In an effort to not reveal too much information on social media…

I may or may not be at the beach this week – ha.

Well... it could've been last week....

It’s our annual Social Work Convention!

[and yes, the oldest is checking on the house, and EmmaLou, and Pawley…]

I love this social work con [trying to be all-hipster, there] for a few reasons - 

The Gulf - hello?!?

LOTS of Continuing Ed!!

And LOTS of different topics within the SW realm...

Truly - a great little get-a-way for lots of reasons...

- I’m so glad that my sweetheart can come along to The Gulf with me.

It’s one of our most favorite places to be together… 

So – This post is supposed to be about Recipes! Healthy Eating! Etc.!

And I thought I’d share a favorite with you –

Shrimp and Grits

 This really such a simple recipe to make – 

and y’all know I’m such a detailed cook -ha - 

So, this is what I do [feel free to make it more complicated, if you want -]

First, I get out my bag of frozen shrimp [already cooked, usually] and break the tails off - 

I might saute them quickly in a little olive oil [or water] 

but usually just throw them in the grits once they're done...

I put some chicken broth in a pot to boil and then add instant grits

[When I've been without grits, I've been known to make the very specialized polenta with good ole southern [white] cornmeal instead...]

As this cooks to the consistency I desire, I stir in some shredded cheddar cheese [or really any cheese I have that I want to use - smokey Gouda is SO DELISH.]

Next is a little chopped up [cooked] bacon, from the bag of pre-cooked bacon slices we keep in the fridge...
Then, I either stir in the shrimp and heat until warmed, 

or serve in bowls and top with the shrimp - 

whatever seems right at the time...

You can see my 'go-to' recipe is really THAT simple 

and can be on the table in less than thirty minutes...

 Now, I have been known to get a little fancier, especially if I have some fresh onion and bell pepper on hand --  in that case, I saute' the veggies in olive oil until they're nice and tender, and add the shrimp with a little creole spice before popping them on top of the grits. 

Still, a pretty simple meal. It's one of our favorites... Right up there with calling Publix to boil us up some shrimp and picking up a baked potato from Steak-Out. 

Y'all know I'm THAT kinda cook. Ha.

BTW - both the pics are from Google Images...