Each year I attend this amazing Trade Show which is filled with every product you can imagine for the home. The Show takes place in three enormous halls at Chicago's McCormick Place. One of the perks of attending the International Home and Housewares Show are the Celebrity Chef Cooking Demonstrations. Manufacturers promote their products with cooking demo's held at the Cooking Theater located in the South Building.
This year, it was great to see Paula Deen back at the International Home & Houseware Show's Cooking Theater! I have been a fan of Paula's since 1999, when she and Gordon Elliott hosted Doorknock Dinners.
After a quick kiss from her hubby Michael Groover, Paula prepared a hearty soup with a crusty garlic herb bread. During the preparation, Paula brought the audience up to date on what she's got cooking for the future.
* Paula's 15th cookbook will be released sometime this year offering healthier recipes
* Paula acquired her previous TV shows from Food Network and will be releasing them on her own Network. The Network will be state of the art and include digital experiences that lets users access southern cooking on computer, smartphones and tablets
* Paula's two sons Bobby and Jamie have created a new cooking show which will be featured on their mom's Network.
* A new restaurant is scheduled to open Spring, 2015 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (Dollywood).
* Paula is developing a new cooking show for her Network with a co-host.
* and Paula will be a guest on The Chew
WOW! Paula is one busy person for 68!
After the demo, Paula mingled with the audience taking questions. I personally asked Paula if she would consider moving her production to Chicago since Oprah is closing Harpo Studios located on the west side of Chicago. Paula's response: "Wellll, Oprah is worth a few more $'s than me, not sure I can afford it since I've haven't worked for the past 2 years".
I'm so happy Paula is back! ~Pam
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