Hey Jamie and Bobby, the ckbook arrived the other day.  About knocked the UPS guy over to get it!!  Ripped open the box, grabbed the book, tore off the cellophane paper, first looked at the signatures, then the pictures and then sat in my office chair with feet on the desk, work staring at me from the computer and started reading cover to cover.  What a great book.  I love it.  Liked your last one but I think this one is better.  It’s so e-zee as you say.

Can’t believe you guys are on tour during Dawg season.  Oh well.  My Bucs lost yesterday to Dallas.  A bummer. 

Have fun on the tour.  Need more pictures of you on Twitter.  Look forward to hearing from you and seeing them.

Hey Jamie, don’t you feed your poor dog, Champ??? HA.

Bobby, tweet more!!!!

HUGS PLUS, Jann

Jann on September 14 2009

See ya tomorrow…..

Lacy Janca on September 14 2009

Hi Jamie,

So glad the tour is going well. I got a notice the day of the book release that my cookbook was shipped, will arrive tomorrow (takes longer to get to California). Looking forward to try the recipes!!

Continued success on your tour and safe travels.

Diane on September 14 2009

Looking forward to your book signing in Nashville next week!  By the way, the meatloaf in the muffin pan idea was genius! I don’t know why i never thought of that.. my hubby can now have meatloaf in the middle of the week which makes him a happy man.

Enjoy your family time- better known as the “priceless moments”:)

April on September 14 2009

Savannah, here we come!  Thursday - Sunday we’ll be in your beautiful city and will get to see y’all on Saturday at the signing.  I can’t wait to get my copy of your new book.  Can you give any details as to the local TV spot on Friday?  Is it going to be live, or at least shown that day?  I would love to catch it while we’re there.
Thanks for taking the time to blog, given your very busy schedule.  Now, get off the computer and spend time with that family of yours before you have to hit the road again!  See you Saturday!

Allison in SC on September 14 2009

Hey Jamie and Bobby…
happy to hear things are going well for you on the book tour trail.  What a surprise with Cindy Crawford popping up…I thought it was sweet and priceless to watch both of your reactions and trust me my husband would of reacted the same way. 
I agree with Hallie, the Mediterranean chicken and orzo is incredibly delicious!!! And so is the Turkey and Black bean burgers…Yum!!!  Looking forward to trying more recipes from your book. You guys should be very proud of it…it’s a GREAT cook book!
I’m hoping that we make it to the book signing on Saturday (fingers crossed) sometimes life gets in the way and plans change.  It’s always awesome to see you guys and it definitely would be great if we can stop by and say ‘Hi’ on Sat.
Wish you both safe travels…
Take care!

Marina on September 14 2009

Cindy C.  Robin M.  you are havin’ a great tour so far…  I know Bobby is happy!

Soooo wish I could be a part of this tour….I have to settle for blogs, others photos…thanks Gina, and tweets!!!

Bobby…you sure do have a handle on this tweet thing!  Jamie..we need you to tweet too!!!

Jamie… you thank us for what ever it is we do for you…you do so much more for us!!!  You have so many people who love and admire you.  Thanks for making each and every one of us feel like a part of your world…

Please have a safe week of travels and watch out for little old lady drivers!!!  : )

Love y’all,

Deb M

Deb M on September 14 2009

Jamie,
Does that Brooke Deen know how LUCKY she is?????
deb m

Deb M on September 14 2009

Hi:
Met you in Atlanta for the second time…love the new cookbook so much and the great pictures.
We had a blast with you and the people we met in line.
Can’t wait to come to Sav. and eat at the L n S.
Yall know my cousins, the Saussys.

Sandy Froelich on September 14 2009

I was lucky enough to get to meet you & Bobby at the book signing at Borders in Marietta.  I was that girl that was first in line.    I loved getting a chance to talk to you & you guys were so nice.  Can’t wait until I get the chance to see you again.  The cookbook is great as well.  Can’t wait to get cookin’.
Be careful on the tour!!

Penny bowen on September 14 2009

FINALLY got my book!!!

Very nice.  Great photos, the recipes all look good….well worth the wait.  Thanks.  Next one will be?????

Who is the little girl?  She is in a few photos.  Love the one of you both, Jack and her making the banana treats…very cute.

Could sweet baby Jack be any cuter!?!?  What a doll baby.

