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Hey Y'all!

As 2007 comes to an end, I just had to take this moment to say how much I appreciate all of y'all who have supported me this year. All my times on QVC this year were just wonderful. I had a ball! Y'all would think once Christmas comes and goes, I slow down, but that's not the way it goes. We have a tradition in our family that ALL Christmas decorations (including the Christmas tree) must be taken down and packed away before New Year's Eve. I just can't start a new year with last year's decorations still hanging, so the week after Christmas I take down everything Christmas and pack it away gently until next year. While I'm packing up my Christmas decorations, it gives me a chance to think back on the year. What a year it has been! My Paula Deen-Live tour was so much fun this Summer, we added two cities in November. My book tour kept me on the road for much of the Fall, but I loved every minute of it! Any chance I get to talk to, or meet with, fans is just such a joy for me.

I can't say enough about how much fun I have on QVC. With my friends at Smithfield by my side, I always have a blast, and I get to eat! Who could ask for anything more? I hope y'all have enjoyed the wonderful products Smithfield, QVC and I have shown you this year. If y'all didn't get my Smithfield Double Honey Cured Ham or my Smithfield Stuffed Turkey for the holidays, what are you waiting for? Easter is just around the corner, and I assure you, you will love ‘em! My Smithfield Ham Sausage is perfect for breakfast, and since I sell ‘em to y'all in a package of eight, you'll have plenty whenever you need it.

I hope each and every one of you have a wonderful New Year! I hope 2008 brings y'all all the good health, and happiness you deserve. I hope to see more of you in 2008 and, as always, I send y'all love and best dishes from my kitchen to yours!

Happy New Year!

Paula Deen