It’s no secret I’m so tight with The Lady and Sons they’re probably gonna call me later today to invite me for Sunday dinner. The mere thought of anything whipped up by Paula, Jamie and Bobby Deen has me sloppy-droolin’ like a baby cutting molars.
I know what I’m talkin’ about–earlier this summer we enjoyed dinner at The Lady and Sons restaurant in Savannah. Though
the Deens were traveling elsewhere, we weren’t disappointed; Phil and his lovely bride, Julie, took good care of us.
For those of you newer to PENSIEVE, Phil-the-webmaster discovered my blog when I was making up stories about Paula a while back and it was fast friendship from the get-go.
(You can thank HIM for the wonderful giveaways I’ll tell ya about in a few!!)
If you’d like a true taste of the South, you must visit The Lady and Sons! Dinner starts with complimentary hoe cakes and biscuits–if you aren’t careful, you could make a meal of those!
It was a difficult choice, but in the end, we opted for the buffet rather than ordering from the menu–it was a feast for the eyes…the nose..the TONGUE
! Mountains of fried chicken, a shrimp boil that made me long for the low country, country fried steak and gravy (so worth the heart attack), and the sides and veggies? DON’T GET ME STARTED ON THOSE! Creamed corn, butter beans, black-eyed peas, macaroni and cheese, perfectly mashed potatoes…it’s a blessing we don’t live closer ’cause just TALKIN’ ABOUT THIS made me gain five pounds–the button just popped off my shorts!
I couldn’t wait for today’s Bloggy Giveaway–not only is it a chance for me to share my love and affection for all things PaulaDeenY’all, it’s my most expensive offering of the week–over $100 from PaulaDeen.com. Let’s get to it:
The giveaways ~
$50 Paula Deen Giftcard
Country Cookbook Set (RV: $32.90)
Paula’s Seasoning Set–nothin’ says DE-licious like Silly Salt and Butt Massage! (RV: $29.90)
Y’all, these are such FABULOUS GIVEAWAYS, be sure to follow the simple entry requirements to be eligible ~
- All you have to do is visit Jamie’s blog, READ, then COMMENT to any of his posts telling him you came because of Robin @ PENSIEVE, and in your own words "encourage" him to check out my blog.
OR
- Look around pauladeen.com and end by commenting on her contact page that you appreciate today’s giveaways at PENSIEVE. Feel free to tell her how much you adore my blog and she really should be reading…I’m just sayin’.
Optional:
- If you’re on twitter or plurk, mention today’s giveaway with a link back to this post (follow me on twitter @pensieverocks)
- If you’re writing about Bloggy Giveaways, mention this giveaway in your post.
THEN, let me know in comments which of these you’ve done; people who do more than one thing earn additional entries 🙂 (do all four? 4X the chance of winning).
Last thing, I’m on the fence as to whether or not to award one BIG giveaway or divide this into three giveaways so more people can win. If you have an opinion, please vote…you’ll find out my decision by Monday at midnight when I post winners of my giveaways 🙂 (NOT required for giveaway eligibility…just a fun thing!).
Oh, ONE BIG GIVEAWAY, for sure. I want the motherload!! I am a Paula FREAK, so I’m just sure I’ll win. 🙂
Oops! I forgot to mention that I visited Jamie’s and Paula’s sites and mentioned your name. And I also forgot to tell you that I will be in Savannah in April, and I hope beyond hope that I will be sitting my little hiney just where yours was in the picture. Can’t wait!!
Ok, I left a comment at Paula’s AND Jamie’s places. And I twittered!!
YEAH, I hope to win the whole caboddle!
This Georgia Peach LOVES The Lady and Sons. I commented on both Jamie’s blog and Paula’s website. I am about to tweet your giveaway. Thanks for hosting!
Shall I dazzle you again with my superb use of the English language? Some “all more chances” and “doing saying” for ya? I read that to my Phil yesterday and I swear, I haven’t heard the man laugh that hard in a long time.
I went to Jamie’s blog. 🙂
I stopped by Paula’s site today! 😀
Crossing my fingers on this great prize. (I left a comment on Jaime’s blog.)
Ok girl you are tweeted, stumbled, and I left a comment on Jamie’s blog that you are stalking him =)
Only do the big honking giveaway if you are going give it to me, hehehe.
Luv ya!
On my way to comment on Jamie’s blog! Sounds like a great prize!
