Friday, October 2, 2009

New Gig - Writing for Paula Deen

I have a little announcement. Okay, maybe "little" isn't the right word. I'm pretty excited about it. I think it's kind of a big deal...

I've got a new gig writing for PaulaDeen.com! I've been working with Paula's website team since August, but starting October you're going to see some pretty cool changes on her website. With a new team of contributing writers (me being one of them!) and a brand new site design Paula is set to make an impact on the web.

I'm going to be contributing monthly and I've already gotten October, November, and December articles written. It's amazing what goes on behind the scenes. Having to write Holiday themed articles months in advance is kind of surreal since I'm so used to blogging in real time. I had to put on one of my favorite Christmas/Winter cdsto get in the mood.

Does that mean changes for goodLife {eats} as well? I'm not ditching this blog in favor of a new, shiny platform for my recipes. I'll still be here finding the good in the kitchen and in life right along with you several times weekly. And no, I'm not suddenly going to add a stick (or two) of butter to everything.

I hope you'll check out the test run post of my very first article: Granola Bar Cookies. If you participate in StumbleUpon, I'd love your thumbs up if you enjoy this article and recipe.
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37 comments:

  1. oneordinarydayOctober 2, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Wow. That's wonderful. Congratulations!

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  2. Kate @ Savour FareOctober 2, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Congratulations! Hope you can take all the butter! My favorite Paula Deen recipe ever is deep fried cheesecake -- she takes a slice of cheesecake, tops it with chocolate, dips it in batter, deep fries it, adds more chocolate, whipped cream AND powdered sugar. It's insane.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 2, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    WOW!!! thats so HUGE!!! CONGRATS!!!! I love Paula!!!! i really hope you don't stop writting this blog! i love your recipes!

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  4. TracyOctober 2, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    I love Paula! Congrats!!

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  5. ElleOctober 2, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Huge congrats to you!!

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  6. MamaOtwins+1October 2, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    THAT IS WONDERFUL NEWS! I love Paula and her website.

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  7. Hoosier HomemadeOctober 2, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    Wow! How exciting! Maybe I can say I knew her when...
    ~Liz

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  8. AnonymousOctober 2, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    I'm so happy for you. Fantastic news! Hope yesterday's headache is miles away!

    ~ bettyj0

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  9. DustiOctober 2, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    WOW, that is very cool. Your photos are fab! You really take those with a point and shoot camera? Read your article on the granola bar cookies but didn't see anywhere that I could give it a "thumbs up". Found you through Culinary Snapshots.

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  10. DanaOctober 2, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Katie, that's huge! You deserve a big pat on the back and at least a new pair of shoes! I look forward to reading more. Well done!

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  11. JenniferOctober 2, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!! How exciting!!!!

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  12. Sara @ Our Best BitesOctober 2, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    Wow, look at you! Congratulations Miss Fancy Pants! That's so awesome. I can't wait to check out Paula's site and see your recipes featured. Yay!

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  13. CaraOctober 2, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    That is so amazing! Congrats!

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  14. KristaOctober 2, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    Wow, congratulations! That is so exciting and I wish you the best of luck with your new adventure! Can't wait to see/hear more about it as time goes by!

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  15. MonicaOctober 2, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    I love Paula Dean recipes! Congratulations on your new gig!!

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  16. AnonymousOctober 3, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Congrats! How awesome!

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  17. jane maynardOctober 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    you are so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  18. MarshaOctober 3, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Well done!! Love the recipe and your article! You will be a fantastic addition to her website. Blessing upon blessing... :-)

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  19. GudrunOctober 3, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    Congratulations! Great news, hope you will continue with your own blog. I love your photography and find your recipes inspiring. Keep up the good work!

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  20. Kristin @ Iowa Girl EatsOctober 3, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    That is amazing - what an opportunity! Congratulations!

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  21. angela@spinachtigerOctober 4, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Great recipe. I make something similar and I agree about cooking with kids and having healthy choice. Congratulations on your new gig.

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  22. CindyOctober 4, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    I love Paula Deen, am more excited than ever that she is going to team up with Kate Gosselin for a new show. Congratulations!!

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  23. www.oureverydayearth.comOctober 4, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Congratulations on the new gig! P.S. I love Good Life Eats and hope you will be continuing to maintain this blog as well?

    I voted for you on BloggersChoiceAwards and wondered if you would like to vote for my green education blog;
    http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/78212

    Thanks & good luck working with Paula,
    Martin

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  24. Michelle {Brown Eyed Baker}October 4, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS! What a wonderful and fun opportunity! I can't wait to read your contributions!

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  25. RecipeGirlOctober 5, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Congrats! And kudos to you for contributing a cookie recipe w/ 1/2 cup butter to Paula Deen ;) Have fun with your new gig!

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  26. KellyOctober 5, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Congratulations Katie! That's so exciting!!!

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  27. DeannaOctober 5, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Wow and Congrats! That is so cool. I love Paula's recipes and visit her site often. Can't wait to read your stuff!!

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  28. StephanieOctober 6, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    That IS a big deal. Congratulations to you. :)

    Now, off to check out your granola bar cookie recipe...

    stephanie@metropolitanmama.net

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  29. jenOctober 7, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Congrats!! That's so awesome. Now you'll have to put like 20 sticks of butter in everything :)

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  30. JoyOctober 9, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Ooh...congratulations! Wow, that is awesome! Have fun. I'm looking forward to it.

    PS -- I love butter, so bring it on honey. :)

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  31. UnknownOctober 11, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Congrats on your new gig - yay!!

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  32. AnonymousOctober 15, 2009 at 5:00 PM

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  33. The Hungry MouseOctober 15, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Congrats! That's just fantastic! :D

    +Jessie

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  34. Amy J in SCOctober 15, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    There's a ding dong around every corner Katie - shrug it off and keep on truckin' - you're doing fabulous!

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  35. Tara @ Feels Like HomeOctober 15, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    That is fabulous! Congratulations!

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  36. the traditional gourmandOctober 15, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    I say delete that comment! You are fabulous and don't need that kind of negativty on your blog.

    And congratulations!

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  37. Allyson KellnerOctober 15, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Congratulations! Great work!

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