Food Network Mag Publishes Pic of Bobby Deen w/... Girlfriend?

Does Bobby Deen, the almost 40-year-old bachelor son of Paula Deen, have a girlfriend... or is he perhaps intersted in having some other kind of "friend?" (The "roommate/best same sex friend who lives next door and always goes on vacation together/gym teacher" kind of friend.)

The debate has been going on since my first post about it back in 2006.

Bobby himself didn't really help things when in 2007 he told Extra that his idea of a perfect date would be: "We'd have dinner, dessert, a glass of wine and she'd be gone... it'd be perfect."

Ummm... okay.

Oh, and there was that mysterious blurred out photo that showed up in a TV special and appeared to be hiding Bobby and another male.

So, even though I had heard some rumblings about someone he was "dating" last year, I was surprised to see this pic below in the April issue of Food Network Magazine, clearing identifying the woman next to Bobby as "his girlfriend Katy":


I guess that's official, then...even though the pic was taken back in Oct. 2009 at the New York City Wine & Food Festival.

Are you surprised to see Bobby with a girlfriend kind of publicly... and happy about it? Or are you still questioning?

Bobby & Jamie Deen Now on Twitter

In a blog post title "I am slowly being eaten by electronic progress...", Jamie Deen reveals that he and his (still single?) bro Bobby are now on Twitter! Although poor Jamie can't even spell his Twitter username correctly:


We are “DeenBros.” I think.....if y’all care to hunt it down and have problems finding us, drop a line here and Lisa or Phil can help you out.

Does this make me a twit?

The Deen brothers' Twitter name is actually: TheDeenBros

So far, they only have a few tweets up--and they've already gotten the hang of posting insignificant drivel (like many celebs on Twitter): Our playoff softball game was just postponed..... Stupid rain

As a reminder, you can follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/FoodNetAddict and you'll never encounter insignificant drivel... well maybe a few meaningless mind meanderings, but never drivel. ;-)

Food Network Addict Mailbag: How I Can Email Bobby Deen?

Introducing a regular feature here at FNA: The Food Network Addict Mailbag! I'll be posting real emails I've received over the years, leaving out any personally identifiable information. Some are sweet. Some are funny. And some are just plain weird. Enjoy!


Subject: Bobby Deen

Hi
Bobby I'm not sure if I'm on the right email site to talk to you or not! I
just saw you on the food net work awards show and I thought you we're even
more adoreable than ever! I think you are such a cutie pie. My name is
Lisa and I am a dental hygienist in Minneapolis. I love animals
among many things and they are my fur children. I am 35 years old and do
not have any children besides my furry kids and a hairless cat!!!! I am
getting divorced, which isn't a great selling point, but I guess life
doesn't always happen the way we want it to. I have always thought your
mom Paula seemed so sweet and down to earth you just want to hug her and I
can tell you guys have a lot of love in your family! I would really like to
talk to you or send you a picture of myself to know you a little better. My
cell phone number is (XXX) 470-3590 if you would ever like to connect.. I
have never emailed someone like this before so it feels somewhat weird, but
I didn't know how else to say "Hi Bobby". Maybe we'll talk sometimp,s.
p.s. I loved your shirt at the awards show it was so unique and fun!!
Where did you get it??

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Subject: How i can email Bobby Deen?

LOL, he is a cutie for sure and his muscles, yi yi yi. Can you please tell me how i can email him ?

Thanks,

Sandy

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Subject: Hi from Portland, Oregan

Hi Bobby,
Let's try this again. My name is Lucy, I was the girl you met at the restaurant last Saturday. I wanted to talk to you more but it was super busy. I came back to see you but the line was even longer. I would like to chat, and of course if you ever visit portland again...let's have dinner. Hope all is well.

Lucy Chisolm


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At least Sandy, despite her "yi yi yi's," could tell I was not Bobby Deen before emailing me. Lucy actually attached a picture of herself with Bobby that she had taken at The Lady & Sons--bonus points for that!

Happy 39th Birthday, Bobby Deen!

Bobby Deen turns a youthful 39 years old today. Someone's gettin' a lot of spankings tonight!


(Not to mention the ones he'll be getting for his birthday, too.)

The bodacious bachelor that is Bobby just keeps chugging along. Brother Jamie writes that the two of them will be in Altoona, Pa. this Sunday for a food show. No word on whether or not Mommy Dearest might show up.