I did three outta four AND I voted. (Mama doesn’t Plurk.) Who loves ya, baby? (Jamie and Paula’s staff are going to think I’m completely insane, but hey, they won’t be far off, I s’pose, right?)
I left a comment on Jamie’s blog!
Thanks!
Oh, dear. I think I’ve found my soul sister. I’ll reveal a secret to you that I tell no one. I have taught my children to call Paula….Grandma. There ya go. Don’t tell, ok?
I’ll twitter ya (that kind of sounds dirty, huh?) and leave comments for Jamie and Paula!
Twittering this one!
I commented through Paula’s Contact link. Thanks for the giveaway!
nonnie4sj at gmail dot com
Paula is my mother’s hero, but I have to admit I’ve never made one of her recipes.
I’m going to have to try now.
I left a comment on Jamie’s blog describing you as a loyal fan and not an obsessive scary one. I’ll twitter it for ya too!
Hi! Visited Jamie and Paula’s sites! What an awesome giveaway!
ouch, now I am starving!!!
love that woman!!!!
twittered and left comments on both their sites!!
OK, I’ve commented on Jamie’s blog AND left a comment on pauladeen.com’s contact page. What a fun prize package!! I love Paula–she is such a hoot!
I voted for one big giveaway
I twittered & left comments on both sites.
Can’t wait to see who wins!!!
I need to unbutton my pants. Those biscuits look GOOD!
I voted for 1 big giveaway! I do hope I can take my mom to Lady & Sons someday. Maybe for her birthday next year (today is her birthday and I would most definitely be giving her this prize if I win!)
Steph
Okay, girl, I left a comment on Jamie’s blog. 🙂
You’ve got to enter both of mine, too, and I’ve got to enter the rest of yours. My “biggie” isn’t a definite yet – still waiting to see.
Oh, and I stumbled. 🙂
Oh man, that fried chicken looks to die for! We can’t get any good southern cooking out here on the left coast. How am I supposed to make it another 2 years???
I visited Jamie’s page… and I agreed with you: we need to see pictures of that dawg!
ok i left a comment on jaime and paula’s sites. I am a big fan of Paula myself, she’s just so awesome and funny!! 🙂
Great giveaway! I hope I’m the lucky winner.
Well, I *tried* to comment at Jamie’s…. it’s not working over there for some reason.
Well. the Deens are going to think you a little bit on the stalker side…apparently many of us have fulfilled your simple requirements, myself included. Twittered, commented at both places.
However, I have not posted anything about bloggy giveaway carnival this time around as the last two times it was an insane time-sucker-uppper for me. (but I did find some fun new blogs to visit…which just means more of my every day time gets sucked into blog land)
I hope my investment here will pay off. =)
I just left a comment on Jamie’s blog and made sure I mentioned Robin at Pensieve!
Left a comment at Jamie’s place – Due to some internet problems at work, I didn’t get one left at Paula’s, so I will have to come back this afternoon to try again. Will let you know!!
I commented on Paula’s site – thanks for the giveaway. Spread the wealth!
I commented on Jamie’s blog and posted on my own. Awesome giveaway!!!
I commented on her contact page and Jamie’s blog, off to twitter about it too! I love my adopted grandmother Paula Deen!!!
i viited jamies blog. and posted on his 2 yr old late story.
Left a comment on Jamie’s blog and now I am keeping my fingers crossed.
Jamie’s blog for me! I think this is one GREAT giveaway!! Thanks :o)
OMG! I flippin’ LOVE Paula!
I think one big prize. I went to Jamie’s blog and Paula’s. I signed up for her newsletter. Thanks.
commented on jamie’s blog.
totally count me in!
Alrighty, went to Jaime and commented. Contacted Paula too and told her about you and ME..LOL. And I tweeted your giveaway! Count me in for 3 and I prefer 1 big old giveaway.
Thanks hun!
I commented about PENSIEVE on Paula’s site and let her know how much I appreciated the giveaways. Lots of great info on both sites. Thanks for the contest!
I visited Jacks’s blog and left a big ol’ comment and included your link so he can check it out!
phillipsonlygirl at gmail dot com
Of course we blogged! I love PAULA DEEN!
http://kristiniac.blogspot.com/2008/07/wednesdays-worthies_30.html
We twittered (kristinialeanna)
Woo Hoo, I have commented on Jamie’s blog and I insisted he visit you! And I posted on Plurk! Nice giveaway!!!!
You better believe I went to Jamie’s blog and commented. I tried going to the site but for some reason it wouldn’t open for me, bad luck I guess. Winning this giveaway might make me feel better! LOL!
