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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