Lisa,
The main picture is up. You're probably experiencing some problems with your browser. I would suggest to quit the browser, clear your cache and go back to this page. If that does not work, make sure you are running an updated browser.
Thanks for visiting Paula Deen! We hope you try our recipes.

By Jocelyn Morera on March 20, 2013

Please put the photo back up. The priceless picture shows in the thumbnail but not on it's page. It looks like an awesome picture! Thanks!

By Lisa on March 19, 2013

Your Beautiful Family. Very Lovely..

By Brenda Hansen on July 12, 2012

Was looking up a recipe online (googling) and found one of yours, reminding me again how much I love everything-Paula-Deen! Much ado about nothing as far as I'm concerned over the "diabetes and Paula" issue over the last few months. I understand it. I'm newly-diabetic and I've had to get right with it in my own life before sharing it with anybody else. I disclose it to whom I choose, and when I choose; it's nobody's business, and we all know to eat in moderation, no matter what the recipe and who's in the kitchen. We have to take responsibility with ourselves, and not blame somebody else. Everybody is so quick to judge and pounce on one another. Just glad you're okay and feeling healthy! Saw you on TV being interviewed by somebody, and then saw you here on the site with your running galpal and, wow, you look incredible! One hot mama (grandmama!). You've definitely lost weight; see it immediately in the face, and look at your tiny "behind!" Good for you. I'm only at 120 days on my diagnosis, with much-improved glucose and liver labs, and I feel like I'm finally getting on top of the carb counting/guidance and "what to eat," but exercise remains my big challenge, so you are "living inspiration" that we "senior" gals can look fab (and feel fab) if we just get on out there and give it a go with, at the very least, some walking every day. Looking forward to seeing Paula Deen traditional recipes for all our special occasions (and also Paula Deen tips on maybe how to tweak them here and there; how you're doing it for yourself as you make that diabetic journey). A friend told me she was sorry that diabetes had to slap her upside the head before she started really paying attention to mindful eating but, in an odd way, diabetes wound up saving her life because it forced her into a more conscientious lifestyle. We all got duped with a lot of fast and processed foods over the years, but we can reverse some of the mistakes with education, still enjoy some of the comfort foods and find a way to bridge the old, favorite family recipes to today's better-informed choices. I didn't believe it at first, but now I do. I can still eat a lot of my grandma's-homecooking recipes, but just less and with some minor substitutions. That lady never stopped moving...busy in her garden, beating rugs hanging on the line, back and forth in her kitchen, spring cleaning and not just in the spring, bringing in the cows from pasture to be milked. No secret that ladies of that day, for all the richer cooking, worked off the calories just doing their farm chores. Makes sense that my life is a lot cushier, so I can't eat like she did, not all the time. We've, some of us, just had to get smart about these things; take the time to think about it, and implement change. We can do it! All the best to you, Vicki in California

By Vicki on May 27, 2012

I can feel the love right through the computer screen! I love you not only for your wonderful way with food...but knowing that you have that SPECIAL love in your hearts for your two boys...and grand sons! I am the mom of two boys, also....23 and 19....they are my world! Thanks for igniting that love for your boys in your food, and surroundings! It makes the world a little brighter!

By judi brush on April 12, 2012

Butter.

By Anonymous on March 27, 2012

Thank you for sharing, Paula. I love you!!! I can see heart in what you do. You look absolutely beautiful and radiant these days (even though you've always been beautiful). As a mother and wife, you've inspired me to shed this left over "baby weight" that I've been carrying. Many celebs of late have joined the weight loss/healthier living band wagon, but when I saw YOU, I felt something within inspire me. It's my inner voice, God's way of speaking to me. I guess letting me know that it's time for me to take care of myself as well. Don't worry about the "haters" and mean spirited people. I guess looking at their own imperfections is too much for them... The best revenge you can pay anyone is to live and live well!!