Have a good day, Bobby!

Bobby Deen Blogs

I rarely check Jamie Deen's blog anymore, but maybe that'll change if his younger brother Bobby Deen continues to guest blog. I just subscribed to the RSS feed.

He may not be the best writer of his generation, but I'll take what I can get. Bobby indicates he'll be here in D.C. next week and then in South Beach for the Wine & Food Festival. Two chances for me to stalk him! Don't think I will, though.



Here's his full post, punctuation and all:

February 10 2009
Guess who………

Good morning everyone, Bobby here. I’ve hijacked Jamie’s computer.

I wanted to say thanks to all of the folks that enjoy our mom’s work, and that make the trek here to The Lady & Sons. In this economy, I’m moved by the people who drive or fly here everyday to visit our restaurant in hopes of catching a glimpse of our mom. It seem that every time I’m here at the restaurant, someone says “I drove _ miles to be here!” Just an example; A young couple (early twenties) I spoke with in the Paula Deen Store about two weeks ago, Had driven to Savannah from Minnesota to eat at our place. I chose their story because its fresh on my mind, but I hear that stuff all the time. Unbelievable! Our mother’s appeal is vast and covers the spectrum as far as people who can relate to, and love her. I’m very proud of that.

The Lady & Sons is running like a top, and we are gearing up for what we hope is a busy spring here in Savannah. I’m extremely proud of our staff, as they are responsible. Dustin Walls (our general manager) The kitchen managers (too many to mention here, but they know who they are) are doing an outstanding job managing this business. I think our health department score speaks for itself. (100) Proud of that too. Jamie and I will be in D.C. next week, then I’ll be in South Beach with my mom for the Food&Wine;Festival. Come see us if you can. Thank you all for your love and support, it is not lost on us.

love y’all-
Bobby Deen

[Thanks Jen!]

Spelling is Fun!

I guess the people of Savannah are on a first-name basis with Paula Deen's sons "Jaime" and Bobby... at least that's what I think after reading this WTOC (a CBS affiliate in Savannah) article advertising a Paula Deen Gooey Butter Cake contest.



Let's count the mistakes:
WTOC wants to know who can put the most creative spin on Paula's Gooey Butter Cake and come up with the yummiest concoction.

We want you to jot down what you would add to Paula's recipe and send it to us, and at the end of the contest we will select 5 random entries, and those will become finalist in our contest.

Once you are notified you are a finalist, your cake will be brought to life and taste tested by Jaime and Bobby, who will then select a winner.

The winner will be notified by email and phone and the taste testing will be aired on Mid-Morning the following day.

The winner will recieve dinner for 6 from The Lady and Sons', which must be picked up by the winner from The Lady and Sons' between 10:00 and 10:30am and be prepared to be on Mid-Morning Live while you recieve your prize from the Deens.

Remember, we want to know what you would add to Paula's recipe. For Example, in Paula's Sweet Potato Gooey Butter Cake, Paula adds one baked sweet potato to the top. Its that simple.

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Notice how the TV station never even mentions who "Jaime and Bobby" are. Everyone must know those boys down in Savannah, right?

And while this isn't as good as my favorite article written about the Deens, it still gave me a bit of a chuckle.

Bobby Deen Blogs... Kinda

After some talk about Bobby Deen being "too private" of a person to blog, the famed bachelor son of Paula Deen has come out...


and blogged! B-Diddy filled in on his brother Jamie's blog today.

In the post, Bobby shares some of the juiciest, most scintillating information ever about him and his family:

hey y’all, bobby deen here.....my brother always runs late with his blog and I knew I could pop in and take it over for the day. but he likes to write more than me so its gonna be short.

Thanks to everybody out there for following our family and what we do. We sure love to do it for y’all.

Well that’s it for me.

I told you it would be short.

-Bobby

Okay, not really... but Bobby will surely get swept away with the excitement that is blogging and soon start sharing his entire life with us all, right? It won't be long before he gets a webcam and we're watching him fold his laundry, right?

(I'm probably scaring him off now. We'll be lucky if we even get one more post from Bobby D.)

When You Wish Upon A Star: Bobby Deen MAY Start Blogging

Someone must be listening to our collective prayers because Jamie Deen revealed on his new blog that brother Bobby may be starting a blog of his own!


