Hi Paula I am aware that you will be in my city next month at Sound Board Motor City Casino Hotel. I found this out first because I am employed there in the hotel but what wanted to tell you is that my daughter is 10 years old and loves you she watches your show all the time, then I heard you were going to be here I thouht I will take my baby to go see Paula Deen but all events are ages 21 and older that's really messed up I wanna know what you think about this. Love Porche Brooks and Diamond McDonald

By Porche Brooks on March 31, 2013

I LOVE YOU PAULA DEEN AND I WANNA MEET YOU SO BAD!

By Ki-Ki on January 18, 2013

Just love your show and am very proud of you weight loss. Good going!

By Lynette on June 27, 2012

I love you Paula Deen. A lot has happened in my life the last few years, but when watching you on tv and on some shows you are on , like the view etc...well, it just makes my day brighter. I am a medically retired nurse, I worked for the state of Ms most of my nursing carrer, taking care of mentally challenged adults. These clients are like my 2nd family. Anyway, I had to quit work, so got into your cook books and cooking. I am still not real great, but I try. Anyway, we had to move out of the house Iwe have lived in and raised our children for 30 yrs. We moved 8 miles out of Hernando into Horn Lake into an apt. (Had to put mom in law in independent living retirement center, my mom hfound out she has cance in January..the list just goes on and on. I could get very down at times) Now that I am starting fresh with my husband (kinda like starting a marriage all over again)..I am doing my kitchen in "Paula Deen". It has been quite fun. I have magnets on my ref from your gift shop in Tunica, Ms; I have your cookbooks, your recipe card holder and cards, coupon book, 3 of your recipe books that you write in..etc. Thank you so much for giving me this idea. I also have magazines where you are on the front page and articles your have done in them....I am a true fan and just wanted you to know you have brought some sunshine into my life.Thank You Paula for making me smile again

By alice berry on April 11, 2012

My daughter Tori and I visited the lady and sons Resturant on Easter Sunday while we were vacationing on our spring break. We were seated at the bar area with no wait. The bar tender (Wes) was so very nice. When we talked about the Resturant he told me how wonderful your company was to all the employees and how he's met you on several occasions and what an honor it was to work for you. He said your sons are in the Resturant often and was very complimentary of how down to earth they were. I enjoyed our conversation and the atmosphere was so friendly and welcoming. Just thought I would share this with you

By Dee Murphy on April 10, 2012

Dear Paula..I have been one of you biggest fans from day one and think you are an amazing woman...I love to cook more than anything, well except fishing..lol..I am a nurse and apparently we look a little alike and it tickles me when my patients like to tell family that Paula Deen is their nurse..it is an honor..I watched the show where Oprah and Gail came to visit..and cried thru half of it as I felt all that pain you had..you are an amazing woman to have come as far as you have come and I woud like to put some duct tape on the mouth of that certain person who feels the need to badmouth you in public..talk about insecurities!!! but as a devout fan, as I know you have millions..his words mean nothing to us..you just keep on keeping on Paula!!! and catch a few fish for me!!!

By Debbie Moffat on April 10, 2012

Hi Paula- I so respect and admire you. I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes on January 5, 2010. My blood sugar was an astounding 580 and my A1C was 13.8--and I lived to tell about it. Don't listen to the nay sayers....they are not worth your time. I just purchased your latest cookbook. I LOVE to cook AND just because I have diabetes doesn't mean I can't enjoy a good ole southern meal once in awhile. I wish you the best of luck with everything. And, just an FYI, I do not take ANY medicine or insulin for my Diabetes and my blood sugar is between 120-124 and my A1C is between 5.7 and 6.1 for the last 1 & 1/2 years. Knock 'em dead, Paula...

By Yvonne Swenson on March 20, 2012

Hey Paula! You are just awesome! I love your cookin and you shows. Keep doin' what you do.

By Amanda on March 12, 2012

Paula, I watch your show when I can and I read your Bio and I think your an amazing woman! Continue to do what you do best. Don't let nothin get you down. But do stay healthy so that we can have you and your great cooking around for many years to come.

By Vernice on February 28, 2012

My little girl also loves to cook. I think these are awesome pics and stories.

By Vernice on February 28, 2012

I too have one of your fans. When my daughter Emily was 5, she also used to watch your shows with me at our home in Maryland instead of cartoons after kindergarten. A few months later, we found out that we were moving to Atlanta, Ga for my husband's job. Emily was crushed to be leaving our home. When we told her that Paula Deen lived in GA and maybe we could see her there one day, it made her feel better. About 6 months after we moved to GA, Paula did a book signing near our home. We went so that Emily could meet Paula and Michael. She was only 6 but it was great. Now, Emily is nearly 11. We are finally going to Savannah and will be at the Lady and Sons to eat dinner. We can only hope to have a Deen spotting there too!!

