Editor's Notebook
How did we live without you?
by Libbie Summers, Food Editor
Who knew Trisha Yearwood was even from Georgia? I guess I always had in my head that she was from Oklahoma or Tennessee. One of those “country singin’” states. But, last Friday, in the middle of winter, in walks an out of season Georgia peach to Paula’s house…(with an entourage from those “country singin’” states).
Trisha was a guest on Paula’s Best Dishes. I didn’t really get what all the fuss was about. The production company was way more “New York” than usual. And, you would have thought that royalty was coming the way Brandon did up Paula’s master bath as Trisha’s greenroom. Yes, she has an AMAZING voice. Yes, she is stunningly beautiful…but can she really cook?
Fast forward 4 hours through hair and makeup, lunch, walk throughs, cooking jalapeno hushpuppies, resetting jalapeno hushpuppies, cooking catfish, resetting catfish, cooking stewed collards, resetting stewed collards and cooking chocolate cobbler (that by the way was to die for) I can tell you this…GET TRISHA YEARWOOD A TIARA! She is royalty! My girl can cook up a storm with the ease of a kitchen staff of 12. She and Paula hit it off like they were long lost cousins and had so much fun cooking and visiting together. They were a joy to watch and I can’t wait for you all to view the episode in a few months.
When I overheard Trisha say she and her crew were going to The Lady and Son’s restaurant for dinner before they got back on the plane - all this while she was helping clean up Paula’s kitchen counter with Martha and I, AND taking pictures with the crew - I couldn’t help but hum to myself, “How DID we live without her?”
Buy a country record and eat something homemade,
Libbie
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Reader Comments:
This show on Trisia Yearwood was wonderful.I certainly enjoyed it.I did’t even realize she was going to be on ,just my usual day watching Paula. Your fan patadam
Patricia Adam of Savannah, Ga 31419 on July 06, 2010 03:37 PM
The recipe for the Chocolate Pecan Cobbler has been posted to our recipes section:
http://www.pauladeen.com/index.php/recipes/view2/chocolate_pecan_cobbler/
The other recipes from this show, which are also in our recipes section, are:
* Jalapeno Hushpuppies
* Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce
* Saucy Catfish
* Stewed Collard Greens
Lisa the Admin of Savannah, GA on June 28, 2010 11:00 AM
Hi ! I caught the show with Paula & Trisha yesterday. Just Precious. I came to the site in search of the chocolate cobbler recipe. I love chocolate & I love pecans and watching ya’ll cook that my mouth was just screaming for a bite !! Paula you are simply an amazing cook and one day I will head back to Savannah to visit your restaurant. (We lived over in Bluffton for 3 years)
Angelia Pilcher of Keller, TX on June 27, 2010 10:56 AM
I just watched your program with Trisha Yearwood and could not find the recipe for chocolate pecan cobbler. Could you please send it to me?
Linda Harris of Jonesboro, Ar on June 26, 2010 12:36 PM
The episode of the show with Trisha Yearwood as the guest. Paula and Trisha made a chocolate pecan cobbler. Would like the recipe but can’t find it on the website. How do I get this recipe?
Marilyn Bowen of NC on June 26, 2010 12:12 PM
Ilike Trisha Yearwood. I would like to get her cookbook. I’m hoping to see the show when Trisha is on. Love your shows Paula.
jannie burkham of sulphur springs, texas on March 12, 2010 09:58 PM
I love watching Paula cook while she is telling her stories or enjoying the company of her friends and family. I dont get the opportunity to watch as much as I would like, but I do enjoy the Facebook posts and links to articles like this one. Thanks!!
Kim of California on March 12, 2010 04:46 PM
Hello Mrs Paula, I can’t wait to see Trisha and you cooking together. I was in Savannah heading to Flordia for the “Gator Bowl”. My daughter,sister, and a friend made it a girls week-end. We stayed over in Savannah for the sole purpose of eating at The Lady and sons. But we told they were booked due to it being News Years Eve. We were so hoping to see Paula, or one of her gorgeous sons. We did shop at you store Paula and had our picture taken with your life size cut out. It was a ball and we fell in love with Savannah. My daughter wants to move there. We Love you Paula.
Cathy of Carolina, West Virginia on March 12, 2010 04:16 PM
Paula, you’re the best. I love the part of your shows when you take a bite of something. I enjoy food just that much too. I don’t travel much, but one day I will come to Savannah, GA and I will eat at Lady and Sons. Trisha Yearwood, I’m sure will be a great guest. Keep up the good work.
Linda Shaw of Dyersburg, Tennessee on February 26, 2010 04:55 PM
I just love both of these lovely ladies
Greg Kantner of Tampa, Florida on February 26, 2010 04:11 PM
I can’t wait to see the show. I bought Tricia’s first cookbook and have all of Paula’s. I’m so proud of these two fine Georgia Peaches who have made it big and haven’t forgotten their roots. You go girls!!!