Have fun in K.C. and the rest of the cities this week.  Your fans will be so happy to see you.  Lucky ducks!!!!!!

xo,
Deb M

Deb M on September 14 2009

Hey Jamie,

All I can say is WOW!!!!  I love the new cookbook.  My package was leaning against my apartment door on Thursday and I just ripped right into it.  It was “Love at first turn”.  I love every page especially the front page that is autographed.  Gotta decide where I want you & Bobby to sign it this time when I come to your book signing in Alabama on the 24th. Can’t wait.  My sister is coming with me and she is also excited.  My niece’s birthday party was this past saturday and I made the little biscuit pizzas that you suggested and they were a HUGE hit.  Everyone loved them and when I told them they were a personal suggestion from you they ate even more. LOL.  I sent some pictures to your email from the “circles” party.  Hope you got them.  Anyway have fun on the book tour and I will see ya on the 24th.  Tell Bobby HEY for me…..thanks

JOEY

Joey Elizabeth Burns on September 14 2009

Thank you Jamie and love and hugs to Brooke and Jack and keep up the amazing things you do! Lovin’ you here in Seattle and can’t wait to get the book…ya’ll tourin’ this far North at all? Love and blessing to you and all your family ;=o)

Lisa Wood on September 14 2009

Congrats again, another fine cookbook. Simple is the word and this book lives up to it. awesome pics, easy recipes, love that so much of the ingredient list is the day-to-day things we all use! smart book. Congrats, it will be a best seller

Jamie, kudos to you. a gentleman who loves his wife, it showed in your reaction to Cindy Crawford.
the surprise was prob meant for Bobby, but it caught you too. frankly, i didnt like her taking your short time on air but im not her fan. either case, it was nice to see your true love for Brooke showing thru the stardom. it creates more love and respect from your fans for you Deen men.

rumor is Ms Paula is ready for a talk show. how does she have time?

hope you fellas continue to have safe travels. happy you can see your families often in between.

Twitter when y’all can! post some pics here when you can! and thanks for the blog.
have fun, eat well.
Go Dawgs!

Donna S on September 15 2009

Got the new book this weekend…Love it!! Normally we order a signed copy or get a signed one from the store, but I couldn’t wait this time!

Alyce on September 15 2009

Hey Jamie ~ Welcome to Texas, Wednesday!  Hopefully the rain will be gone by then.

Love your tag..“she’s no Brooke Deen….(Cindy Crawford)”  Now, that’s just sweet, and…so true!

As my precious daddy always said, “Sugar, marriage don’t strike a man blind…he can still look at the ‘menu’..!”

Blessings,
Nancy Gayle in Texas

Nancy Gayle on September 15 2009

Love the cookbook as well!!! Have a awesome tour guys!!!I have to agree with Deb M. YOU guys DO SO much for us!!!!
BE SAFE!!

Andrea Lepinske on September 16 2009

Great job guys! The cookbook is awesome! Tried the Roasted Spicy Mayo Chicken Breasts last night - deeeeelicious!!

Tonya on September 16 2009

Hey guys!  Love the new book.  It is absolutely wonderful and gorgeous, just like you guys, especially Bobby. (Sorry Jamie).  I am very upset that I will not be able to see you guys this year at any of the book signings or the NY Food and Wine Festival.  Your event is sold out and I cannot get tickets at all, unless you guys can help me?  Please??  My daughter has epilepsy and I cannot do the book signings here in NJ this year.  SHe wanted to see you guys but like I said, the event is sold out.  I have to break her heart and tell her no this year.  If you can help, I would love you forever.  THanks!  Have a great week!

Tina Vallejos on September 16 2009

You 2 are the funniest and best looking chefs around, my daughter and girlfriend are still smiling. I must say you do know how to make a new 60 year old happy and thanks for letting me take a picture with you, it meant the world to me. Haven’t had a chance to read to books yet but I’m sure if they are any thing like the one I have I’ll enjoy every recipe in it, well except for any grits recipe you may have, sorry Paula I’m not into grits.

Carol on September 16 2009

Jamie and Bobby: Love the new cookbook. The pictures are great. Continued success on this book. Prayers are with you both and Brooke and Jack, stay safe guys. We love you guys.
From the Pink Jersey lady.
Karon in Kentucky

Karon Cunningham on September 16 2009

Bobby, I saw you and Jamie on Good Morning America. What a memorable moment seeing your face when Cindy Crawford kissed your cheek and you were speechless. So cute. I believe your were blushing a bit!!! Be safe.
From the Pink Jersey Lady,
Karon in Kentucky

Karon Cunningham on September 16 2009

I met yall at the signing in Dallas tonight and it was a pleasure talking to both of you guys.  Yall are so down to earth and so nice. I saw you Bobby on GMA, you’re sooo funny especially when Cindy Crawford came out and surpised you. Jamie, I’m the lady with the baby girl “Madison” and we were talking about Halloween costumes. Your son is so darn cute in his costume. I want to thank you again for adding my daughters name to the cook books, it really meant a lot. I’ll pray for you guys while yall are on tour and for your family awaiting for yall to get home. Take Care!

