Paula Deen really likes her political figures. She
has chilled with Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn, and now she's jumping on the campaign trail and itching to party with the potential first wives. The
AP reports that Paula Deen is cooking with Michelle Obama in an upcoming episode of
Paula's Party, which will air on the Food Network on September 20.
The pair chat about their familes' favorite meals and make super-tasty,
super-healthy dishes like fried shimp and french fries. Deen recently said of Obama: "She was getting her hands dirty. I think they are like us -- they like real food, not a bunch of prissy food." But it looks like only the women are allowed to get their hands dirty. Deen says that's she also invited Cindy McCain to cook with her, as well as running mate Sarah Palin. No Barack, no John, no Joe. Hey Deen, Palin is the vice presidential running mate; she's not a potential first wife. I know, this is not the presidential campaign you're used to, but times they are a-changing.
Sometimes I could shake that woman, but instead, I think it'd be more fulfilling to
grab that butter drinker and put her in a new reality show -- one where she has to eat all vegan fare and "prissy" foods. Think
Survivor, but without the bugs. She spins the wheel, dying to get the Twix, but instead lands on the ... confit! Or the gelee! It'd be great.
9-16-2008 @4:31PM Mike said... Paula, love ya but don't be duped by a politician, even a politician's wife. Michelle Obama is about in touch with average person as Lindsey Lohan or Paris Hilton. I'm sure she pops into the kitchen to check in her kitchen staff but she's about as authentic as Hillary's chocolate chip cooke recipe.
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9-18-2008 @10:35PM C said... Mike, Michelle Obama is SSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOO NOT Lohan or Hilton. She may have a "staff" now, but I can bet she now her way around the kitchen. I can only guess that you are a white male making this kind of comment. Does your wife or mother have a "staff"?
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9-17-2008 @11:40AM Astin said... Wasn't it Cindy McCain's cookie recipe that was the problem?
It doesn't matter, Paula Deen is completely out of touch with the majority of the food world.
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9-18-2008 @8:39PM JUDI said... "MS. DEEN", I'VE BEEN A FAN OF YOURS FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW....WATCH YOUR SHOWS, BUY YOUR MAGAZINE AND COOKBOOKS, AND EVEN FREQUENT YOUR RESTAURANTS...BUT WHILE LOOKING FOR "PAULA'S PARTY" I SAW THAT YOU HAD MICHELE OBAMA ON...I DIDN'T EVEN WATCH, BUT I WILL TELL YOU THIS...I WILL NO LONGER WATCH YOUR SHOWS, PURCHASE YOUR PRODUCTS, OR VISIT YOUR RESTAURANTS. IT'S A SHAME THAT A WOMAN THAT PULLED HERSELF UP BY HER BOOT STRAPS WILL ENDORSE AN "ANGRY, ARROGANT, BLACK WOMAN". MONEY, IN YOUR CASE, APPARENTLY "SHORT CIRCUITED YOUR MIND"! YOU ARE NOT A TRUE SOUTHERN LADY NOW. TO STEP UP AND ENDORSE "ANY" POLITICIAN COULD JUST BE YOUR DOWNFALL.
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9-17-2008 @4:10PM Linda said... I am in complete agreement with Judi below. We have all loved Paula and respect whatever private decision that she will make in the voting booth. But, using celebrity status to advocate for a candidate is unacceptable.
I suppose that Paula, like Oprah, will decide to invite Cindy McCain or Sarah Palin after the election. Convenient...
We will miss you Paula!
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9-17-2008 @3:27PM Monika said... Linda and Jodi -- If you re-read the post above, you'll see that Deen invited Cindy McCain as well, and Sarah Palin. Michelle Obama is merely the only one that has accepted thus far.
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9-17-2008 @7:59PM Lyn said... I could not agree more with the previous poster, Judi. BTW, Monika, chances are quite good that if in fact actual invitations were given to the others, it was done ages ago due to scheduling requirements. Ms. Palin has only been the VP candidate for about two weeks so unless Paula is also a mystic, there's no way Sarah Palin was "invited" at the same time as Ms. Obama.
I somehow doubt Ms. Obama can even locate her kitchen, much less prepare anything substantial in it. On the other hand, Ms. Palin could no doubt show Paula how to catch a salmon then clean, cook, serve and clean up. (No, Paula, you don't deep fry salmon, sorry.)
Like Judi, I will no longer watch Paula's shows although I must admit I've slowly been watching them less and less. My arteries cannot stand all that butter, cream, etc. I have zero interest in knowing Paula's politics and she would do well to keep some things private.
I will not be buying Paula's cookbook(s), pots and pans, hams, mac & cheese, etc nor will I watch her shamelessly hawk her wares on QVC.
I guess Paula has finally fallen under the spell of celebrity and money. Such a shame.....we'll miss you, Paula, but we'll get over it; will you?
