There's no way I can tell you how many times people have told me I look like Paula Deen. I must admit to some similarities, but not to the extent others seem to think.
I had no clue, eight years ago, who Paula Deen was. I was busy with so many things I just didn't watch TV, let alone cooking shows. My daughter often mentioned the ladies cooking show to me and how much she enjoyed it, adding it gave her a smile because it reminder her so much me. In the beginning I would just smile when she'd say this, glad that she was thinking of her old mom.
Time passed and soon my grandson was born. We all know how fast baby grow, so it wasn't long till Houston was in a walker. This was when I learn that not only did the daughter think I looked like Paula Deen, the grandson did as well. The daughter said "Paula" made a great baby sitter. I laughed and asked her what in the world did she mean by that (knowing I was Houston's most favorite Mommaw at that age), when she told me that when The cooking show of Ms. Deen's was on all she had to do was sit the walker in front of the TV and Houston was happy and content and wanted to be as close to the set as possible.
Now up to this point, I had never actually seen the said show or lady, but now my interest was peaked. So I start going through the guide on the Food Network Channel to see when the show was on so I could see this lady that was "babysitting" my little guy.
I have to admit, I seen where they thought we looked alike, hair styles were similar, eyes and little things but I didn't see where we were all that alike. So I chalked it up to just one of those things that will pass.
Upon a visit shortly after that conversation with the daughter, I seen first hand just what Amanda was meaning. I got so tickled to see my Grandson in front of the TV, taking him little hand and smacking the screen over and over when Paula Deen was on saying ..."Mommaw, Mommaw".
To say the least I was flatter, after all The lady is a very pretty and pleasant lady. I still don't see the great resemblance, but I finally don't mind the compliment at all.
The one thing the Great lady and I have in common is food. I love to cook. I'm an old country cook, who still does most stuff from scratch. I read recipe books like others read novels. Second thing we have in common, I too love to show others how to cook and encourage them to try new recipes. I love to have folks ask me about cooking tips and stuff.
Everyone has someone they look like. I think it's so funny to go from supposedly looking like a young Sally Fields when I was a young girl to a Paula Deen as an older lady. I guess I just have one of faces that is kind of normal and share features that many others seem to have. The blue eyes and hair and skin I guess comes from my German heritage.
When it comes to food, as well as cooking I think anyone can do enjoy and do it, but some have a natural touch that can't be taught. I think it's a mix of things, not just the cooking, but the joy of cooking for folks and seeing the joy on their face and knowing they are happy with the dish. A good cook has a love for more than food I think. At least we southern/mountain gals. The only thing in the world that makes a good meal is the folks you get to share it with.
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