Leslie Ramsey on September 17 2009

Jamie and Bobby,
Hope your book signing went well tonight.  Sure wish I could be there with you.

Hope your travels home are safe and have no little old lady ,Nascar driver wannabe,lead footed
crazy person in the mix!

xoxoxo,
Deb M

Deb M on September 17 2009

WOOOHOOOO .....  It’s Friday!
Hoping you both are back in beautiful Savannah..
Another book signing then maybe….some rest?  Hope so.
Have a great weekend.
xo,
Deb M

Deb M on September 18 2009

Just wanted to let you know the new cookbook is great.  Already made the Steak Spice Rub (minus the Cajun seasoning b/c I didn’t have any in the house).  It was still really good and I will be making it again (with the Cajun next time).  I am looking forward to trying many more of the recipes in the book.  Continued success with your tour.

Kate from MA on September 18 2009

Best of luck on the tour!  Can’t wait to get myself a copy!

JC on September 18 2009

Ya know guys, the Deen and Groover family is the absolute best but I am getting soooooo bummed!  I tried seeing your mother when she was supposed to come to Boston last month but was very sorry that she was sick and had to cancel.  I was hoping you guys would be lurking around on the stage.  Then I get an email to apply for tickets to Paula’s taping in NY this weekend but never even get a response to my request to tickets.  Besides Savannah being more than a hop, skip and a jump from Boston both my mother and I are disabled.  Fingers and everything crossed we’ll be healthy enough to make the cruise.  But hey…..what do you Suthrun folk have against Bahstun that you don’t come see us????  It’s a great place! <g>

Jody T. on September 18 2009

Hi, like Jody, I was bummed out too because I also applied for tickets to the NYC show with Paula and never heard anything.  Then I just checked my Twitter page and saw that Bobby posted he won’t be posting anymore.  That’s a bummer too.  I enjoyed hearing from The Brothers :-(  What happened?

LynnMarie on September 19 2009

Jamie please tell Bobby for Deb M. and me on how sorry we are that he will not be posting on twitter anymore….we hope you will continue to.
We wish both of you SOO much love and luck on the road and in life!!!
LOVE YA BOTH!!
Andrea and Deb M.

Andrea Lepinske on September 19 2009

Busy Busy Busy!!! You have to be tired. Make sure you get your rest. I am going to try to see you in PA. If not I will be on the cruise in January. Can’t wait to see you guys.

Also, we miss Bobby on Twitter. Your true fans are lonely and miss your direct messages!!!

Kimberly Whitacre on September 19 2009

Jamie and Bobby loved seeing you again at the book signing in Savannah. It meant alot to my husband and myself that you all remembererd us considering how many people you all see everyday.  Love the new cookbook and tried the Shrimp n Grits and my family loved it. Plan on trying more they all sound so good.  You all are such down to earth friendly guys.  Enjoy the rest of the tour and stay safe.
Diane & Hugh G (VSU/GSU parents)

Diane G on September 20 2009

Hey Guys,

Another busy week ahead.  You must be tired, I am, trying to keep up with you!

Stay safe, travel smart and remember to stay away from little old ladies thinkin’ their are Mario Andretti!!!

Sure do wish I could see you….would love to have my book signed….someday…

Be happy, you are 2 of my favorite people…...

Love ya,
Deb M

Deb M on September 20 2009

Jamie and Bobby,
What a fun weekend - held my first Deen Family Dinner (minus the Deen’s).  I hosted 11 friends in my home on Saturday night and we had a ball.  Everyone attending brought a dish, the only pre-requisite was that it had to be a Deen Family recipe.  Talk about some good food.  I made the Braised Chicken with Rosemary and Potatoes from your new cookbook.  We also enjoyed bourbon and brown sugar bacon, Bobby’s Hot Tomato Jack and Crab Dip, broccoli casserole, a salad that seemed to have everything in it including the kitchen sink, Southern buttermilk biscuit and blue cheese bread pudding and Corrie’s Carrot-Pecan Cake with cream cheese frosting.  In honor of our friend Susan heading off to Italy this week - I made an Italian dessert southern style - it was a Caramel Banana Tiramisu.  And the evening was started off with refreshing cucumber martinis.  I can’t wait for the next family dinner.

Thank goodness for the Dawgs winning - cause my KC Chiefs can’t seem to pull out a W.  Played Henderson golf course prior to the dinner party and shot a 96 - not bad given I’ve only played four times in the past year.  Were you able to get on the golf course this summer?