By Allison Addalia on February 28, 2012

I have been so disheartened with all the hoopla about Paula not revealing her diabetes to the world. I have been a type 2 diabetic for over 30 years. I cook and follow Paula's recipes all the time. Matter of fact, I have never missed one of her shows, ever. The difference is that I don't eat much of the over the top food that I prepare. My blood sugars stay in the good range 99% of the time. I have never volunteered my condition, unless someone asked. Health is a personal issue. I have never heard Paula say, "You have to eat this whole gooey butter cake." She is a human being, who happens to entertain us, inspire us, and make our day a little brighter. Those who have been judgmental, critical, and down-right mean, need to check the skeletons in their closets and get a life. Paula, I love you and all you do for the home cook. Keep on giving what you fans want, and with God's help, you will keep diabetes in check. I will keep on watching and enjoying your charm, as long as you keep offering it. We love you in Alabama.

By Mike Qualls on February 25, 2012

I love you! I love cooking your recipes, eating your food, and learning to cook with a southern style that I didn't learn much as I was growing up. I can taste my grandmother's cooking in your recipes. As for your critics...well, Bless their poor hearts...they just don't know any better.

By Brandy on February 24, 2012

I have a question and have been trying to contact Paula Deen, I saw a Court Jester Cake a while back. I was so inspired by this cake that I took it and made a quilt out of it. I changed the hat, hands, and bottom. I was wondering if I can sell the pattern? Blog about it and give the pattern away free?

By Barbara Gaddy on February 22, 2012

Paula don't let all those media folks get you down. Your fans appreciate you and know you're "real". Tell 'em all to "Kiss Your Grits"! Be sure to take care of yourself.

By Carol on February 11, 2012

Dear Paula, My husband Michael is turning "50" on the 21st of this month. I am surprising him with a trip to the "Boston Red Sox Spring Training in Fort Myers, FL. We will be coming back home through Savannah and I was wondering if there is a shot in hell that he might be able to meet you? We watch your show all the time together...we buy your books and cook with your recipes and just enjoy your humor. He has said many times (pretty much every show) " I would love to go to dinner at Paula's house..." No worries, I'm not asking if we can come to dinner, just to meet you would be such an awesome gift that he'll never forget. We both love to cook, read cookbooks, watch cooking shows and in our travels pick up those "little church cookbooks" from different towns we've visited. "Food / cooking" is a huge part of our lives and our entertainment... sorry to blab... We will be passing through Savannah somewhere close to the 6th or 7th of March...We would be honored if you would be able to work us into your busy life. I look forward to your reply. May God Bless you and your family. Diane

By Diane Molkentine on February 10, 2012

Hi, Paula. My husband beat Type 2 Diabetes by eating low carb and ditching sugar. It's hard to figure out what to make for the family, but I'm doing it and making things differently so all of us can eat together. Anyway, my husband's doctor has declared him "Diabetes Free" and so I wish you all the best. It can be beaten and without drugs. Keep cookin' for us!

By El Four on February 07, 2012

My dear Paula, I was just recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, and share in your struggle to be healthy and happy. I have watched you for years and just adore you and your family! I am appalled that the media seems determined to vilify you for your lusty Southern cooking! My Mom always told me, "You don't have to eat it!" And she always said "If you don't like what you're watching on TV, just TURN THE CHANNEL!" Paula, dear, Southern Cooking isn't MEANT to be anything but rich, indulgent comfort food, anyone appreciative of good food knows that! So, grab that stick of butter, girl, and you just keep on cookin' what you do best! There are far too many shows on TV that spout the skinny! I want my Paul Deen just the way she is! God bless you lady! And thank you for being YOU!I hope someday you can come to Vermont so we can cook you up some of OUR full fat, turbo sugar, butter drippin' dishes! Love to you and yours!!!

By Susan Sanderson on February 02, 2012

I hope you aren't letting the media get you down. You're just their latest target. They always have to have someone to hate and belittle. Southerners are always an easy target for them. It's politically correct to bash us! But think about this: Aren't you glad you aren't them!!!! I am! God bless you and your family.

By Susan Saunders on February 01, 2012

Southern girl to Southern girl, you hang in there! All of us know that there is a big difference between reality and what we like, what makes us happy and from all us Texas women you have been and continue to be a Blessing to all of us. You are my favorite when I need a pick me up. All I have to do is hear your voice on the TV and my day is brighter! Keep cookin with what we all know is straight from the creator, butter, eggs, and everything that makes it all taste good! Yes, everything in balance, it's called common sense. Have a great one!

By Debra Pabst on January 31, 2012