Recently, I received a reader request for a simple recipe. I love special occasion dishes, but when I read this, I was totally on board. Everyone loves a meal that comes together quickly and with ease! Many things came to mind as I was brainstorming; we have such an expansive library of recipes that our test kitchen has developed. But …
Peee-can or Pe-cahn?
The age-old Southern debate continues! I have always said pe-cahn. That’s the way my family pronounces it and has pronounced it for generations. So I think I am right! When we started publishing Cooking with Paula Deen, Paula told me that her family pronounces it correctly, just like other families do in Georgia: peee-can. Which is it for you? Actually, …
Show-Stopping Holiday Entrée
I’m already planning my holiday entrée’s for this year’s gatherings. When every seat at the table is full, the menu preparations are all the more important. If you’re from the South, you’re sure to make enough food for everyone to be able to go back for seconds and take home enough leftovers to feed them for the next week. No …
It’s the Best Sale of the Year!
It’s the best sale of the year! I can’t believe we are talking about Black Friday again already. Yesterday was the first day of Hoffman Media’s Black Friday sale. You’ll find great gift options in our holiday sale selection. All of the selected current or past issues and books are marked down to this year’s lowest price. Plus get up …
How to Make Decoupage Easter Eggs
Easter is only two weeks away! One of my favorite parts of the Easter weekend is gathering with my family to decorate Easter eggs. Colored eggs are a universal symbol of Easter, and cultures around the world have been putting their own spin on decorated eggs for years. There are endless materials and techniques for creating gorgeous custom eggs, but I …