Met the Deen Boys in Savannah

Still in Georgia for work- but boy is this trip turning out to be something special!

Today, was a workshop day at the convention and I took part in a Culinary Tourism education training. Little did I know that meant I would be touring around Savannah all day eating local flavors from some of the best local establishments on what is called a “Foodie Tour!” So fitting for me, isn’t it.

Read more about culinary tourism on my farmers’ market blog.

On the tour we visited:

Wright Square Cafe

Savannah Bee Company Honey House

Lady and Sons: Side note- I met Paula's Deen sons (Jamie and Bobby Dean) at the restaurant

and had them sign a cookbook

Kitchens on the Square for cooking demonstrations

Mom & Nikki's Soul Food

Back in the Day Bakery

Leopold's Ice Cream

Polk's Fresh Market

The Distillery

And yes I was back at the Lady & Sons Restaurant for a stop on the Foodie Tour. While I was shopping in the Paula Deen gift shop (next to the restaurant) I was walking to go and pay for the copy of The Deen Bros Cookbook and I saw both of Paula’s sons (Jamie and Bobby Deen). Surprised and shock was my reaction. I asked Bobby if they would sign my cookbook and if I could get a photo with them and they were kind enough to do both. I told them I liked their cookbook because it had visits they had made to Missouri at a few of the local food businesses that I’ve worked with including Swiss Meats and The Blue Owl.

So, that has been my highlight of the trip, but the rest of the day was incredible. I was able to sample food at every stop including cupcakes, low-country boil, honey tasting, shrimp and grits, chocolate, fried chicken, ice cream and much more!

I think I could make Savannah has stolen a piece of my heart! How do they say "...a way to the heart is through soul food.”