GritsHave you ever had organic stone-ground grits for breakfast? It’s not like the glue-type ones served in a restaurant … those are a poor substitute for the true southern grits made by a pro. Paul made us proper grits, eggs over-easy, the best sausage and whole wheat toast this morning. (The grits soaked all night to soften them up for cooking.)cake

For lunch we celebrated my husband’s birthday at the Grove Park Inn. Great food and a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains to fill the soul. Salmon and shrimp Caesar salad and duck with mushroom risotto. The torte speaks for itself. flower

It’s wonderful to be with friends. Green bombards us with summer joy. Sun all morning and thunder showers this afternoon as we took a nap.