Hey Girl! I left you a comment on Jamie’s blog with a link back to you, twittered you at http://twitter.com/candaceclayton , and blogged about you at my website! So, that’s three for me!
I think one big prize would be perfect!
Thanks!
I commented on Paula’s contact page!!! My MOM loves this woman and her cooking!! Please choose me I would love to give this prize package to my Mom!
I left a comment over at Jamie’s. So hopefully he will notice you and then you can quit pretending! lol.
I left a comment on Jamie’s blog and Twittered your giveaway (SuperWomanRocks), so please give me TWO entries into the contest!!
Great giveaway, by the way. Love this stuff!
I love this giveaway! Paula’s stuff is wonderful… it was fun going to Jamie’s blog and Paula’s website…I can’t believe I haven’t found them before. I’d like to win the whole package…what a blessing you are, to give these things away. Thanks.
I posted on both sites and I even left Paula a link to your blog!
I commented on Jamie’s blog. I hope you get what you want. I would sure love to win Paula’s goodies. I absolutely LOVE her cooking show!
I posted on Jamie’s blog and commented at Paula’s site.
I also twittered about the giveaway!
Amber in Virginia
mommyof3inva(at)yahoo(dot)com
Great giveaway!
I commented at both Paula’s site and on Jamies blog and I tweeted about it too. Hope I win. Thanks Robin.
Wouldn’t it be great if Paula Deen “dropped” by your blog for a visit?! I’m hoping she does.
Hello! I commented on Jamie’s site–what a treat that was! I’d looove to get down South and eat at his restaurant someday!
Thanks for the chance to win!
I left a comment on Paula’s page. I would love to win! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
I left a comment for both Jamie & Paula! Please count me in. I hope you get a visit from both of them 🙂
I stopped over at Jamie’s blog and Paula’s site. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
I left a comment on Jamie’s blog.
I would say all or nothing! Even if I don’t win any part, someone should really enjoy the whole she-bang!
I commented on Jamie’s blog (it really was quite an entertaining read!) and sent a comment to Paula Deen.
Leaving comments on your behalf in the most genteel manner. I will simple expire if I am selected as a winner. Love Paula and the fellas…wish I could enjoy their personal company! Thanks again for hosting such amazing contests and a fun, informative site! I’m divided on the one prize vs splitting. I tend to go in the direction to share the wealth and make as many entrants enjoy the surprise of winning as possible!
I left a comment at Jaime’s blog.
And if you pick my name first, then just do 1 big giveaway. If you don’t get my name first, then split it up so I have more chances. 🙂
That was fun! I left a comment on Jamies blog. You are so funny!
I left a comment on Jamie’s blog. Thanks Robin!
I commented on Jamie’s Blog and posted your contest here.
http://samsakara.blogspot.com/2008/07/pensieve-contest.html
I’m so hungry now… I want some fried chicken! yumm… Great site and great giveaway. I visited Paula’s and Jamie’s sites. I twittered and left comments on both.
Thanks!
afroken@ereckordz.com
I commented on Jamie’s blog. Great giveaway. I love Paula, Jamie and Bobby.
I sang your praises to Paula Deen! And by all means, PLEASE leave the items bundled together for one big giveaway. It’s awesome!
THANK YOU
I posted on Jamie’s blog and also posted at Paula’s site thanking her for the prizes!
I want to WIN, BABY!
I left a comment on Jamies blog and contact info. for Paula!!
jenroberson42@yahoo.com
The Deens ROCK. Great giveaway.
I just tweeted. I’m about to go to Jamie and Paula’s sites and comment there. And, I’m for spreading the wealth by separating into three prizes.
Sorry for the double comment, but I’ve been trying to comment on Jamie’s blog and I keep getting the same error. It says “Unable to receive your comment at this time.” boo!
I made the comment on Paula Deen’s page
This was FUN! I left a comment at both Jamie’s blog and Paula’s website.
Thanks!
dbstout{at}juno{dot}com
One big honkin giveaway!!
I LOVE me so Paula Deen! Never miss her shows, and have two of her cookbooks. I have my wish list that has the rest of them on it.
Thank you for this amazing giveaway!
Oh, I went to her site and left a wonderful note about you fabulous you are!!
this is a great giveaway! I went to Paula’s site to thank her for the giveaway. Everyone needs some appreciation!
Thanks for the giveaway. I commented on Jamie’s blog. I went and sent Paula something too.