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9-18-2008 @5:16PM Susan said... Being a native of Georgia, I know you can't mix politics with food and not expect to lose frieds. Paula, it was OK to have Jimmy Carter on your show since he is from GA and no longer in office. I watch Paula for food ideas, not politics. Guess I won't be watching in the future.
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9-18-2008 @6:11PM Ed in NC said... WOW! What's going on? I Googled, and ended up here. I just brought the mail in, and thought my wife would be happy to see Paula on the cover of Ladies Home Journal. I heard a magazine hit the trash can. My wife and daughter told me what was happening. I'm not involved, but I don't think our TV will be on that channel Saturday. Just asking:Does anybody know if Laura Bush has ever been on Paula's show?
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9-18-2008 @10:44PM PC said... Good grief! I had no idea so many wing-nut Republicans were interested in cooking! Just for the record, until a couple of years ago the Obama family were just ordinary folks who did their own cooking and cleaning. I bet Michelle can hold her own in the kitchen, and she is certainly smart enough to avoid killing and eating a wild moose, unlike certain other popular political figures.
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9-19-2008 @1:19PM Mike said... C, it sounds like you're white dem as is PC. I'm actually a minority. Shock horror, minorities on this blog! I am married to a caucasian women and I'm her staff. My minority mom did it all, she worked and came home every night and made dinner. As ethnic minorities it was NOT something you could pick up in the deli aisle on the way home. Why do the dem insist on making race a perpetual issue? PC, what's wrong with Moose? Good golly, if you read this blog, chefs and writers are always talking about getting closer to the food's source. Hunters are about as close as you can get. But I should expect those kind of comments as well as injections about race from Dems. The only people who keep bringing up race are the people with the (D) behind their names. C and PC, are such cowards that you can't even make up a name?
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9-30-2008 @12:41PM cathy said... What the heck is wrong with people? I am not a democrat and I will not vote for Obama but I believe Paula has a right to stand behind whom-ever she chooses. I doubt if Paula cares if you watch her anymore or not. If you ever were a true fan of hers you would stand behind her since none of us can agree on everything all the time.
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9-23-2008 @10:44AM Kris said... Wow. I guess I'll have to watch Paula twice as much to make up for your boycotts.
And Judi - it's so rare to find such a massive bigot on a cooking blog. Congratulations on being the first.
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9-23-2008 @11:11AM TJ said... In reply to Judi, so what you're saying is, any 'true' southerner would not vote for a black person for the White House, but you would trust them to work in 'your' house and raise your children. Michele is much more worthy to be in the White House than some backwoods hillbilly sidekick.
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9-27-2008 @6:42AM Sandra said... Paula Dean has clearly over exposed herself. I am sick and tired of her silly put on southern ways. Women in the south with intelligence don;t act like Paula Dean. If you are not sure what I am talking about check out the interview she had with Larry King. I was totally embarressed that she was from the South. Besides being plain silly she had to tell she was having an affair wih a married man when she met Micheal. And what about her children's father she may not like him but he should not be put down out of respect to her boys. And Janie us just as silly and silly looking with the hair on his chin as Paula. Bobby must act and look like his father, thak God.
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10-07-2008 @3:35PM cathy said... Sandra,
You must be one of those snobs who keeps everything hid so no one sees your mistakes. There is nothing fake about Paula Deen.She is a true southern lady because she tells it like it is. She does not try to hide her past. All you people who continue to put her down are just jealous. If you don't like her, then don't watch her shows or follow her in the media!!
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10-03-2008 @6:12AM foxrun said... I have always loved your shows Paula, but am shocked that you would have Michelle Obama on your show. Mixing Politics with a food show results in a sour dish for a large percentage of your viewers. I've never responded to a blog before, but this was very offensive. If you want to have the winning wife on your show later - more power to you!
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10-14-2008 @10:11AM R Grace said... Good comments and it does seem some are cashing in on the publicity of the political venue, Including Deen. Too bad folks like her don't realize we watch her and other to escape from all that. Deen is entertainment not our Guru in life and I don't want it on her show. I did notice that the Democrats on here are the only ones bringing up race. More intolerance of others views? Maybe that is why folks are sick of all the political junk. I am a southern Minority myself and do not like the race card being played when someone doesn't agree with you, so Stop representing me. Paula, stick to cooking.
Rgrace
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10-14-2008 @10:16AM R Grace said... Good comments and it does seem some are cashing in on the publicity of the political venue, Including Deen. Too bad folks like her don't realize we watch her and other to escape from all that. Deen is entertainment not our Guru in life and I don't want it on her show. I did notice that the Democrats on here are the only ones bringing up race. More intolerance of others views? Maybe that is why folks are sick of all the political junk. I am a southern Minority myself and do not like the race card being played when someone doesn't agree with you, so Stop representing me. Paula, stick to cooking.
Rgrace
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