Suellen Humphreys of Ft Valley, GA (Peach County) on February 26, 2010 03:57 PM
I am looking forward to the episode with Trisha
Yearwood. I would very much like to see more Country singers on with you Paula. I hear that Tim McGraw makes a mean pot of chicken and dumplings. How about something from George and Norma Strait? Thanks
Karon, (Pink Jersey Lady)
Karon Cunningham of Symsonia, Kentucky on February 19, 2010 04:52 AM
Hey Becky G of Hutchinson, KS! Tricia was fab! Her first cookbook is already out and the new one is scheduled to release in April. I got a peek at the galley of the new book and it looks fantastic. Simple and delicious southern cooking with a country music star flare!
Libbie Summers on February 18, 2010 07:57 PM
Sounds like everyone had a super good time. I will see Paula and the gang this Saturday, 2-20+2010, in Charlotte. I can not wait.
Bobbie Gardner of Hamptonville, North Carolina on February 18, 2010 01:56 PM
What a great pair the two of you make!! Some of Trisha’s family are from Willacoochee, Ga. which is not far from Douglas Ga. my hometown. I enjoy both Trisha and Garth’s music. We have been a fan for many years.
Keep up the great music and the great recipes!!!
Betty Burkhalter of Port Wentworth, GA on February 18, 2010 01:46 PM
I love Trisha Yearwood! Did not know she was a great cook. I can’t wait to see that episode. I drive by Paula’s house all the time and never guessed such famous people were inside cooking with Paula. How fun!
Linn Rush-Patterson of savannah,ga. on February 18, 2010 10:35 AM
I have seen Trisha interviewed several times and she was just so down to earth I think ANYONE could just talk to her like a long lost relative!! She was fantastic when she did the tour of Graceland…..not to mention that she is a beautiful woman! Her husband is not so bad himself!!!! *laugh*
Sherrill Hancox of Semmes, ALabama on February 18, 2010 12:13 AM
I can’t wait to see the show with Trisha. I love her singing I didn’t know she cooked too. I also love Paula she was only two months old when I was born so I can relate to her so much. I’m also a Georgia Peach!! I met my husband when he was in the army and he went to Vietnam and some of the guys patrolling the rivers with him were writing to three of my cousins and my then fiance told them if you ever meet one of these Georgia Peaches you won’t ever want to meet anyone else! I guess he liked this one, we married in Hawaii on his R & R from Vietnam (he is from Texas) and we’ve been together now for 40 years! Only knew him three months before he left. I am hooked on Paula’s cooking shows my morning is centered around her (I’m retired), love her book “It ain’t all about the cooking”, am getting her magazine. Going to my favorite Georgia town Savannah and hoped to get to go to The Lady & Sons. That’s the main reason I am going this time. I love you Paula and your sweet family.
Jackie Butler of Lithia Springs, Georgia on February 17, 2010 11:54 PM
I love Paula and Trisha please let us know when this is going to be on. Thanks a long time fan
Deniel Kesterson of Brandenburg KY on February 17, 2010 08:44 PM
Trisha lived in the house that we live in now when she was a little girl…..
Jewell Sikes of Santa Claus,Ga. on February 17, 2010 08:37 PM
I’m excited…just love Tricia…when will this episode air ???
Mary of West Chester, PA on February 17, 2010 08:21 PM
Trish is royalty and Oklahoma is so proud to claim this “Georgia” peach!!! She is a wonderful cook, a fabulous singer and we are so glad she now lives in Oklahoma! Her cookbook is wonderful and I can’t wait to see my 2 of my favorite people together!!!!
S. Strickland of Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 17, 2010 06:57 PM
Hey Ya’ll from Texas..as a LONG time Trisha Yearwood fan, I can not wait to see her segment…she is beautiful inside and out and can belt out a country song like no other…and she happens to married to a country ICON..my absolute favorite coutry singer in the world..Garth Brooks!
Barbara Grein of Cypress,Texas on February 17, 2010 05:20 PM
A friend just recommended this website and this is the first article I read. Now I need to know where I can find Tricia’s cookbook. I am very impressed.
Becky G of Hutchinson, KS on February 17, 2010 05:17 PM
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Paula’s show with Trisha Yearwood was wonderful! I met Trisha at a book signing in Oklahoma City. What a very nice lady, and boy can she cook. Her cook book is awesome!!!! Paula you did good by having her on your show - you two were awesome!!!!
Her hushpuppies are to die for!!!!
Mary of Oklahoma City, OK on July 21, 2010 02:02 PM