Hey Jamie!
I can’t wait to get the new book.. I am so excited! I may head down to Marietta on the 12th to see y’all! It is not that far from me, only thing is I will have to buy another book, since I have to buy one from the store..hmmm I know you hate that..anyway I hope things go well next week and I hope to see y’all soon!

Sherri SC on September 01 2009

Hi Jamie,

The best to you and Bobby on your new book and the tour, I’m sure it will be a great success!! I pre-ordered my book when it first appeared on your web site so I suspect I will be getting it soon. Looking forward to seeing the new recipes. Wish the San Francisco Bay Area was on your tour list, maybe next time.

Post pictures of the opening events, better yet, can you start a picture album of the tour?

Have a great week!!

Diane on September 01 2009

Hey boys this is Lisa in Seattle and I just wish ya’ll the very best of every good thing to come your way with this new tour and remember… EASY DOES IT!!! We love ya’ll and certainly can’t wait to see ya…Bobby can’t wait to hear from ya!!! Give Jack and Brooke a big hug and kiss Jamie and love and blessings to all of you!!! Traveling mercies to you as well!!!!

Lisa Wood on September 01 2009

Hey Jamie!!  We are leaving this Sunday for North Myrtle Beach and we are seriously thinking about heading to Savannah when we leave the beach on Thursday so I can attend the book signing. All of this would be for my big 35 birthday on 9/11.  The only issue I have is wondering how long we would have to stand in line to see you guys since we have a 16 month old.  Any advice?!?!?!

april nelson on September 01 2009

Jamie,

So excited about the new book and getting to see y’all at one of the book signings.  I’ll be watching for the GMA appearance next week.  Have fun and be safe!

P.S.  You make a fab Superman!

Gina on September 01 2009

Safe travels, boys!  We’re counting down the days until our Savannah trip and the book signing on the 19th!  I wish we would have planned our trip a week earlier so we could have attended the one at the restaurant and seen your momma.  I think I can “settle” on just the two of you though. 
Be safe!

Allison in SC on September 01 2009

Hi Jamie (and Bobby):

Wishing you great success with your book tour!  Hope it is all that you expect and more!!

I read your interview with tampabay.com this morning.  Will definitely try at least 3 out of the 4 recipes they printed in it.

It was great to read that you will be appearing on so many episodes of your Mom’s show - looking forward to them.  Also have my fingers crossed that FN can come up with a show format for you.

And Bobby, don’t be such a ‘doomsayer’.  I’m sure you know this… Making someone else happy has a way of bringing happiness back to you.  Best of luck!

Kate from MA on September 01 2009

Hey Jamie..
I wish yall did make that dressing, cause it was so delish…but since I didn’t find it online, I did go searching the grocery store last week. What I found was a Kraft Ceasar Vinaigrette with Parmesan. (no peppercorn)...I’ve yet to try it so I don’t know how it tastes..but since you’ve said the next time I come down there you’ll send me home w/ a gallon, I will hold you to it!! We are hoping to get down there for our 10th wedding anniversary in December. I’ll be looking for some dressing!!
Best wishes next week on the tour kick off!

Alyce on September 01 2009

Hey Jamie and Bobby!
Wish you guys the best with your new book and your book tour…hopefully we can make it to one of the book signings. It would be awesome to see you all again!  I read the article too Bobby and I wish you all the best!!!

Enjoy the rest of the week…Take care!!!

Marina on September 01 2009

Hey Jamie and Bobby
Best of luck with your new cook book,safe travel’s
wish you were coming to chi town, i guess i,ll just have to come to Savannah to meet you boys.
Take care ...Have a great day!!!
Melody M

Melody M on September 01 2009

Jamie,
Such a busy schedule!  Make sure you get enough rest and keep hydrated!!!  Yes…that’s the nurse in me.

I’m with you Diane…a photo album of the tour would be great. Get Bobby on it…he has been so good with pictures on Twitter!!

If I could, I would pack up and be in Savannah next Thursday…..work has a hold on me tho!!!!!
I’ll be there in spirit.

Tell Jack, I’m with him…I love circle foods!!!!!  cupcakes, cookies, pizza,ritz crackers….all circles!!!

Please be safe and sell a lot of books!

Love ya,
Deb M

Kate….Bobby…doomsayer???????
Did I miss something?

Go Dawgs!  I’ll be watching the game..

