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Spicy Shrimp & Grits
My husband was out of town this weekend. I anticipated a couple days of relaxation and some pre-spring cleaning. That’s about it. But on my way home Friday I got the urge to get some seafood. He doesn’t eat it, so I rarely buy any. I ususally get my fish fix when we dine out. And occasionally I’ll buy some frozen filets to prepare at home. Friday I bought some shrimp too. Then, Saturday morning something remarkable happened. I made shrimp and grits. They were soul stirring. The grits were creamy and smooth and the shrimp were succulent and tender with a slightly charred exterior. It was perfection. IngredientsShrimpGritsHeavy CreamOnionsChorizo…
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Spring Fever!
I’m Vitamin D deficient. A good dose of sunshine will cure me. The only problem is, it’s been a little too cold to dwell outdoors for extended periods of time. For instance, it is currently 49 degrees in Atlanta. And that’s high in comparison to what we’ve been dealing with. Now I must give credit where it’s due. We were spared the frigid air for a few days earlier this month. Yep. It was a refreshing 67. But that didn’t last long enough. In fact, it ended abruptly when some 20 degree weather came to town. Then last week some tornados were lurking around. Enough already! I am just ready…
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Blue Mood
At least once a month, for reasons beyond, my control I experience a dramatic shift in my mood. My hormones regularly throw me into familiar and unwelcome states of being: insecurity, doubt, melancholy, woe, apprehension. I’m plagued by the most unreasonable and unsubstantiated thoughts. I’m fat, I’m ugly, I’ll never amount to anything, I’m such a loser. I suck at parenting. My friends don’t really like me. Does my husband even love me? My parents must be so disappointed. No need to plan an intervention! Thankfully, I’m aware of the cause and I know when these feelings begin to sprout that they’re just feelings. None of it is true.That being…
