Behind the Boot: Meet Shirley & Beth

Nov 19 2024

by Katelyn Whelan

Behind the Boot

We’re thrilled to share the story behind the SHIRLEY BETH BOOT, a collaboration with TSC alum Petite Paloma that celebrates both our cherished Lowcountry roots and the powerful women who inspired it all. Named after our founders’ mothers—Shirley and Beth—this boot is a tribute to the love, strength, and wisdom they imparted. In honor of this special moment, Whitney and Cheri are excited to share their favorite quotes and recipes from their moms, giving you a glimpse into the heart of this meaningful creation.

MEET SHIRLEY WISE MORGAN

I have heard my mom say these things throughout my life and you guessed it – now I say them, too!

“There but for the grace of God go I”
and “Pretty is as pretty does”   – aspiring to go through life showing compassion in your thoughts, words and deeds.

This is my all-time favorite recipe that my great-grandmother and grandmother and my mom made for my brothers and me growing up. It’s so good and such a comfort food and I continued the tradition making it for my kids.

Serve it generously drizzled over hot biscuits and with a large glass of extra cold milk  – yum! *If you are up for making homemade biscuits, go for it. If not, use frozen biscuits like me.


Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits
Ingredients:
1 cup white sugar
2 T flour
1 T unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter

Combine above ingredients, except the butter, in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.

Once the mixture starts to boil, turn the heat down and continue stirring for 1 -2 minutes more – watch closely for the thickness of the gravy. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter which will melt and mix in easily.

Split hot biscuits in half and top with the gravy.

MEET MARY ELIZABETH 
“BETH” SYMONS HARDEN

“Pretty is as pretty does,”
was one said a lot around our home too! My mom always encouraged being kind and the Golden Rule of “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” 

This was my grandmother’s pound cake recipe and is beloved and requested by everyone in the family.

Symons Pound Cake

Ingredients:
3 cups sugar
2 sticks butter
1/2 cup crisco (butter flavored)
1/2 tsp. salt
5 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
3 cups plain flour
1 Tbs. almond extract (my grandmother’s secret was using almond instead of vanilla)
1/3 cup buttermilk

Cream butter, crisco and sugar. Mix flour, salt and baking powder and add to butter mixture after mating with eggs and buttermilk. Add flavoring last. Bake at 315 degrees for 70 minutes.

MEET THE BOOT

  • Mid-calf boot with 12″ shaft
  • Full grain calfskin leather
  • 2″ stacked leather heel
  • Almond J toe
  • Leather lining and sole
  • Lemonwood pegging and a Goodyear welt
  • Handmade in Leon, Mexico

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Katelyn Whelan View More Blog Posts from this Author

Katelyn is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where she earned a dual degree in Marketing & Visual Communication Design. Settling in her hometown of Savannah, GA, she has spent the past 5 years building a career working with female owned small businesses. From events to retail, she has learned the art of translating ideas into action. Specializing in digital marketing, she seeks to bring the passion of her clients to life through the power of social media & e-commerce. She is the digital arm of a design firm founded with her two sisters, The Whelan Girls.

When she is not working, you can find her at the beach. She loves spending time with her family and can whip up a killer batch of chocolate chip cookies.

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