Paula Deen really is the cutest thing on earth – and definitely from the south. If it’s good for you, she’ll drop it in buttermilk, dredge it in flour, and deep fry it for you (side of mayo optional).

I don’t mind fried foods – we eat so very little of it that the occasional dish probably isn’t that harmful. When I whipped up a batch of Paula’s Green Bean Bundles for Thanksgiving last year, I knew I’d found something special. It was green and both my husband and father liked it (granted, it was fried). And, if by some chance I hadn’t gotten the hint between the “ooohs” and “aaahs,” it was quickly hammered home when my dad, mom, and husband all asked if I’d make them for Easter dinner. [continue reading…]