Christmas Memories
Just asked Jennie one of her memories. She and Josh are here in Birmingham visiting me for Christmas. It is Christmas Eve.  When the children were small we would drive to Charlotte, NC to visit my brother for the holidays.  They would come for Thanksgiving and we had many joyous years together.  Momma was always a featured guest.  Jennie just told me her fond memory of awaking at Robin and Holly's home before anyone else was up.  Of course Momma was up and in the kitchen.  She asked Jennie if she needed anything and Jennie's eyes twinkled and she said Cheesy Grits. If ya'll want to make Cheesy Grits here is the recipe.

Cheese Grits

Prepare grits for about six people. To avoid lumpy grits I stir using a whisk. Start with cold water and let it come to a boil, slowly pour the grits in and start stirring. Watch out because things are very hot. When things start to boil again turn it down and cover. Every now and then stir again to prevent sticking and lumping. When the grits are done it is time to start dumping in the ingredients. These go in first, about one tablespoon of garlic and 1 teaspoon salt, the minced garlic works fine. Stir. Use very sharp cheddar cheese about 8 oz. Grate the cheese. I use a hand grater over a paper towel, grate cheese onto the paper towel and throw hand fulls into the grits until all the cheese is used up. Stir.  Let cool. The grits need to cool because you will now add three eggs. Stir grits after each egg is put in. Prepare a casserole by spraying cooking oil on all the sides. Cook grits casserole at 350 degrees for about one hour.  To add an extra treat sauté shrimp in butter with Slap Your Mama Seasoning sprinkled on the shrimp. Serve grits and put shrimp on top.