Deb M on September 01 2009

Hey Jamie and Bobby! I can’t wait to purchase your new book. My parents and I are having friends over this weekend for Labor Day, so I’m hoping to cook up one of your recipes. Take care and God Bless.

Christine on September 01 2009

Hey Jamie,

THANK YOU so much for the suggestion for the “circles” party.  I am definitely going to fix those pizzas cause I am sure they will be a hit.  And Hormel makes “mini pepperoni” which would be so cute on them.  These should be great.  I am so excited about my neice’s party.  Can’t believe she is turning 2.  Anyway….I also can’t wait to see the new cookbook.  Counting down the days til my copy arrives in the mail. Counting down the days til you & Bobby’s tour stop in Alabama too…can’t wait to meet y’all.  Thanks again for the suggestion and for all you do.  Tell Bobby HEY for me…..

JOEY

Joey Elizabeth Burns on September 01 2009

THANKS TO SONYA & MELANIE FOR THE GREAT SUGGESTIONS FOR THE “CIRCLE” FOOD TOO….GOING TO TRY A FEW OF THOSE AS WELL

JOEY

Joey Elizabeth Burns on September 01 2009

Hi Jamie, i have a question for you do you follow any NFL Team and if you do which one?
Melody chicago

Melody M on September 02 2009

Just wondering if you have trouble deciding on “what to have for dinner”...this is the hardest part for me.  Thank you Jaime and Bobby (and Paula) for allowing us to be a part of your adventures!

Katherine on September 02 2009

Marina and Kate…
What article?

Sherri SC on September 02 2009

Hi Deb M: 

I was still referring to the tampabay.com/St. Petersburg Times interview where Bobby indicated that he has a girl that he is “crazy about”.  In the same breath, he intimates that because of that “it’s probably ‘doomed’.”  That’s just bad mojo! I was suggesting that he Think Positive.

I’ve never met Bobby (or Jamie) and likely never will, but I became a fan of their “Road Tasted” show when I caught the Portland, Maine episode.  I’ve followed their career ever since.  And actually became a fan of Paula’s as a result (I think it usually happens to people the other way around).  I think that you can fake alot on TV but there’s alot you can’t fake.  And they come across as truly good people and I like to see good things happen to good people.  That’s why I gave my unsolicited advice.  If it works out for him, he’ll be breaking alot of hopeful hearts, but…he’s entitled to much happiness.

Okay, I’m shutting up now—probably said too much already!!  Sorry for butting in, Bobby.  Sometimes I just can’t help myself - must be the Italian in me!

Kate from MA on September 02 2009

I just caught that article. I agree with you Kate…a lot of hearts will be, or are being broke right now….

So Bobby, who is the luck lady…wasn’t too long ago you were still single….

Sherri on September 02 2009

Hi Jamie,

Best wishes for a great start to your book tour next week. I’m looking forward to getting my copy of the book. Love the recipes that you have already shared, actually made the rosemary chicken, it came out great!

I wish I could get to Savannah for a signing, especially since the West Coast was left out of the tour….    with the exception of Pasadena. That’s ok, next time…right, Guys….Jamie…Bobby…?? West Coast loves you too.

Bobby, my congratulations to you! I wish both of you the best. Don’t pay attention to breaking hearts, you’re happy, that’s what’s important here. So many of us are VERY happy for you! Enjoy your time together and keep us posted if you can on the “set date”!!! Much happiness to you!

Have a wonderful week!
Rose

Rose on September 02 2009

Thanks for the reply, I almost fell out of my chair when I read it. I hope to make it to Sav. one day and be able to meet all of you. What is the article everyone is talking about, what have I missed about Bobby? You made an old lady happy when I read your blog. Thanks, Harriet

Harriet on September 02 2009

WOO HOO!!!  Scratch my earlier post Jamie Deen!!!  We are going to be Savannah bound after we leave the beach on Thursday 9/10.  Y’all better not let me down!!!    I will be standing in line with the most handsome 16 month old boy!!  I say that because you have the most handsome 3 year old!!

april on September 02 2009

Good Luck with the tour.. no airport fiasco. (jinx)
Hope to see ya on tv more with your Mama. So Happy she’s feeling better and getting back to work.

