For those of you who are unfamiliar with Paula Deen, she has a cooking show on Food Network. She has a loud, brash personality and specializes in tempting but not particularly healthy treats. One of her recipes is, no kidding, two cans of peas and a stick of butter. Really. No, really.
Not surprising, Ms. Deen is not svelte. She's a tad hefty. And has recently been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. In a recent interview, she states:
"I have always eaten in moderation," she said. "You know, people see me on TV two or three times a day and they see me cooking all these wonderfully Southern, fattening dishes. That’s only 30 days out of 365," she said. "And it’s for entertainment. And people have to be responsible. Like I told Oprah a few years ago, honey, I’m your cook, not your doctor. You are going to have to be responsible for yourself."
Here is my response.
