It's been mentioned, grits is a starch that you work with and add other things to eat in it or with it, not necessarily just eat plain by itself; though I also like it quite plain with salt & pepper & butter or olive oil or even bacon drippings.
I think this thread needs pictures of appetizing versions of these things ...not my pics or recipes, I'm picking these off the webworld since they look good
Shrimp & grits = how could you NOT like this? Lots of shrimp, little chunks of bacon, cheesy grits, scallions or onions, maybe celery if you like
OR
Gorgonzola grits cakes, lightly fried, I like a teeny bit of fresh oregano in it or other herb to your taste:
OR
Broiled Salmon over Parmesan grits:
Vegetarian delight? Fried okra, mashed potatoes, collard greens, skillet cornbread:
or Thai style fried okra with chili fish sauce, maybe a little rice
or country fried steak with greens and fried okra:
Boiled peanuts ...plain, or you can add any spice you like to the boil
Korean style boiled peanuts with sesame seeds and sauce
