Paula Deen isn’t slowing down, even after a tough business decision earlier this month. The 78-year-old chef has been keeping her followers engaged on Instagram, rolling out new recipes just weeks after closing two of her well-known restaurants. On August 19, Deen shared a note on Instagram about summer pasta dishes, making the case that noodles aren’t just a cold-weather comfort.
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“Pasta isn’t just for cold weather! With the right flavor profile, it is perfect even in the dog days of summer,” she wrote, directing fans to her website for the full breakdown.
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According to Parade, two days earlier, she highlighted another staple: peanut butter. Sharing a close-up photo of the dish, Deen wrote, “Most kids love peanut butter (and most adults, for that matter). Make dishes they’ll love with the delicious kid-friendly peanut butter recipes.”
The back-to-back posts are part of a string of recipe shares she has been putting up, a steady reminder that even if some of her dining rooms have gone dark, she is still looking to reach people through food.
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Restaurant closures after 36 years
Earlier in August, Deen and her sons announced the closing of The Lady & Sons in Savannah, Georgia, along with The Chicken Box. Both had become landmarks for her brand.
“Hey, y’all, my sons and I made the heartfelt decision that Thursday, July 31st, was the last day of service for The Lady & Sons and The Chicken Box,” she explained in a Facebook post.
She went on to thank the community, saying, “Thank you for all the great memories and for your loyalty over the past 36 years. We have endless love and gratitude for every customer who has walked through our doors. We are equally grateful to our incredible staff-past and present-whose hard work, care, and hospitality made The Lady & Sons what it was.”
Looking ahead to family kitchens
According to Parade, the closures don’t mean Deen is stepping away completely. Her statement noted she will now be focusing on her four Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen restaurants in Pigeon Forge, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, and Branson.
For her fans online, that means more posts, more recipes, and plenty of comfort food ideas. Whether it is pasta, peanut butter creations, or whatever else comes next, Deen seems intent on keeping her audience’s plates full – just through a different channel.
FAQs:1. Why did Paula Deen close The Lady & Sons?
She announced on Facebook that the restaurant closed on July 31 after 36 years of service.
2. Which Paula Deen restaurants are still open?
Her Family Kitchen locations in Pigeon Forge, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, and Branson remain open.
3. What recipes has Paula Deen shared recently?
She’s highlighted summer pasta dishes and peanut butter-inspired meals.
4. Where can fans find her recipes?
She shares them on Instagram with links to her official website.
5. Is Paula Deen retiring from cooking?
No, she continues to post recipes and focus on her Family Kitchen restaurants.
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