My friend Lisa Latham and I started Grace’s Kitchen in 2009 when we both felt a calling to feed the hungry and share our faith. So after 16 years at a food magazine, I quit my job and started serving people hot breakfasts in a local park in Birmingham.
We also make meals for two men’s rehab and residential facilities in the area. We prepare our meals in a commercial kitchen that was donated to us rent-free by a board member. It’s all volunteer and nonprofit, and all the money from donations goes toward buying fresh food. Each week we serve 250 to 300 meals and spend about $600.
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My food isn’t fancy, but people seem to like what I make. It’s fun cooking on a larger scale and creating recipes as we go. We serve balanced meals, talk to everybody and ask what we can pray about for them, and they say it’s a privilege. Most have never known that anyone was praying for them, so if we can help nourish the body and the soul, that makes all the difference. It’s very rewarding work.
Paula’s Cheesy Grits
As a comfy side dish, cheese grits have great potential but sometimes need a flavor boost. For add-ins, try red pepper flakes, fresh rosemary or crushed garlic.
Total Time: 25 min.
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
- 2 to 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Combine milk, broth and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add salt. Whisk in grits; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, until creamy, 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in cheese until melted. Season with pepper and additional salt to taste.
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Paula Hughes