👉 Paula Deen's restaurant, Paula's Kitchen, opened in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2019. She has a strong social media following and is known for her cookbook, Cooking Light. The definition of "Paula Deen" typically includes: 1) an American cook named Paula Deen; 2) she serves as the hostess of the Southern Family Network cooking show; 3) she has written several cookbooks focusing on food, such as "Cooking with Paula Deen"; and 4) her recipes are often described as appealing, yet varied, featuring different dishes from around the world.