Our Dawgs always start the season with a tough game, unlike some other SEC teams who play no-names….. but we will conquer! Go Dawgs! Wear your Red and Black no matter where you go! lol

Be safe, have fun, and eat well
God Bless

Donna S on September 02 2009

Thanks Kate.  I could not figure out what you were talking about.  Good article.

I agree with you.  The entire family really seems genuine and sincere.  That’s why I adore them all!!!

Hope “our” Bobby is happy, he so deserves it.

Rose, No midwest either.  I am soooooo very sad.
I would love to meet the boys.

Happy Wednesday!!!!

Deb M

Deb M on September 02 2009

Jamie and Bobby, I hope your book tour is successful and that you have a good time.  I hope to meet you when you come to Louisville, KY.

Have a good week Jamie, Bobby, and fellow bloggers!

Sonya on September 02 2009

I can’t wait to get the new book! I pre-ordered two!!!
As much as i hate to see summer leave (although i still have my summer vacation at the Isle of Palms in two weeks) i am ready for some football!!!  WE ARE…PENN STATE! (sorry)...i also root for Coastal Carolina!  I went to both, it was a sad game for Coastal last year when Penn State had “practice” with them!
Hope the tour goes great!

Tara on September 03 2009

Hi Jamie,
I,m so happy for Bobby that he found a girl that he is crazy about she is one lucky lady.
Best of luck and happiness Bobby!!!!!
Melody M

Melody M on September 03 2009

Hey Jamie,

Good Luck to you and Bobby, hopefully I will see in VA in October.  The Dawgs are gonna take it all this year….Just made Brook’s meatloaf and loved it…Jack is to cute for words.  Y’all be careful out there….

Carol Brunelli on September 03 2009

Ok someone please tell me what article you are speaking of and who this girl is, after all Bobby didn’t check with me about her (LOL). He needs to share this info with all of us, he and Jamie are like my kids. Waiting on the new book. I wish Bobby much happiness, I hope he has as much happiness and love that he, Jamie and Paula show all of us. God bless all of the Deens/ Hiers

Harriet on September 03 2009

Jamie and Bobby…

for the tour… hope you will not be flying Belta!!!!!

safe trip.

deb m on September 03 2009

Hey Jamie and Bobby,

I hope that new cook book and the tour of the book go great for yall.

By Lisa georgiabulldog fan

Lisa on September 03 2009

Best of luck on the book launch next week. Would love to come down and celebrate with you guys but I am needed at my bridal shop. I wish you much success on your book. I have your Y’All Come Eat and the recipes are great so I can’t wait to have some more things to cook.

Best wishes to you and your great family,
Kim

Kim on September 04 2009

Hi Jamie and Bobby,

Now I know that Jamie reads all of the blog entries. Thanks for including me into your blog! I’ll be look forward to all the answers!
Now Bobby you wear me out by all of the traveling you do! I love the tweeter page, though!! It’s my favorite site!
Now what’s this, I’ve read about Bobby having a “girlfriend”? Hmmmm??? If it’s true you (Bobby) have broken a lot hearts! You have a lot female fans out there! Including me!!!!
Good luck on the book tour and be safe!
I have another question: Does Paula still has her cat “Popeye”?
Take care and be safe, write more later!
Melisa from Ohio - Go Buckeyes! and Bulldogs!

Melisa Yerger on September 04 2009

Hey Boys,

I’m so glad that you guys put out a new book and can’t wait to meet you in Pasadena in Oct. So good luck on your travels, but while you are out and about traveling these great states, maybe the two of you can do a good thing along with your readers for my company that work for The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.  So here is my shameless plug and challenge for all of you to do and that’s to participate in the ‘Drive out Hunger Tour’ this month at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants.  Over the next 30 (now more like 25 days :o) days my company along with Campbell’s soup is stopping at 30 different Cheesecake Factory restaurants collecting 2 cans of soup from our guests and in return, those first 500 guests to donate 2 cans of Campbell’s soup will receive a free slice of our new cheesecake called Stefanie’s Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake™.  I will say that ya’ll need to get there early because each event will have live music and a special gift for everyone.  As of today we have collected 2721 cans of soup for those less fortunate so please stop buy and do good things for our fellow Americans.  Below are the restaurants that the tour will be stopping at up to Sept. 13th.  Once I get the rest of the stops I will post them at that time.  Thanks for letting me do my shameless plug.  :o)

•      September 5th - Las Vegas

•      September 6th – Phoenix

•      September 7th – Denver

•      September 8th – Dallas

•      September 9th – Houston

•      September 10th – Oklahoma City

•      September 11th – Kansas City

•      September 12th – St. Louis

•      September 13th - Milwaukee

Love ya’ll!!

