I like Quaker instant grits with butter, salt and pepper just fine. Never made real ones so maybe I'm missing something.

Pioneer peppered gravy over biscuits is as good as any gravy I have had.

We have stopped using a percolator for coffee. Wife likes Tasters Choice 100% Columbian better. Nescafe decaf is pretty good too.

Idahoan Baby Reds instant potatoes are just as good as scratch to me.