Enjoy your travels this week and continued success with the tour.
Regards,
Hallie

Hallie Currigan on September 20 2009

Hey Bobby, this is for you.  Sorry you won’t be twittering anymore but would you reconsider?  Loved hearing from you.  You make everything sound like fun.  The picture of the salad and fries reminds me of me since I love salad and I use blue cheese dressing (has to be Marie’s chunky blue cheese) on my fries. Not that that means anything!!!

You have a lot of fans and we just want to hear from you.  It’s just like we’re keeping in touch with you. 

I know you don’t know me but I feel like I’ve lost a friend.

HUGS Jann

Jann on September 21 2009

Happy Monday to you both.

Another crazy week, huh?  Try to have some fun in between work.  Like the two of you don’t have fun!

B, you just made a lot of people very happy…..thanks so much.  Sure did miss your sense of humor!

Hoping for a blog entry in between all the travels….is that too much to ask for?  Hope not.

Love both of y’all!!!!

xo,
Deb M

Watching the swim suit model show again….Jamie ” I’m just here for the pork chops” was the best TV line ever…....
xoxo

Deb M on September 21 2009

Hey Jann,
Bobby did post a quick message today on Twitter.

I feel the same, like we all lost a friend but….maybe…he’s back.  I can only hope that he realizes…that we are, indeed, his friends.

So happy you’re back, Mr Deen!

We all love you both.

Hugs to you too, Jann.

xo,

deb m

Deb M on September 21 2009

Deb M.  thanks for the comment.  Yes, I feel he is a friend even though he doesn’t know me.  Love them both as you said.  I hope he will do pictures again, fun pictures, as he did in the past.  I love when he did the shoes!!!!!!

IF you want to email me, Deb, I’m out there!!!!!

HUGS to Bobby.

Hugs to you, Deb.

Jann on September 21 2009

So glad y’all posted on twitter today.  I’d sure miss it if you didn’t.  Keep doing “good things.”  You guys rock!
  Jenny Brady

Jenny Brady on September 21 2009

Oh, I can’t believe I haven’t wrote a comment yet!
Well,Hi Bobby and Jamie, I hope your book tour is doing well! I enjoyed Bobby’s twetter page.It was my favorite web- site. I wish you were still on! But, Jamie you’ll do great on it as well.
Bobby why did you quit tweetering?
I enjoy Paula new site a lot better.
Well write more later, off to bed now!!
bye, bye Melisa from Ohio

Melisa Yerger on September 21 2009

My book arrived last week while I was on vacatio… but just in time for my birthday   I looked through it last night and am ready to try some of the yummy recipes.  Looking forward to seeing you in Philly or DC.

Amanda from Baltimore

Amanda Cameron on September 23 2009

Hi Jamie,

Looks like you are about to wrap up your September travels, busy month for you two. Hope all went well in each city. I know you are probably looking forward to your days at home with Brooke and Jack.

I did get my copy of your book in the mail. Love it! Can’t thank you both enough for taking the time to sign all those bookplates! Especially for us fans that can’t make it to a signing.

Hope your October tour dates go well. Take care.

Rose

Rose Mayer on September 25 2009

It was such a pleasure to meet you guys in person at the book signing in Fairhope, Al.  I am so appreciative for you adding the Merry Christmas to the signing, my family members will be so thrilled.  Thanks again for being so friendly and accommodating!

Betty on September 25 2009

I don’t cook or even “blog”,but I attended the Greenville, SC event today and have somehow felt inspired to do both.                                                                                            My twin and I recently lost our beloved Mom and I would love to surprise her with a visit to your restaurant. She is in Savannah quite frequently on business.                              How may we arrange a dining experience with a more                       more personal flare ?                    I could sense from you two that family is a priority.    Much thanks,  CK

CK on September 26 2009

Hey Jamie,

Am really missing you about now….

Will there be a small blog in your future?

Hope that all is well in Savannah.

Watched Miss Paula the other day and you and sweet baby Jack were on for a second…OMG!!!!!!  I could not decide who is cuter…..you or Jack!!!!  He looks so very precious.

Hope you are having a great week.

Love to you,

Deb M

Deb M on October 01 2009

Hi Jamie;  I was wondering when your next blog will be?  I hope everyone’s o.k..  Would love to know how everything is going on your tour.  Be well.

jan c. on October 04 2009

Hey Jamie,

Sure have missed hearing from you the last couple of weeks.  I know you have been so busy just like you told me at the book signing in Alabama.  Can’t wait for the next blog…Tell Bobby I said HEY!!!!

JOEY
YOUR “BLOG GIRL”

Joey Elizabeth Burns on October 04 2009