Paula Deen

American chef and cookbook author

Paula Deen - American chef and cookbook author
Born

January 19th, 1947
78 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent chef and author, she gained recognition through her Southern cooking style and a series of successful cookbooks. The television program 'Paula's Home Cooking' showcased her culinary skills, contributing to a surge in popularity. Deen opened a restaurant, The Lady & Sons, in Savannah, Georgia, known for its traditional Southern dishes. She has written several cookbooks that achieved bestseller status, focusing on comfort food recipes passed down through generations.

Hosted 'Paula's Home Cooking' on Food Network

Opened The Lady & Sons restaurant in Savannah

Authored multiple bestselling cookbooks

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