By Tracy Perkins on February 28, 2012

I have watched and admired you for years. I am a southern gal like you and love my down home recipes but people need to realize that we eat lettuce to (smile). Love you Paula! To Hell.WIth Anthony Bourdain

By Carol Mitchell on January 17, 2012

I have 2 grandchildren of my own. A girl McKinley who is 3 a as precious and precocious as can be and Connor who is 7 going on 40! Love love love them. They can make any bad day into the most wonderful. Love how you love life and share that love with so many. Take care of yourself

By Debby in north Georgia on January 17, 2012

Paula, Been keeping up with you ever since when....I believe when you first debuted on Cooking Network.have most all of your cookbooks.I love Paula Deen.I am a true Southern Belle, and have to let the world know, that if you are Southern Born and Southern Bred,when you die, you will be Southern Dead!SOUTHERN BELLES RING THE LOUDEST!And Anthony Disdain..OOPS!I meant Mr.Bourdain,Go home and wash.You don't show pretty.Put soem clean clothes on, that fits your age specific group.Button yo' shirt up,You ain't got nothin' to show!Don't you be pickin' on Paula no more...and yes,I know perfect English...I choose to articulate my words this way...IT'S A SOUTHERN THANG,BOREDDAIN!

By Dianne Stephens on November 29, 2011

Hey Paula, I am writing to you for my sister who recently finished her last session of chemotherapy. She was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year. She is doing really well and is going to Savannah at the end of the month with her girlfriends for getaway weekend. She told me one of things they will do is go to your restaurant. She is a huge fan and she is quite the cook herself. Your smile and your radiant attitude is a great positive influence on her life. Thank you

By Don Boudreau on October 05, 2011

Paula, I just got on your Facebook and love to see who is part of your life!!! Jack is such a sweet little man!!! I don't want to get dirty with that pig!!! Ha! Ha! Happy for the new baby to arrive!!! Love! Love! Your are so special and I do enjoy some of your cook books and when you are on QVC!!! You and David!!! Love you and your fam! Lana

By Lana Kempf on September 10, 2011

Miss Paula,I am a big fan of you and your show.I enjoy making some of the dishes I find on your website and reading the blogs. But the reason I am writing is to ask a question about the Magnolia Fishing Lodge in Crystal River.I have lived in the area of Crystal River my whole life(55 years) and I do not recall it.We have a site on Facebook called,"Remember When..." and your having been to the lodge has gotten alot of attention.So,would you please clarify it for us?Some have said your grandparents owned it and that you lived there for awhile.If so,could you tell us when and where the lodge was located? Thank You,Randy Strickland.

By Randy Strickland on August 27, 2011

I love your food and i was upset when i herd that someone said that your food was not good to eat too much fat in it well they don't know u and they don't even care u do make thing that are good in what you do

By Joan Westhoff on August 23, 2011

Paula, I'd rather spend a day with you watching the frig defrost than go to the superbowl with that arrogant twit Bordain (Bordumb)! Why don't you send him one of your famous sack lunches. He looks like he needs a good meal!

By John on August 22, 2011

drunk no teeth needs ratings has to attack someone with them. good by travel channel.

By gerard on August 20, 2011

You're a classy lovely women that I enjoy watching. Don't let some egomanic snob bring you down for one second.

By Debbie on August 20, 2011

Paula I Love You for standing up to Mr. Bourdain! You are a true LADY. I cannot say anything more. Love your show, LOVE your food. I always say everything in moderation. I cook many of your recipes and I am not heavy. Keep giving us those recipes, I Love them! Love the picture of you and your grandson, it truly is something to treasure.I have a picture of my grandaughter and myself on my kitchen counter and it is the first smile I get in the morning and the last one at night...it was a picture taken for fun and it is the best picture ever.

By Mirtha on August 20, 2011

Hey Paula, just wanted to give you a shout out and let you know that we love you here in Charleston! Living in a "foodie" town, and having crossed many chefs, I can tell you that my favorite chefs are the humble ones that make you feel comfortable and have a talent for making even the most frou frou of dishes approachable to anyone, in any setting, no matter how formal. Food is supposed to be fun and made with love for heaven's sake!Too many people have lost their manners in today's society, and Mr. Bourdain is now topping the list of people who act like their opinion trumps everything and everyone. As for Mr Bourdain's opinion, I'll let a famous fellow Southerner lay it out for him....."Frankly my dear, I don't give a *^@#"!

By Wendy on August 20, 2011

Paula, we love you but were "shocked and a little bit saddened !" to see an episode with your son where he made a cream sauce pasta (penne ?)with shrimp and spinach and he POURED the hot sauce over the pasta. NEVER, NEVER do that---the Italians finish their pasta for service by finishing cooking it for the final minute IN THE SAUCE. He needs to talk to Mario !

By charles clute on August 20, 2011