Paula Deen's New Years Resolutions

We all know her. We all love her for her Southern charm, comfort cooking, and quirkiness. However, there are some things about Paula Deen that get on my nerves. That is why I have proposed the following as potential Paula Deen New Years Resolutions.

Stop smoking. A little known fact about Paula Deen, according to her autobiography It Ain't All About the Cookin' is that she is a smoker.

Curb the swearing like a sailor habit. Something else I learned about her in her autobiography. I was shocked to see that sweet little Paula Deen has a mouth on her!

Stop eating while you're cooking. Seriously, it's kinda gross, Paula. She likes to taste her delicious food, which I get, but can't she do it off camera? She licks her fingers and then goes back to cooking.

Get hubby Michael to shave. He is a sea captain in real life, and he plays the role quite well. But he looks a little too shaggy for me. Kind of like Ernest Hemingway meets Tom Hanks in Cast Away meets Mr. Whiskers in the Cranberry Thanksgiving book.

Cut down on the butter intake. Yes, "butter y'all!" is Paula's catchphrase, but I don't think her arteries are thanking her. Take some guidance from fellow Food Networker Rachael Ray and use some olive oil once in awhile.

Lose a little weight. Now I love Paula dearly, I really do. But sorry Paula, you're a little hefty. I would be too if I could cook like you!

Calm down. Has anyone else noticed our Southern belle gets a little too excited a little too easily?

Dye her hair. Although she really doesn't need to; she looks her age.

In all honesty, I hope PD stays the same. She is so down-to-earth and friendly!