Hey y’all. This is a true story. While I was slaving away at Dairy Hollow making edits to the book I WILL finish, my husband was hobnobbing with the one and only Paula Deen. (How adorable is she?!) Yes, John was on a business trip, and yes, he was invited to the grand opening of Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, her newest restaurant located at the Island in Pigeon Forge. That’s in Tennessee.
She served him fried green tomatoes. I’ve been training John to take pictures of his food. Ahem, I believe there’s only one tomato left on this plate.
What’s left of Grandmama Paul’s Fried Green Tomatoes…
And that last tomato? It went into co-worker Roddy’s mouth.
He did better with this picture. If I know John, he ordered double collards.
I’m not gonna lie, I was a little (a lot) jealous to miss this opportunity (not that I was actually invited, but I don’t know why a blogger wouldn’t be invited to document every business trip).
John returned bearing gifts—an autographed Hey Y’all t-shirt and apron!
I plan to be at Paula Deen’s next grand opening, if I have to stow away. Fair warning, y’all.
(And not that I need one, but I love an excuse to say y’all.)
Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.
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P.S. I’m not sure if this clip is the exact fried green tomato recipe served at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, but it sounds and looks delicious.
And Paula, I can make fried green tomatoes too:)) Shameless plug, I know.
Musical Pairing:
Zac Brown Band & Jimmy Buffett, Chicken Fried
This where I live! A friend of mine was invited and had a great time.
How cool Cindy!! I would love to visit.
Hey, that’s a nice apron! Those fried green tomatoes look delicious.
Yes, I love my new apron! Give the recipe a try and let me know what you think.
Glad to see that Paula has a new restaurant. A fun article.
Thank you!
How cool! I’ve always wanted to meet Paula! She seems like such an incredible and sweet woman!
Well, count on me to stow away with you! Tell John that I might be a little bit ticked at him for not sharing those fried green tomatoes with me:)
It’s a date!
Oh man! He’s so lucky. She is so cute! And little! Fried green tomatoes are my favorite!
I agree, she looks so cute!! John said she had incredible energy running around all day spending time with guests and customers, signing autographs, etc. What a spirit!