
I know not everyone sits down to dinner every night like John Candy's character Chet in "The Great Outdoors". I realize that most of us enjoy one "cheat"day every now and then, and live by the "moderation is key" mentality. I also know that when the above heart attack on a plate is on the brunch menu at your restaurant and you announce to America you have developed Diabetes that the looks of shock and awe are going to be few and far between. Paula Deen did not force me to add multiple sticks of butter to my casserole. She did not try and convince me her recipes are healthy. She even told Oprah that she was "her cook, not her doctor." Should she be allowed privacy concerning her health? Absolutely. My only problem with this series of events is the fact that she did not feel equipped to "bring enough to the table to help others" without financial compensation. To me, that's like two pregnant women sitting beside each other at the OB's office charging each other for advice. So, after you have your salad for dinner, tell me what you think of this. Should Paula Deen make money just because of a health condition after years of topping her burgers with two krisy kremes?
I've got to back Paula Deen here. She is not a doctor, she just makes good food and due to lifetsyle and possibly genetics she now has an ailment. A lot of celebrities/sports stars endorse medications. Dale Earnhardt Jr endorses Nationwide Auto Insurance, yet he drives 200mph around a race track every week. Food is not something bad for you, just too much indulgent food and lack of exercise. Just like football is not a bad sport, but ramming our head into somebody for years is not good for you and these athletes will endorse pain meds. I can understand the controversy, but she didn't provide a Paula Deen diet, just some fun recipes. Plus her sons now have a new show with lighter food ideas so they show an open mind to change too. Good post!
ReplyDeleteBased on the post I just did on my blog about "my husband thinks I eat weird food," I may have to show him this post :))
ReplyDeleteDid she really top a burger with donuts and eat them? I have been trying to pick up on this story and its so crazy!
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