I would love to win this. She’s great. After filling out all my personal info I left a comment like you asked on the contact page. Thanks for the chance.
I posted the comment before this and wanted to let you know I also left a comment on Jamie’s blog. Hope this means another chance for me!!!!
I left a message on Jamie’s blog.
Thank you for the great giveaway!!!
Lois
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I commented on Jamie’s blog. Yum.
Visited Jamie’s blog and left my comment there. Would LOVE to win this one.
Oh…the last giveaway should be one big giveaway!!!!!!!! 🙂
Thanks again for offering this oen.
Hey! Commented on Paula’s contact page. I didnt even know she had an online store and told her I found it thanks to YOU! Fun, Fun, FUN giveaway, thanks!
Hello Robin, What a fabulous giveaway prize package! My husband loves to cook and entertain. His birthday is in September and these goodies would make great birthday gifts for him! I did the first two requirements. I don’t have a blog, so I couldn’t do the last two. I do subscribe to your lovely blog. Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks very much…..Cindi
I sent Paula a message!
oh my gosh this is like a dream come true for a cooking fanatic. enter me please! I commented on Paula’s website. I love her stuff and appreciate the chance to get some free.
Left a comment on Jamie’s blog 🙂
Happy bloggin!
OMG! Thanks alot! It is now 7AM and I have a craving for fried chicken! 🙂 Just posted on Jaime’s blog about your small obsession! 😉
I LOVE LOVE LOVE all things Deen! I left a comment on Jamie’s blog for you!
I commented on Jaime’s blog. I too enjoy Paula and her boys. Would love to go to Lady and
sons. Thanks for the giveaway.
I get the Paula Deen newsletter – although I don’t recall signing up for it.
What is a Hoe cake?
I’d love to go eat at that restaurant. I’m so much better at going out for dinner than cooking it. I know where my strengths lie.
WARNING… do not read the menu of avaiable foods at Jamie’s site if you are starving like I am. WOW!!! Now I have to mop up the drool off my keyboard. LOL!!!
I sent Jamie a message and I sent Paula a message telling her I am beyond grateful for your giveaway.
Do you see me? I’m waiving my hands around, jumping up and down saying “pick me! pick me!”.
LOL!
Would love to win this. I put a comment on Paula’s contact page.
I commented on Jamie’s blog. I ADORE Paula Deen!! Thanks for the giveaway!
I posted on Jamie’s blog and I commented on Paula’s site – and I mentioned you both times:) Thanks for an awesome giveaway!
left a comment at Jaime’s place too!
I left a comment, new to this so hope I did it right! I love Paula and her boys, I have most of her books!
Hi Robin:
I visited Jamie’s blog and gave him 3 options as to who sent me over. I am pretty sure he will get it right.
I really don’t have a strong opinion on whether to divide the gifts or not, but I am sure whatever you choose with be a blessing to the winner(s).
I left a comment on Paula’s contact page. I am very excited about the chance of winning one of her cookbooks!
I left Jamie a comment & encouraged to visit here.
Thanks for the contest.
Oh, he will visit. Now that I dropped the hint.
It depends. If you draw a name and it isn’t me, divide into 3 gifts. If it is me. I would like it all.
FAB-OLA prizes. Whooo hooo!
I commented on Jamie’s blog! Awesome giveaway!
alainamj (AT) yahoo (DOT) com
I went to Paula’s site and commented – thanks for the great giveaway!
I definitely just left Paual a note about your site. I hope it works!!
I checked out Jamies blog, I had no idea he had one…thanks for the info!
gratefulsoul at hotmail.com
2 entries for me, please! I commented on Jamie’s site and Paula’s site. Great giveaway. 🙂
Mmmm! Good give away. I encouraged Jamie to come visit you. ~fingers crossed~ It’s in the entry about 3 softball games. Thanks for the entry.
Commented on Paula’s site. Thanks!
gkstratos@yahoo.com
I commented on Jamie’s blog…Thanks for sharing his blog and the awesome giveaway!
heatherlbrandt (at) verizon (dot) net
Visited Jamie’s blog and read and commented! Thank you for the giveaway!
oooo wud luv this
i left a message for miss paula deen . . . thanks! kristen
I commented on Paula Deen’s website. I say three giveaways – then the odds are better for me. 🙂
I left Paula a comment. Great prize pack. Thanks for the chance to win.
dj3hill98(at)bellsouth(dot)net
HI Robin, I left a note for Paula thanking her and sending her your way and posted on Jamie’s blog. What fun. Thanks! I’d be happy to win it all or just one of the Paula Deen prizes.