The Cheesecake Factory chick! 

Kari :o)

Kari on September 05 2009

Hi Jamie and Bobby!

I hope you got to watch the Georgia-OSU game. I am very sorry that your dawgs didn’t win…but stoked that my cowboys won! I knew I should have asked if you wanted to bet a new cookbook on the game

Ok…I won’t rub the win in again. I wanted you to know how excited I am about the new cookbook.  I don’t think I will get to come to any of the book signings because the closest one is three hours away and on a week night. Very sad about that…but I will get one ordered.

Thanks for all of the great recipes and I hope your dawgs have a good season (as long as they don’t play my cowboys any more)! 

Take Care,
Michele Barry

Michele Barry on September 05 2009

Hey Jamie,
I just moved to Alabama from Michigan and I almost fainted when I say you were going to be signing books in Fairhope, AL!!!!! I am so excited about your new book and meeting you and your brother.

Lynn on September 05 2009

Hello Deen brothers!

I don’t see it on your schedule but rumor has it ya’ll will be making a guest judge appearance for the Alabama Shrimp Festival.  I hope the rumor is true and if it is, ya’ll will have to make a stop in at the Gulf Coast Culinary Institute.  I’m Momma D, and I’m a 2nd year student there.  I know, you’re probably wondering what in the world is someone named Momma D doing as a student.  Well, I jumped ship from my civil service job with excellent pay and decided to do what I love…cook.  What better way to explore it than an opportunity for culinary school.  I also work as a prep cook for a restaurant called Les Roux, a Creole restaurant in Foley, AL.  Stop on in sometime and get you a bowl of gumbo!  Hope to see you guys at the Shrimp Festival!

Momma D

Donnita "Momma D" Gardner on September 06 2009

I hope to make it to your Dallas signing.  Because you guys are real popular they are probably going to make people come stand in line that morning for a wrist band to wear back that night for your appearance, so that may end up tripping me up!

Kara on September 06 2009

Dear Jamie and Bobby,

I have your tour schedule as my homepage so that I can pray for your safety. I pray that your cookbook sales and that you have a safe and enjoyable tour. Blessings Always.

Kate

Kate on September 07 2009

I wish you the best on your tour.  I was hoping that St. Louis Missouri would be on your schedule.

Nicole on September 08 2009

Hey Jamie. I have one more question for you, I had heard that your mom was going to have her own talk show is that true? looking forward in watching GMA Tomorrow.
Melody M

Melody M on September 08 2009

Dear Jamie and Bobby,

I have never blogged with anybody before so here goes.  My 82 year old mother and I are at Hilton Head for this week trying to celebrate my 50th Birthday.  It’s been a tough very low keyed trip for us.  You see the reservations for this trip were made by my sister, Mary on January 16th to surprise me. unfortunately, Mary suddenly and unexpectedly died at 12:30 am on January 18th.  Mary was 53 and wonderful.  I thought we might stop by the Lady and Sons at some point this week and now you have inspired us to do so on Thursday evening.  Mary would have been thrilled to join us-really.  Good luck with the new book!

Warm Regards, Kathy and her Mom

Kathy and Mom on September 08 2009

I just watch you boys on Good Morning America and I’m still laughing!!! What a shock to have the gorgeous Cindy Crawford walk in on the middle of you making that yummy blackberry pie!!!! I think my husband would be just as flustered/speechless as you were!!!! I can’t get enough of watching the two of you cook together..thanks for keeping me smiling!!! Good luck with the new cookbook, I’m going to buy it today!!!

Tracy from Sparks NV on September 09 2009

jamie youve come a long way since that blue 1978 datsun b210 and old ford truck your dad bought you. keep up the good work and tell your mom we said howdy.

Keith walls on September 09 2009

Guys, I will be glad to see you in Dallas next week.  Just know, I am bringing a miniature “Paula Deen” with me.  She loves your mom, but always asks about you guys, too.  I can show her a cookbook with ya’ll on it and she says, with Texas twang “Those are Paula Deen’s sons”.  Can’t wait to see ya.  Take care and love to the whole family.