"I’ll be out next monday so check back in 2 weeks for an update... Rumor has it Bobby may start one of these up so keep your fingers crossed."

For real, Jamie. Two weeks with no updates is way too long. You gotta get Bobby in there to pick up the pace. Maybe have Paula and hubby Captain whats-his-name post, too?

I checked Jamie Deen's new blog last night around 11 p.m. to see if he'd kept his promise and posted his weekly update. He hadn't.

He must have slipped it in right before midnight, though. In addition to the revelation about Bobby, there's a sweet story about a "Make a Wish" child who wanted to meet Jamie and Bobby and eat at the Lady & Sons.

Jamie Deen Gets Blogging

Paula Deen's restaurant The Lady & Sons has debuted a new website, and with it a new blog... written by Paula's son Jamie.


Here's Jamie's first post:

I’m a blogger now.

Welcome to our new site and my new blog.

It was bound to happen… I’m a blogger, what ever that is.

So, here goes - welcome to our new web site. After a lot of work by a lot of talented people we are excited to offer a new look to The Lady & Sons restaurant web site. As part of the new experience we are including this blog. I will be checking in every Monday with a new post. If you have anything to share or any questions, leave me a comment and I’ll do my best to talk about them here.

Thanks y’all and enjoy.

Jamie

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I think FASCINATING sums that up nicely. Hopefully Jamie will be better than the countless Food Network stars who start and abandon their blogs. Buuuuuuuut, with just a promise to post once a week, I feel like we'll be on the slow train to nothingville before we know it.

Prove me wrong, Jamie!

And if you can't, let Bobby Deen blog!


[Thanks Janine!]

Bobby Deen Turns 38!

Paula Deen's single, Southern, (and sexy to some) son--Bobby Deen--is turning a sweet 38 years old today. Happy Birthday, Bobby!


Jared was forcing me to watch Paula Deen on QVC last night, which was strange because I'm usually the one making him watch something Food Network-related. A person called in and actually commented on it being Bobby's birthday the next day. Those dedicated QVCers!

Sadly, Bobby wasn't there for the QVC special with his momma (hope there's not another blurred out scandal going on)... but I did find comfort in the fact that one can order three 2 lb. trays of Paula Deen's macaroni and cheese without even getting up off the couch. I'm proud to be an American...

So Bobby... what is it that you want for your birthday???

JK / The Deens Do Ellen

Hope you enjoyed my little April Fools joke yesterday. I knew the very thought of having anyone take over for Emeril would be enough to ruffle a lot of feathers.

It's a pretty far-fetched idea, as I don't think Dave and Food Network are actively discussing any future projects. But isn't that the point of a good April Fools joke? There should be some level of incredulity, otherwise the gullible people will just believe it at face value and the skeptics will ignore it altogether. What you're looking for is that HOW CAN THIS POSSIBLY BE TRUE?! reaction.

Anyhow, hope your April was kicked off with a bang.

The Deen family helped Ellen Degeneres do just that when they appeared on yesterday's episode of her talkshow, filmed on location at Universal Studios in Orlando.



Bobby Deen and his bro Jamie were there to promote their new cookbook, Y'all Come Eat.

The funniest part is when Jamie hands Ellen and Paula Bloody Marys, Paula says, "Bobby puts vodka in his and I put butter in mine," Ellen replies, "What is wrong with you?"

You can check out Part I and Part II below:




Drink ya vodka, Bobby. Don't let ole' mama put any butter in it.

Is Bobby Deen Being Blurred Out of Paula's Pic?

Back in November I posted a video of Bobby Deen being interviewed by Katie Lee Joel about his "perfect date." Bobby seemed agitated and uncomfortable during the segment, even saying that his idea of the perfect date would be, "[...] dinner, dessert, a glass of wine and she'd be gone... it'd be perfect."

There's been some speculation online as to whether Bobby prefers the shes or the hes. Lots of people (166 so far) have expressed their opinion, but no real evidence to prove either side has surfaced. I don't know him, so it's not really my place to say either way.

Then an anonymous commenter pointed out that in the Deen Family Vacation special a photo of what's rumored to be Bobby Deen and another man appears blurred out in the background.

I caught a re-airing of the special on Saturday and there is indeed a blurred photo behind Paula during her interview segments.


