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Paula Deen on "Paula's Home Cooking."
Paula Deen on "Paula's Home Cooking." - © Food Network
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Paula Deen is the host of Food Network's "Paula's Home Cooking."

Paula Deen is a self-made success story who learned the secrets of Southern cooking from her Grandmother some 30 years ago. Paula Deen had no idea at the time that the love for Southern cooking her grandmother instilled in her would lead to a life-long career.

Newly divorced and with only $200 to her name, Paula Deen packed up her two sons and moved from Albany, Georgia, to Savannah. There Paula Deen started her own catering business called The Bag Lady, where she prepared fresh lunches to sell to downtown businesses and doctors' offices.

Most days Paula Deen rose in the early morning to grill chicken for her popular chicken salad. Every Thursday night Paula Deen cooked until the wee hours to create a mouthwatering Friday barbecue special, Boston Butt. Paula Deen's local specialties, such as chicken pot pies, barbecue sandwiches, lasagna and banana pudding, caught on with the Savannah business crowd and quickly became the talk of the town.

In 1990, Paula Deen opened her own restaurant in the south side Savannah Best Western. Called The Lady and Sons, it served breakfast, lunch and dinner in a small space that could seat 42 people maximum. The restaurant remained in that location for four years, where Paula Deen and her sons built their business with a core of faithful patrons. In 1995, Paula Deen jumped on the opportunity to relocate to downtown Savannah, where The Lady and Sons has been ever since.

The Lady and Sons has gathered accolades from critics and media alike. The most important honor for Paula Deen was when the food writer for USA Today recognized The Lady and Sons as having the Most Memorable Meal of the Year for 1999.

Paula Deen's business continues to flourish with a series of successful cookbooks: "Paula Deen and Friends: Living It Up," "Southern Style," "The Lady and Sons Savannah Country Cookbook," "The Lady and Sons Too" and "The Lady and Sons Just Desserts."

Paula Deen brought a southern touch to Food Network with her show, "Paula's Home Cooking." Paula Deen also surprised the owner of a century-old home with a kitchen makeover in a style all her own on the 2005 Food Network special, "All-Star Kitchen Makeover."






PAULA DEEN: FACTS

How old is Paula Deen? Where was Paula Deen born? Find out here.

Age: 63 years old
Birthday: January 19, 1947
Full Name / Real Name: Paula Ann Hiers
Birthplace: Albany, GA
Husband: Michael Anthony Groover
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PAULA DEEN: NEWS


Paula Deen on "Paula's Home Cooking." Kathy Griffin Claws Her Way to the A-List in the Premiere of 'My Life on the D-List'"I'm an A-lister in training!" says Griffin. Premiering Monday, June 8, this season's guests include Paris Hilton, T.I., Gloria Estefan, Rosie O'Donnell, Paula Deen, Bette Midler, Al Sharpton and Suzanne Somers. Read more...

 
 
 
 
PAULA DEEN: TWEETS

March 17, 2010
Hey! Miss Paula Deen , I really miss watching you on food network. They don't have it here in Sissonville WV. I'm from Cumming Ga.
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Stephen J Cannell, Linda Fairstein, Chelsea Handler, Paula Deen, Joyce Meyer, Dog the Bounty Hunter & more .... where? ...at Legacy Books
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Paula Deen"My American Idol"Velveeta Chocolate&Peanut Butter fudge 4 My Spring into Brunch House Party "Velveeta-Maxwell House" 40Min.!
1 hour ago
RT @nurseFaith42: Um yeah. Whose idea was it to show Paula Deen while I am trying to break my distance record on the bike at the gym? C'mon!!
1 hour ago
just made paula deen's cheese peanut butter fudge. it's so easy and it smells good. haven't tasted it yet. making chocolate cheese fudge now
2 hours ago
@shannairemonae u should have said in ur paula deen voice!
2 hours ago
@SheanStrong Paula Deen couldn't persuade me to eat that.
2 hours ago
Um yeah. Whose idea was it to show Paula Deen while I am trying to break my distance record on the bike at the gym? C'mon!!
3 hours ago
Only in America... RT @HerbinLegend paula deen just marinated steaks in italian dressing..then wrapped them in bacon. #barf
3 hours ago
paula deen just marinated steaks in italian dressing..then wrapped them in bacon. #barf
3 hours ago
think's Reebs' new video is soooo cute! oh my word, Paula Deen's on! wooooooooo!
3 hours ago
I'm in the kitchen trying to be Paula Deen...O_O here to hoping we are fully insured! LOL
3 hours ago
RT @KendallCollege: Would it be accurate to say that more culinary students over the US could identify Paula Deen but not Thomas Keller?
3 hours ago
Would it be accurate to say that more culinary students over the US could identify Paula Deen but not Thomas Keller?
3 hours ago
Teri of Cooking With Paula Deen Mag says this about her @calblooms roses: Those were some fantastic roses!...and smell absolutely beautiful!
4 hours ago