Lacy Janca on September 09 2009

GREAT pictures boys!!!

Bobby….. you looked quite happy to be standing next to Miss Cindy!

I so hope you will be able to share more photos of your tour….will make me feel like I’m there with you ( I wish!!!!!! )

Be safe.
Love y’all,
Deb

Deb M on September 09 2009

If y’all post any more pictures…try to include captions!!!

I’ve come up with my own…..BUT…... yours would be so much better!

xo,
Deb

Deb M on September 09 2009

Hey guys just wanted to say Congrats to you. I really miss seeing you guys on the Food Network.  I just wanted to say my girls and I really love you both, especially you Jamie. We make every effort to see you all when you’re around the Atlanta area.  Keep up the good work.

Love yall

Kristin Brooks on September 10 2009

Hey guys -

Congratulations on the book.  Awesome.
Will you have copies on the cruise in January?

Shout out to Bobby -

On the cruise, I challenge you to a work out - the better athlete wins.  How competitive are you?  You are being called out - northern style.

Lisa

Lisa of Minneapolis on September 10 2009

Hey Jamie what happened to them dawgs!?!  Just kidding.  I’m over here in Oklahoma near OSU, but I’m not a football fan.  However, my husband is a big OSU fan and he told me to ask.  Saw you guys in Atlanta at the food show this year and had a good time.  Congrats on the new book!

Julie P.

Julie P on September 11 2009

Jamie,
I think it is so great, that you and Bobby will be signing books while your beloved Dawgs are playing!

Of course it would be greater if the signing was being done in Chicago!!!

How ever..it makes me think that you guys love your fans as much as we love you!
You can never know how that makes us feel.
You make us all believe we are famly.  You have given us so much and now the tour….

I believe that you both are “Awesume” (spelled the way Uncle Bobby says Jack says it!)

You may think of us as fans,BUT believe me when I say, we think of you as friends!

Stay safe and stay away from crazy old lady drivers!!!!

love ya,

Deb M

oh…on your Mom’s show today.. she told you no one was listening to you (while you were eatin’ porkchops!)  oh yes we are…..

Deb M on September 12 2009

Hey Jamie,
We really enjoyed having you here at Stone Crest Mall for book signing. I know that it was a very long 2 hours for you but we loved having you here. I am the one that kept you here after 3 because I was the last one in line with my book….lol. You guys are great and what I liked the most was that you were down to earth. Hope I will get to see you guys again!

Mila Shvets on September 12 2009

Dear Jamie and Bobby,
Kudos, kudos, kudos on a fantastic cookbook.  I actually took you two to bed with me on Friday night….the cookbook that is.  Literally got out of bed Saturday morning and went straight to the kitchen to make the Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts (already had all the ingredients in house).  Absolutely fantastic!!  Fellow bloggers - this has to be one of the first recipes you try out of this book - it will quickly become a favorite.  Had to share this recipe - so as soon as I made it I was bringing plates of it to my friend Susan of Seaside Sisters on Tybee Island (where I purchased the cookbook)and also to Diane, Owner of Mermaid Cottages.  They too LOVED it.  The beauty of this cookbook as you state is simplicity - but you can tell it doesn’t sacrifice flavor.  Most recipes are 6 to 8 ingredients and I love the “a bit more, y’all” sections.  Although geared for families - this is a perfect cookbook for even us single gals (or guys).  I’m actually hosting my first “Deen Family Dinner (minus the Deen’s)” this Saturday at my home - the only pre-req is that all the goodies come from your family recipes/cookbooks. 

Fellow bloggers - we had a nice article about the Deen brothers and their new cookbook in The Savannah Morning News today - here is the link to the story:  http://savannahnow.com/accent/2009-09-12/deen-brothers-cookbook-focuses-family-ease

Question for you Jamie - I’m assuming the cute bulldawg in Take It Easy photos is yours?

Very happy at least one of my football teams won this weekend - because my KC Chiefs unfortunately logged a (L).  Go Dawgs!!!

I host our second organizational meeting for the Savannah Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association on Monday night - so far so good. Our group is growing…slowly but surely. 

Best of luck with the tour!
Sincere Regards,
Hallie

Hallie Currigan on September 13 2009

Hey Jamie,
just wanted to let you know that you guy were great. I enjoyed seeing you at the Stone Crest for book signing.
Mila

Mila Shvets on September 14 2009