hi Paula..you and I have soooooooooo much in common. I had 4 children and got divorced when they were 3,5,7, and 9 years. Ended up with 3 jobs and started college. Was an awful 10 year period. I ate badly during those years (saved the good food for the kids) and think that contributed to my health issues. Now I find comfort and pleasure in cooking and baking. So much so and learned so much about food that I wanted to start a food school for kids and men (women also).So many people eat such junk and cooking is so easy. There is such joy in cooking and it is a stress reliever.I am also in crafts and started making glass jewelry and do lots of knitting of cool, pretty scarves that can be worn in the southern heat. Sell these items at craft fairs here in florida. It is rewarding - do not make much money but the social and creative part makes it worthwhile. I am a go-getter and tenacious (had to be) and laugh a lot. I do love life and thank God for all I now have. I have some hints for you to give up smoking (I smoked for about30 years and gave it up twice and failed but now have succeeded - been 20 years)...We have so much in common and I am so happy you have a successful, happy life. love ya, carol

By carol fernandeZ on March 01, 2013

Hi Paula, A couple of weeks ago you had a receipe for Pulled Pork on facebook . Now I can not fine it . Would you PLEASE print it again. We love pulled pork. I also follow you all the time on facebook. Keep up all the work. Alice

By Alice A. Treest on August 05, 2012

Love all recipes

By Donna on August 03, 2012

Hi Tanya, Here is the recipe you're looking for: http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/recipe_view/southern_comfort_punch/

By Jonathan Able on August 01, 2011

HI Brenda, That is the Chocolate Malted Milkshake.v

By Jonathan Able on July 28, 2011

You have pictured above a delicious chocolate drink in a small "bottle with a red straw" and I can not find out what it is. There is no name on the picture. It looks like a malted milk ball cut in half laying near the bottom of the bottle. It just looks so delicious and would love to make it, but cannot find anything that looks like this. HELP!!!

By Brenda on July 26, 2011

I am still looking for the receipew for your southern bell drink

By tanya robbins on July 26, 2011