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The first time I've ever had Shrimp and Grits was from Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco. It was love, and I mean, LOVE, at first bite. It's so serious that every other version of Shrimp and Grits just won't do for me. However, Ayesha Curry's Sweet and Savory Shrimp and Grits, her twist on this Southern classic from her cookbook, The Seasoned Life, is a good one to make at home.