was little, I think it was 1967, I went to Florida with my parents and my Aunt Marie and Uncle Charlie. What a great trip. We drove and I think it took us at least 2 days to get there. I was little so time was not that important. On the way to Florida we stopped for breakfast in either Georgia or South Carolina and there was this stuff on the plate with my eggs. I asked my Dad, you remember the Ice Cream Bean story, what this white stuff was. He told me they were Grits. Well, no way was I going to eat that. I was not an adventurous eater at that age. He said to just try a taste. It was true love at first bite. I loved the texture. The flavor, I think they were dripping in butter! Ever since then if I am eating breakfast out, I look for grits on the menu. At home, I have instant grits, I know, sorry Sarah but they are so easy to prepare. But I followed the recipe on the bag and dang they are good!

I wanted to make something special with them, something Chris would eat. I found a recipe on Food52 for Grits and Goat Cheese Cakes. Perfect for Sunday breakfast. Click here for the recipe.

Thank you Sarah bringing back memories of that great trip with Mom and Dad and Aunt Marie and Uncle Charlie.