Oh, if they're made right, they're totally worth the calories.
And reading IrishLake's post has made me hungry for some Brunswick Stew.
Very much agree. My high school caf was open all day and I would come in early in the morning (a big deal for teenage me) just to get the cheese grits. It's the ultimate comfort food for me.
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