Dear Paula Deen,

You are precious.
From one Southern gal to another,
you know what I mean when I say
"precious", don't you?
Of course.

And I mean it,
you are.

I am the proud recipient of two of your classic cookbooks

This book speaks to my sausage n' grits-lovin' soul, Paula.
I would like to make one recipe a day for the rest of my life
cuz I think doing so would make each day just a little sweeter.
Why just last night I made one of your legendary ooey gooey butter cakes--
but I added the pumpkin n' spices to it
and used a chocolate cake mix for the base instead of a yellow one.
I'd show you a picture of it in all of it's delicious buttery goodness
but all that's left is crumbs.

And can I just say that your life story is warm and inspiring--
just like your cookin'.
Your example of determination and southern gumption is worth a Sunday sermon
all on it's own, sister.
They say the best revenge is living well
and Ms. Deen,
you're shinin' in the sun
like a junebug on a corn pone.

My husband and I were talking about the upcoming holidays--
and he said,
"I can't wait for Thanksgiving and all the food!"
He likes the spread we put out--
and this year,
you're going to make a showing at our feast!
I'm combing thru your cook books for my very favorite
down home recipe to become part of our holiday traditions--
cuz whatever you're cookin' has got to warm our hearts as well as our tummies.

We have a saying over our front door:
"The Best Place To Be is Together"
and wherever there's good southern food
you know everyone's happy.

Say, if you're ever in Colorado Springs,
I'd love to have you visit me in my kitchen
where we can visit like two southern neighbors
n' swap stories about all the good things in our lives
over some really great food.

Best Dishes!

~Momza


To get your own copy of Paula Deen's Savannah Country Cookbook,
go here.