I left a comment on Jaime’s blog. This sounds delish!
Left a message for Jamie!
Great giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Blessings
Sue
marklovessue@numail.org
i left one at paulas too! this is an amazing giveaway! so neat!
I went to his blog and told him to come visit your blog, so I hope he comes to check it out! I really hope I win this great giveaway! Thank you SO MUCH!
I commented to Paula for ya, Hope she takes a look at your great blog..
I visited Jaime’s blog and left a comment! Hope he visits you. 🙂
I commented on both Jamie’s and Paula’s sites.
I commented over at Jamie’s blog
jceko77@yahoo.com
I commented on Paula Deen’s contact page
jceko77@yahoo.com
omg, this is an awesome package. I left a comment on Jamie’s blog! thanks
I went to Paula’s site. I signed up for her email and left a comment about you.
Thanks for your generosity!
KJ
kjmt42 [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Awesome giveaway! I posted on Jamie’s blog!
Voted for one big giveaway. Love the restaurant. Yumo. Oops thats someone else. GREAT giveaway
I left a contact on Paula’s page for ya!
Thanks!
Megret
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com
I commented on Jamie’s blog with my encouragement. Cute, cute! We are hug fans of the Deen family!
I left a comment to on Paula’s webpage telling her how nice it was to have a contest on Pensieve!
I visited Jaime and Paula’s page and made comments! THANKS for the great giveaway! I would love love love to win! I am watching Paula’s Party right now! 🙂
I posted on Jamies blog under
hey y’all….i’m late. again
Divide this into three giveaways
I left a comment on Jamie’s blog and was sure to mention Pensive. Please pick me, I love PAula and I hopefully going to eat at Lady and Sons for the first time next week!
oh i stopped by the sights- I love paula deen
I commented at Paula Deen’s site and I did mention your blog to her. Maybe she’ll visit!! As for the goodies, I think spreading the wealth is more fun. Just think, three happy people instead of just one.
I sent a comment to Paula Deen.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I posted this on Twitter (@AprilTara) and I also left a comment on Paula’s website.
We’ve been Southerners for generations but thanks to the good ol’ US military we’ve been “displaced” Southerners for a while. But my mom got the chance to see Paula speak when she was in Omaha a couple of years ago. She LOVES Paula and even though I do too, I’d send this to Momma if I won.
I popped over to Paula’s site and assured her that you were not twisting my arm to get me to encourage her to visit over here. I’m sure she believed me. 🙂
Enjoy the day!
karen
I just came back from Jamie’s blog. It sounds like he has his hands full with Jack. I wish my kids were two again!
Thanks…
rlgrady [at] yahoo dot com
Hi,
Just visited Jamie and read about his cute, energetic 2 yr old and let him know you sent me!
I commented to Paula on her page. 🙂
One big giveaway! YAY!
I visited Paula Deen’s website and left a comment.
I blogged you here:
http://carolsbloggys.blogspot.com/2008/08/pensieve-enter-by-803-and-you-could-win.html
blogged-check
Jamie’s blog-check
Paula Deen-check
and followed on Twitter-check
solta(at)hotmaildotcom
I did all four: I commented on both required websites, I blogged about this, and I am following you on twitter.
Thanks for the chance to win. Great prizes.
I went to Jamie’s and Paula’s sites. I am a huge fan of Paula and I never even knew she had a blog, but I guess who doesn’t have a blog these days. Thanks for channeling me over to these blogs, especially Paula’s. I dream of her cooking for me and I would Love to cook in her gorgeous kitchen with her. I’d gladly clean-up, too. Anyway, thanks for hosting this great giveaway.
I went to both sites and left comments or submitted the contact form. I also blogged ya:
http://mommyland512.blogspot.com/2008/08/paula-deen-giveaway-at-pensieve.html
Great giveaway, thanks!
I wish we had a Lady and her Son’s resturant here,everything I love is there ,it all looks so good,someday I will go to Ga just to eat there. I subscribed to Paula’s site. The picture you posted and talk of the buffet makes me want to hop in the car and drive for 20 hours.Count me in
I visited Paual Deen and told her all about how wonderful you AND she both are!
Thanks for the chance and I really am happy I somehow landed here 🙂
Awesome! I sent Paula a note on her contact page!
What a great bunch of prizes! I’d be happy to win any of them! I left a comment on Paula’s contact page and posted on Jamie’s blog!