It was all about Paula Deen today!

I've been away...but for a good reason!  My husband and I are taking a vacation in Savannah, GA.  Beautiful is the word that sums up this city.  The people are so friendly, there are so many places to visit and Paula Deen lives here!  What more can I say?  The Paula Dean Tour was the highlight of our day today!  We learned so much about the history of her empire!  Our reservations to eat at Lady and Sons is tomorrow night!  Polk's Fresh Market is a local favorite of hers.  It was our first stop.  Oh, did I mention? - I bought two new cookbooks today!  More information on those in future posts.

Byrd Cookie Company is the place where Paula buys the Key Lime Cooler cookies she uses in her famous Key Lime Tarts.  It was the neatest place!  Samples of all kinds of cookies were offered and the shopping was lots of fun!  Key Lime Tarts is on my list to make soon! 

Lunch was served at Uncle Bubba's Oyster House (Paula's brother).  We ate at the site where Paula's Party was filmed.  The food was delicious!  What did we eat or should I say my husband eat?...Low Country Boil which is a common find on most menus at restaurants in Savannah.  This seafood dish is a combination of sausage, shrimp, crab, potatoes and corn.  Now sit down for this - but I'm not a fan of seafood so I opted for pulled pork.  The people down soft think macaroni and cheese is a vegetable so we've had a lot of that side dish along with lima beans and cole slaw!

Our day ended with a stroll along Savannah's River Street watching fishing boats go out and visiting one of our favorite places so far - Savannah Candy Kitchen.  We have stopped by both nights since arriving to taste free samples which is whatever they are making in the kitchen at the moment.  My family and friends will be receiving some souvenirs from this Savannah gem!