Paula Deen

You know, nobody can ever cook as good as your mama.

Down South, even our vegetables have some pig hidden somewhere in it. A vegetable isn't a vegetable without a little ham hock.

Southerners have never been afraid of seasoning. It's kind of the other way around; our seasoning is afraid of us.

A quick shallow fry is a great way to transform leftovers, and no more so than in the case of risotto.

One thing I love most about New York is the variety of amazing foods you can eat. My all-time favorite is the Chicken Parmigianino at Jean Georges.

For my diet, I choose mostly organic. But in general, I am a big believer in trying to strike a balance with everything.