The photo to the right is of her other son Jamie and his wife. There's another photo to the right of that one that was shown in other shots that appeared to be Jamie and his wife on their wedding day.

The blurry photo does appear to be of two men, but I can't be sure one is Bobby. It's likely she'd have pictures of both her sons (and their significant other if there was one) in this area.

It seems odd that the editors would go to the trouble of blurring out a photo if there wasn't a truly significant reason to do so.

Did anyone else see it? What do you think?

Babies On Board

With all the news of Xtina Aguilera and Nicole Ritchie giving birth, I thought I'd show off a few Food Network babies that we haven't seen enough of lately.

Tyler Florence, who has a new blog on his personal Web site tylerflorence.com, gave us a peek at his family's holiday photo:


Little Hayden is about 8 months old and quite the cutie in his xmas sweater. They look very down to Earth, which I guess is a good thing in these crazy Britneyesque times we live in.

Then there's that little butterball, Jack Deen-- Jamie Deen's son:


Jack's head is almost as big and round as his daddy's! Poor kid.

These two boys might be headed down the culinary television pathway known as Food Network sooner than later. It's never too early for a toddler version of Road Tasted.

Those Deen family pics come from the recent Ladies' Home Journal article in which Bobby Deen said:

"My nephew Jack gives me a new perspective on life. I've never been married, but watching my brother and his wife and child -- well, now I want that, too, and soon."

The ball's in your court, Bobby. Let us know when that's all gonna happen.

You hear?

Bobby Deen's Perfect Date

Bobby Deen gets a lot of people talking. My post on him back in September '06 currently has 135 comments. Everyone just seems a bit... confused by him.


Bobby Deen recently told Extra that his idea of a perfect date would be:


"We'd have dinner, dessert, a glass of wine and she'd be gone... it'd be perfect."


Bobby seemed really hesitant throughout the entire segment ("I love beautiful brunettes... I'm just kidding!") . What's the matter, Bobby D.?



After Katie Lee Joel mentioned she'd like to marry Bobby just to have Paula as her mother-in-law, Bobby quipped "See, that's what I'm afraid of!"

I can see how Bobby would be hesitant to get involved with anyone, having such a successful parent. I'm just not sure why he'd subject himself to these kinds of weird TV segments.

Are you ready for a throwdown, Nashville?

I just saw this post on Nashville Scene's blog Bites:

Filmed Before a Loveless Studio Audience

Posted by Carrington Fox (11.13.07, 9:47 AM)

When the Food Network descends on Nashville next week to film the inaugural episode of Singin' in the Kitchen —a show that blends food and music—you can get your mug on TV. Just line up at the Loveless Cafe at 1:30 p.m. (taping starts at 2:30) on Monday, Nov. 19...

Just line up at the Loveless Cafe at 1:30 p.m. (taping starts at 2:30) on Monday, Nov. 19, to be part of the studio audience when country newcomer Luke Bryan and “Biscuit Lady” Carol Fay talk about biscuits and jam. (They will talk about bread and jelly—not talk about biscuits, then start jammin'.)

The first 100 folks get a free fried-chicken picnic afterward. For more information, call Dixie Owen at Capitol Records at 269-2087.

Ummm... Singin' in the Kitchen? This title sounds very similar to the fake shows people on Throwdown think they're appearing on... before Bobby F. shows up.

Anyone know for sure?

Food Network's Not Gay Enough?

Popular website/blog Afterelton.com has a feature on six gay reality tv winners, and Dan & Steve-- The Hearty Boys --are included.

The Food Network has plenty of reason to appeal to gay viewers. Not only does it have plenty of shows focused on epicure and entertaining, it's also been a home to culinary divas like Martha Stewart and Giada De Laurentiis. However, the network has lacked an out gay man among its big stars. That looked likely to change at the end of the first season of The Next Food Network Star when the Chicago area caterers won themselves a Food Network show, Party Line with the Hearty Boys. Unfortunately, the Food Network buried their show to an inconvenient Sunday morning time slot.

I wouldn't really call FN a "home" to Martha Stewart, but whatever. And as far as the network lacking an out gay man among its big stars, what do you call Bobby Deen, then?



I kid, I kid. Just playing. Let the hate mail roll in.




Besides, Bobby isn't out.



