Paula Deen’s “Positively Paula” to join RFD-TV Beginning January 2nd

Paula Deen’s “Positively Paula” Series to Join RFD-TV’s Lineup

Premieres January 2nd, 2018, at 7 p.m. ET

(NASHVILLE, TENN. — December 18th, 2017) RFD-TV is proud to announce that popular food personality, Paula Deen, will be joining the programming lineup beginning January 2nd, 2018. Deen’s nationally syndicated television show, “Positively Paula,” is a lifestyle / food show that invites viewers to share a moment with a friend: Paula Deen who we know and love. Filmed inside her own personal kitchen, Deen shares her home, family, friends, food, recipes, stories, memories, and above all, her heart. For Dean, food is all about memories, tradition, and sharing. She believes that it’s what brings us all together, connects us, teaches us, and most of all it inspires us.

“I am so excited to invite my friends from around the country into my home kitchen each week,” said Paula Deen. “We are going to have an incredible time cooking up a storm and sharing the most special memories.”

You are invited to gather the family, turn off your electronic devices, and spend 30 minutes with your good friend Paula Deen. Episodes Include:

Positively Paula: Mama Knows Best, Pt. 1
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Bobby Deen stops by and Paula prepares his favorite all-time meal!

Positively Paula: Home is Where the Heart is Part 1
Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Paula recreates a beautiful and tasty cake she had on a trip to her hometown of Albany Georgia. Her good friend Susan “Bubbles” Greene hosts an event for the matriarchs of Albany!

Positively Paula: Paula Goes Vegan
Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Claudia Deen prepares a delicious and nutritious vegan lunch for Paula without Paula knowing. Wonder how this goes over?

Positively Paula: Giving is Thanking
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Paula goes non-traditional this Thanksgiving with a gorgeous beef tenderloin!

Positively Paula: Biscuits, Hoecakes, and Cornbread
Tuesday, January 30th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Paula shows us how to make three dishes that are staples for any Southern table.

Positively Paula: Busy Family, Good Food
Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Paula cooks some time saving dishes that help even the busiest of families enjoy weeknight meals together!

Positively Paula: Shrimp three ways!
Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Paula and some special guests give us the “low” down on why shrimp from Georgia are some of the best in the world while she cooks up three of her

Positively Paula: Home is Where the Heart is Part 2
Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Paula continues her trip down memory lane with old friends and shows us the family’s “Riverbend” in her hometown of Albany, Georgia.

Positively Paula: Paula’s Julia
Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Paula pays homage to Chef Julia Child and prepares a classic Coq au vin.

Positively Paula: Mama Knows Best Part 2
Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Jamie Deen finally gets his pork chop as Paula prepares his favorite meal!

Positively Paula: Chillin’ Out
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Tom Berenger visits Paula for a “Major League” Flank Steak, Scalloped Potatoes that would feed a “Platoon”, and Brussels Sprouts that even the “Hatfield’s and McCoy’s” could agree on.

Positively Paula: Big Hearts, Big Smiles, Big PB&J!
Tuesday, March 20th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Texas Chef Jenna Kinard swings by to cook some Paula style dishes and tell her inspirational story.

Positively Paula: The Forgotten Crust
Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Paula shakes the pecan tree and makes a pecan pie with a very traditional crust recipe.

Positively Paula: Pizza for Breakfast?
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Paula visits Savannah’s local premiere pizza destination and becomes inspired to create a twist on breakfast.

Positively Paula: Return of the Vegan
Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Paula’s daughter-in-law Claudia takes over Paula’s kitchen once again for a vegan inspired lunch.

Positively Paula: Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate!”
Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
World renowned Chocolatier Adam Turoni steps into Paula’s kitchen and demonstrates some high-end techniques!

Positively Paula: Soup’s On
Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Paula cooks her traditional vegetable beef soup. Paula stays faithful to the family recipe on this one.

Positively Paula: Low-Country Friends
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Paula and friends are treated to low-country cooking with the Russo brothers.

Positively Paula: Southern Picnic
Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Paula enjoys the company of her good friend Sandy with a simple picnic for two.

Positively Paula: BBQ Inside?
Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Pitmaster Steve Botkin brings traditional outdoor barbecue inside? Yes, we are bringing the smoke inside Paula’s kitchen.

Positively Paula: Steak Three Ways
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET
Paula shows us creative ways to prepare three classic steaks. These must be tasted to be believed!

Click here to see the full list of episodes of “Positively Paula” for Season 1 and Season 2. For more information on the show, visit positivelypaula.tv. For more information and the full schedule, visit RFDTV.com.

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