Paula Deen thinks so.
An article on the national politics wire reports that Michelle Obama filmed an episode of Paula Deen's cooking show "Paula's Party." The episode will air on Food Network next Saturday, Sept. 20:
"She was getting her hands dirty," Deen said in an interview Friday. "I think they are like us -- they like real food, not a bunch of prissy food."Obama told Deen her husband's personal favorite is a steaming bowl of chili, and the first meal she ever cooked for him was a seafood gumbo.
Paula isn't playing favorites though -- she's also invited Republican John McCain's wife, Cindy, and his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, to spend equal time in her kitchen.
I love Paula. I don't necessarily try to replicate her recipes as much as some of the other Food Network chefs, but you gotta love her down-home charm and her affinity for butter. No matter how many times I watch the program that featured her courtship and marriage to her husband, Michael, I get a little teary eyed. And I'm not a real emotional gal.
Paula Deen is a genuine Southern lady. A class act all around, wonderful sense of humor & fantastic cook! (I have the same response to Paula's life story...)
The only difference in my mind between Michelle Obama & Paula Deen is there geographical location (& well, I don't know about Michelle's cooking...) :o)
Paula is a hoot to watch. I think all the ladies can hold their own in the kitchen as their guys don't look too emaciated.
Obama told Deen her husband's personal favorite is a steaming bowl of chili, and the first meal she ever cooked for him was a seafood gumbo.