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, …
Trick or Treat: Fun Halloween Candy Facts
Happy Halloween! Quite possibly the best thing about this holiday is all the candy! Reese’s, Snickers, Twix, Kit Kat—did you guys know they make white chocolate Kit Kats? Man, they sure are good. There are so many types of candy to choose from but my favorite by far is a Heath Bar. The toffee flavor is my favorite in the …
Celebrate Autumn Fun with Fall Harvest Festivals
We all know autumn is my favorite time of year. There are just so many amazing things these months bring! One of the season’s highlights is all of the fall harvest festivals. Traditionally, these celebrations are held on the day of the Harvest Moon or the nearest Sunday. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox, …
Time for Halloween! Find Décor Ideas and Recipes Galore in Entertain & Celebrate Halloween
Boo! Halloween is just around the corner, which means there’s a lot to be done for fun themed parties and, of course, making treats for the trick-or-treaters. To prepare for the ghoulish festivities next week, look to our Entertain & Celebrate Halloween issue, on sale now. It has tons of pumpkin-styling and party-decorating ideas to make the next bash for the …
Get Your Holiday Gift Shopping Done Early
It feels like just yesterday we were beginning fall—my favorite time of year. Now, October is almost over, and you all know what that means: It’s one month closer to the holiday season! My, how time flies. With the holiday season comes get-togethers with family and friends, cooking, cooking, and more cooking, shopping, and tons of holiday cheer. In this …
The Best Time of Year! Fall Reminds Me of Quilting
Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the brilliant show of leaves that Mother Nature gives us. I can’t think of anything more wonderful than to walk through the fallen leaves while gentle breezes of brisk air rustle what’s left on the branches above. I have many memories of fall. One of my very favorite memories is learning …
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Anyone who knows me knows I love pumpkin spice everything! Give me anything you can think of flavored with pumpkin spice—I love it all! It all started with a pumpkin spice latte several years ago. I just couldn’t get enough. I am not sure if I have an addiction to cinnamon and nutmeg or if having a PSL signals the …
Welcome Fall with Garden Harvesting
Have I told you about the garden we had? A couple of years ago, we decided to start growing vegetables right outside our kitchen. This time of the year during the fall harvest is the perfect time to try your hand at gardening and see if you have that green thumb. For our garden, we transformed a flower bed that’s …
Win Paula Deen Home Furniture Pieces
Styling a home is always a fun experience. Choosing furniture and pieces that complement each other takes time and careful selection, but boy, when it’s all said and done, you have the most beautiful place to call home. Everyone has a slightly different interior design style, and ultimately, whatever look you choose, you want to feel comfortable, because, of course, …
It’s Almost Kickoff Time!
Oh, I could write pages about this subject! When my siblings and I were kids, Mom and Dad would take us to Friday night football games, and if Dad had tickets to the Alabama game, we’d go again on Saturday. I asked him why he took us to the game, and he said with a smile, “It was cheaper than …