I am so glad to have found this web site duuuhhhhhhhhh. I have been keeping up with you on food network. But this site is so personal I LOVE IT !!! Will be here all the time now. I love your style, your accent, your smile and your boys. I have two boys and a girl and they all cook. My son Gary is married to a nurse and he teasingly says she burns burns water making kool aid. So she leaves 9/10ths of the cooking to him. Maggie Diehl

By Maggie Diehl on November 18, 2012

i love your tv show in good food your cook i live and watertown ny me mom and dad which your show

By jonathan wilcox on November 17, 2012

Paula, you look fantastic - so slim and trim. You inspire me! I have a couple of Thanksgiving memories that stand out. My grandmother always had a large electric roaster she baked the dressing in and she would add a couple of hens in case we ran out of turkey. And I loved getting a tiny sliver of pumpkin pie so I could have a large dollup of whipped cream! But I love a big piece of pie now! I am so happy you have the opportunity these days to really enjoy Thanksgiving day. Much love.

By Angela Lopez on November 17, 2012

paula, what are you injecting the turkey w/? lol

By Wile E on November 16, 2012

Paula your my cook

By Anonymous on November 15, 2012

Made the cola basted ham for thanksgiving for the last three years and everyone has loved it including the kids. Fabulous recipe.

By Lynda B on November 15, 2012

First I wanted to say how much I love being in the kitchen with you everyday, several of your recipes have become my familys favorite, like your bacon spinach quich, I have to make that at least 2-3 months, and your pecan pie, and crock pot mac n cheese are my families Thanksgiving day traditions now. Second I wanted to share with you an essay my 9 yr old daughter wrote, titles, Let us be thankful. Let us be thankful... for the little things that most people think are big, I did too, until a few months ago. I use to run in and out the door, slamming it each time, until I didn't have a door. I use to jump out of my bed, not even making it, and it not bother me, until I didn't have a bed. I use to fuss at my mom, when she ask me to clean my room, until I didn't have a room. I use to throw my toys and clothes all over the floor, untill I didn't have any toys and clothes, or room. I also use to waste food, sometimes not eating but half my sandwich, or drinking half my milk, the rest getting poured down the sink, until I didn't have a kitchen or a table or food to eat or milk to drink. You see my step daddy lost his job, a few months ago. Then after that, the bank came and said we had to move, they told us our landlord had died, and his kids didn't pay them, it didn't matter that my mommy paid our rent, we still had to go. We lost everything that day, we had no home, we put our clothes in the car and left. So no more home, no more clothes, no more toys, no more food, nothing. Momma said that we just have to pray, God had a plan. So we prayed, and prayed some more, and prayed more, and when I thought we had prayed enough, momma said come on lets pray some more. God led a very special family, to let us stay with them. Momma says it had to be God, who else could let twelve people stay in one house, and not kill each other. God gave us a home, a few weeks ago, nothing fancy, one of my brothers has to sleep in the livingroom on a cot. We have had to sleep on air mattresses, cots and sleeping bags. It has been fun, kinda liking camping out, but no fire. My daddy is still not working, he hasn't found a job. So we may not have everything, everyone else has. We may not get to go out to eat or go other places, like alot of you. We may not have a kitchen full of food, some days we may not even have bread or milk. I may not have a room full of toys. We are starting over, momma says we get to have a do over, she says lot of people wish they could. We just are, and thats ok, momma says God has a plan, we may not understand when, or why or how, but he does; So this Thanksgiving and Christmas, I am thankful for the little things, a home, clothes, bed, food, and toys. God made sure I always had the big things with me, the whole time. The whole time I had God, I had my mommy, I had my daddy, I had my brother's, I had my sister, I had my church, and my church family. You may think that big house, or that fancy car, or the clothes you wear, or even the food you eat, or toys you play with, are what's important, maybe it is, to you. But not to me, what's important is and always be, in my heart. The little things, don't seem to matter much anymore, they are just little

By Lisa Fox on November 14, 2012

Paula, My daughter and I started a number of years ago using one of your out-of- this world receipes for our dinner. We started with "Surprise Sweet Potato Balls" and have done a different one every year since. Another year it was your Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle, this year it's going to be your Corn Casserole. Every one is a winner and still used through out the year. Just not all at the same time! I really admire how you have handled your health problems. You are an inspriation to many, including our household. My hubby has diabetes and I am enjoying all the Dean Family shows with healthy foods. You all are such great role models! Thank you for sharing with us! "With love and "best wishes" from my kitchen table to yours! Kathie Pfeiffer

By katharine s. pfeiffer on November 14, 2012

I have eaton fried turkey but I much prefer the taste of my wife's smoked turkey. It takes longer but is so good. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. We love watching all of you on tv

By Steven Madison on November 14, 2012

You look so goodl

By Anonymous on November 14, 2012

i have been watching you paul since your first started, and love you very much.. i am so glad that you have fun, don't let other people change who you are, i hope your boys realize how very special you are, you bring happiness to my life, and i can't make it thru a day without watching you, you remind me very much of my mother, and relate to your southern humor as i am from the south, i love to cook, and i think it is funny how they pick at you for using butter, sugar, etc.. when julia child was really the queen of butter, french cooking etc.. and she used sugar in everthing, it is much better for you then the fake chemical sugar now days, aspartane is the worst thing on this earth.. and has caused many deaths.. so whatever you do, if you are on a diet stay away from fake sugars.. use steiva, or something like that, chew xylitol natural gum.. as all gums have aspartane now. anyway.. not to sound like i am preaching to you.. but i love you and want you to stay around.. love lisa faith

By lisa faith williams on November 13, 2012

Paula, It sounds delish but I would have to be awfully brave to try this; especially needing face protection. Ouch~ I love watching and listening to you, though. You make everything a delight! You are the pride of Savannah!

By Sharon on November 13, 2012

Paula, it sounds delish but I'd have to be brave to cook it like that. I'd leave it to you!

By Anonymous on November 13, 2012

Once turkey is submerged in peanut oil, relight flame to cook until done. Remove bird w/great caution. Turkey should be placed on carving board & set to rest before carving. Let oil cool completely before storing for next use.

By Anonymous on November 13, 2012

send me recipe please from paula seen thanks , mona zook

By mona zook on November 13, 2012

I Luv you Paula, I've been watching you for a long time. I'm diabetic too.

By Glenda Dimas on November 13, 2012

I JUST LOVE YOU. YOU LOOK SO GOOD. GOD BLESS YOU

By Doreen. Bernard on November 13, 2012

Thank you Paula...you are my inspiration This is the first year we are frying a turkey and I was so excited to see you had this on your page. I will be following your directions...I use your house seasoning for EVERYTHING. Thanks again for being such a wonderful person and sharing all of your helpful tips ! Kathy

By Kathy Miller on November 13, 2012

Hey Ms. Paula I'm from Albany as well grew up not far from riverbend, unfortunately it is no longer there about a year or so ago the remaining building, which I believe I was told was a skating rink at one time along with the mini motel was torn down. My mother and father use to tell me stores of riverbend as well. Hopefully one day I'll get to meet you and we can discuss Albany as it is my family's hometown also. God bless you and all you do you make me proud to be from Albany

By Ross arrowood on November 13, 2012

you are a cool cook on television i watch you every chance i get

By austin Ramocki on November 13, 2012