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Paula Deen Says Diabetes Is a ‘Blessing,’ Makes Healthier Choices

Paula Deen refuses to heed her haters, quickly dismissing them in an interview Friday with Al Roker for the the Today show.’ In fact, the Food Network star, famous for her deep-fried, buttery recipes, says she feels it’s a “blessing” to reach an age where she even has to deal with diabetes.

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Reading While Eating for January 19: When Stars Collide

Thursday’s links discuss odd collaborations and box-office duds.

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Pass the Butter: Paula Deen’s 9 Most Gluttonous Recipes

Celebrity chef Paula Deen, who announced she has type 2 diabetes, has often been criticized for her calorie-laden, over-the-top concoctions. Here are nine of the most excessive delights ever cooked up in Deen’s kitchen.

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Butter Connoisseur Paula Deen Admits Type 2 Diabetes Battle

The celebrity chef with an affinity for butter, sugar and salt is battling a health disorder that is exacerbated by foods like butter, sugar and salt.

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The Food Network’s Oddest Holiday Recipes

The Food Network’s chefs have been known to come up with some less-than-appetizing dishes on occasion, but these ridiculous holiday recipes really take the (Kwanzaa) cake.

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After Beating Cancer, Chef Without Stomach Pens Cookbook

Writing a cookbook is a hard enough task. Now imagine doing it without a stomach.

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Paula Deen Named Hottest Celebrity Chef

The way to a man’s heart, they say, is through his stomach. Never has it been truer than in this Maxim study.

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Food Fight: Anthony Bourdain and Paula Deen Engage in War of Words

In Friday’s New York Post, Paula Deen fought back against Anthony Bourdain’s stinging comments. Surprisingly, it’s a recipe that doesn’t include butter.

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February’s Five Freshest Food Festivals

The blizzards may be upon us, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spice things up with a good chili. Here are NewsFeed’s five favorite February food festivals.

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Turkey Day Google Doodle: Ina Garten’s Thanksgiving Recipe

Need to make a Thanksgiving turkey, but stumped about the perfect recipe? You’ve got two options today, courtesy of the word wide web: First, check out NewsFeed’s idiot-proof 10-step guide to cooking the tastiest turkey. Then head over to Google, where they will set you up with a celebrity chef.