Here’s Just A
Little About Me
I Believe People
Can Connect Through Food
I Believe People
Receive More By Giving
I Believe In The Magic
Of Kindness & Connection
As my grandmother would say . . .
“Well I Declare!”
You believe these things too?
I think we’re gonna be friends!
I’m Elizabeth (or Beth for short), and I’ve spent over 35 years immersed in:
- Party & Event Planning
- Print & Stationery Design
- Culinary & Baking Studies
- Social & Business Etiquette
- PR, Marketing & Communications
my southern calling
How Scribbles and Grits Began
Born in Georgia and raised in North Carolina, I grew up knowing that Southern hospitality wasn’t just about hosting—it was about the little things. My parents showed me that a warm welcome, a kind word, or a simple act of generosity could make someone feel truly at home. And when it came to bigger gatherings, those small moments of thoughtfulness mattered even more.
At 17, I put those lessons to the test in a national scholarship program, where Kraft Foods (now Kraft Heinz) challenged me to plan and host a gathering. My Western-themed party, “The BG Corral,” won me the North Carolina State Hostess Award. But more than any prize, I walked away with a deeper love for bringing people together—not for perfection, but for the connections they created.
That love shaped my life. Whether organizing corporate gatherings, running my own invitation & stationery business, or welcoming people into my home, I saw firsthand that hospitality isn’t about fancy décor or elaborate menus. It’s about making people feel valued—through a thoughtful touch, a well-timed kindness, or simply making space for them to belong.
Then came the isolation of COVID, when I saw people finding new ways to connect:
- Virtual dinner parties and game nights
- Musicians sharing porch concerts for neighbors
- New Yorkers applauding healthcare heroes each evening
- Sidewalk chalk messages of hope and encouragement
- Car parade birthday parties with decorated vehicles and honking horns
It was a reminder that hospitality isn’t about the setting; it’s about the heart behind it.
And that’s exactly why I created Scribbles and Grits—to celebrate the kind of hospitality that doesn’t just set the table but pulls up an extra chair.
Entertaining is always thinking about the next course. Hospitality burns the rolls because it was listening to a story
Jen Wilkin, author & Bible teacher
And let’s be honest—some of my best moments have happened over burned rolls! 😂🔥🍞
Through personally tested recipes, curated Southern finds, and engaging content, I’m here to honor tradition while embracing the everyday magic of connection. And the best part? I’m learning right alongside you—because at its heart, Southern hospitality isn’t about geography. It’s about how you make people feel.
Scribbles and Grits is Heart-Centered
Southern Hospitality
in Heap’n HELPings
Here, I invite you to dive deep into the spirit of the South through home-cooked recipes, hand-picked goods, fun Southern creations, and toe-tappin’ content, designed to help you discover, experience, learn, and share authentic Southern culture and traditions
SO LET’S BREAK THIS DOWN
What is Southern Hospitality?
While most would define Southern Hospitality as being neighborly and welcoming, one survey narrowed it down to six definitive qualities . . .
Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living
CHARITY
CHARM
HELPFULNESS
KINDNESS
POLITENESS
HOME COOKING
IT’S A MATTER OF HEART
What is Heart Hospitality?
Heart Hospitality requires a giver’s heart and a loving approach.
Best of all, these acts of kindness have scientifically proven benefits.
Doing Good For Others Is Also Good For You
You Benefit
Your “love” hormones get a BOOST
Work Benefits
A community & family atmosphere develops, resulting in productivity, profitability, and employee longevity
Kids Benefit
Kids make more friends
. . . and faster
And when you put kindness superpowers to work, there is a high likelihood that the receiver and witnesses will pay it forward.
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