From: Favorite Recipes from Historic Farmerville (Home of Lake D'Arbonne) It's a recipe book that I've had since 1976-the year I graduated from high school.

Preserving Children

1 large grassy field
6 children
3 small dogs
hot sun
flowers
deep blue sky
narrow strip of brook with pebbles

Mix the children with and the dogs and empty onto the field, stirring continuously. Sprinkle the field with flowers, pour over brook with pebbles. Cover all with a deep blue sky and bake in the hot sun. When children are well browned, they may be removed. Will be found right for setting away to cool in bath tub.

"Grits is one of those country-boy words that is both singular and plural-like deer, elk and sheep. I think the singular is appropriate when there's a modifier that makes it clear one is talking about something specific. Like, 'Grits are good for you, but these here grits is tasty.'"~~Joe Wrabek