Paula Deen's Kitchen Wisdom and Recipe Journal

By Paula H. Deen

Hey there, y'all My favorite recipes came direct from my momma and grandmommas. I just love goin' through all the recipe cards they passed on to me and readin' their handwritten notes; it makes me remember our good times in the kitchen, gathered round the table. Sometimes, though, I need a little remindin' when it comes to writin' down my own recipes and recollections, so I've put together this darlin' little journal to get me (and you) started recordin'. I know I never forget a meal, but I also know that Jamie and Bobby aren't always listenin' to what I'm tellin' 'em. So for you and the boys, I've included some tried-and-true recipes and some of my hard-learned tricks for gettin' out of culinary scrapes -- and Lord, honey, have there been a few. Whether it is a real disaster -- the boss and his wife are comin' over and the kitchen is full of smoke (no shame in servin' some takeout) -- or just an everyday bump in the road -- your husband didn't hear the buzzer, and the cake got a little dry in the oven (let some sugar water soak into those layers, and no one will know the difference) -- I've got your answer. Just get cookin' and let loose: nothin' makes memories like the smell of home-cooked meals. Jot down your ingredients and your musings, cut out a recipe card or two to share with friends, keep track of who came to dinner, who liked what, and who laughed the loudest; remember the good times and learn from the bad. Like I always say, there's not much in life you can't learn in the kitchen. Paula Deen

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416597026
• ISBN13: 9781416597025
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.7" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Special Present

This was a Christmas present for my Mother. She has called several times to read excerpts from the book to me.

For my wife

Okay, I'm not a fan of Paula Deen, but my wife is, and she LOVES this book. Ummmmm.... do I need to say any more?

Finally, a decent recipe journal!

Paula has done it yet again. I swear she reads the minds of cooks all around the world! If you're like me and still have that big box stuffed full of recipes...this is the journal for us! And for the people who are poo pooing this.....it's called a JOURNAL...you actually write things down....yes people get off your lazy duffs and start doing things again! This includes writing...wow...what a novel concept! Way to go Paula!

I love this recipe journal!

Paula Deen's recipe journal is awesome! I am slowly filling it out with family memories, holiday traditions, and recipes and plan on passing it down to one of my children when they get older. Not only is it a wonderful gift for ourselves but it would make a great, inexpensive gift to give others. I definitely plan on giving it to others in the future. Great job, Paula Deen!

Problem solver extraordinaire!

This is the greatest little gift book on the planet. As a guy, I never know what to buy ---and here's the solution---a little of Paula, a little of you! I laughed with the wisdom and really understand the joy of creating recipes to hand down to the generations. Once again, our Ms. Deen has done it. Sure, in the interests of full disclosure, my wife collaborated on this book, but it's phenomenal---I swear I'm impartial! L. Abbott Cohen