I personally believe that if presented with an engaging, talented, entertaining and, yes, gay host (male or female), the network would put him or her in whichever time slot would garner the most ratings. It's all about the money, people. If a one-toothed, 95-year-old granny could get a few million viewers and cook a hamburger, you better believe she'd be bumping Emeril Live back yet another hour. Even if old granny was a lesbian.

Ok, yuck.


Luckily, Dan & Steve are still working away and even have a new cookbook:


(Yikes... it's 10:42 p.m. and too late go back and remove the extra "u." Dang Photoshop!)

Yep... Food Network may have you on at 7:30 a.m., but it'll still slap that logo on whenever it wants:-) I'm sure it's a good thing for both parties, though. A few more people will pick the book up who've never heard of the Hearty Boys thanks to that colorful, circular logo.

So what do you think? Is the Food Network diverse enough? Are you just DYING to have a gay/black/latino/asian/indian/etc. host or are you happy enough with the offerings?

Journalism at its Best

I hate to stereotype the fine folks of West Virginia, but check out this "news story" from the local NBC station's Web site regarding Jamie and Bobby Deen's visit to the state fair.

Jamie and Bobby Deen Visit Fair

If you're not familiar
with them, you may know their mom, Paula Deen.

She has three of her own
shows on the Food Network.

They took the stage to cook in front of
almost two thousand people.

This was the first time either of the
brothers had ever been to West Virginia.

They say they enjoyed the fair
food, especially the ribs.

NBC 6 will have a interview with the brothers
later in the week.

Ummm... maybe an intern wrote this? Someone practicing English for the first time?

Okay... *think of positive, constructive criticism*... the writer is... good at summarizing?

I got nothing.

Once you get on Oprah, everything else is downhill

Leaving no media opportunity unanswered, the Deen Brothers-- Bobby and Jamie-- recently spoke at a middle school career day in Savannah, Georgia.

Let me repeat that: Bobby and Jamie Deen spoke at a middle school career day.



Watch that hand, Jamie-- you're married. Notice how Bobby ain't touching anybody. Good boy!

Those ladies (and one random little boy?) sure must have been excited to hear Paula's sons talk about their exciting careers. Maybe some of them will follow in their footsteps.

What a crapola end to the week here in DC. It's cloudy and gloomy.

Paula and Rachael 2Gether

Finally... the girl-on-girl Food Network kiss you've been waiting for...


Paula is on Rachael Ray's talkshow today and it looks like they got VERY close.

I think it's weird to see them together. It kind of reminds me of that feeling you'd get when you saw your 3rd grade teacher at the mall or something. Just ain't right!

It looks like Paula is trying to take away Guy Fieri's first show:


Paula's almost a caricature of herself these days. I hope she's really like that and doesn't just feel compelled to get all crazy, all the time. Paula: you're good enough, smart enough, and people like you... even when you're just normal-- however you define that.

Finally (lots of "finallys" these days) we have some newer pics of Paula's grandson Jack Linton Deen.


He is awfully cute, and definitely has that round Jamie-like face.


I'm sure Jamie is a great dad. And I'm sure Bobby is a great uncle. Like the kind that never marries, lives with a roommate, and always has good presents for his nephew.

I'm just sayin'! :-)

Woo! This is my first weekend in a long time in which I have absolutely nothing to do. I can't wait! Have a great one!

Happy (Belated) Birthday Bobby Deen!

(This shoulda gone up on Saturday, but it's the thought that counts.)



Bobby Deen turned a sweet 37 years old on Saturday. The "star" of Food Network's Road Tasted and frequent guest/sidekick/momma's boy of his mother Paula Deen's various food endeavors also helps run the restaurant that made his momma famous-- The Lady and Sons.

But you knew that already.

I think this is a good time to point out that I, in fact, am NOT Bobby Deen. It would be rather pretentious of me, if I were Bobby, to post pictures of myself celebrating my birth.

Don't get me wrong-- I'm lovin' all the emails I'm getting saying you "just met me last weekend at the restaurant" and that you're "the girl with the brown hair."

However, I don't think it states anywhere on this Web site that I am Bobby himself. As you've maybe figured out, www.bobbydeen.com redirects to www.ladyandsons.com. I guess I'm the next best option:-)

That's my Monday morning message. Sorry if I've disappointed any Deen Boy lovers:-( Just keep writing him at his momma's site and maybe she'll let him know.