Paula Deen sent out a tweet today that said "It's back, y'all! My Cooking School shows are finally coming back to Lady_and_Sons," and provided this link with information on "Paula Deen's Cooking School"The description of the cooking school states:
Welcome to Paula Deen's Cooking School! Come join Paula and friends for a three-course cooking class in Savannah, Ga. Learn how to cook like the Queen of Southern Cuisine, and sample her sweet and savory dishes for yourself in this unique and interactive experience.
*Paula Deen's Cooking School is a fun, intimate and interactive cooking demonstration, however, it is not a traditional cooking class. Participants will not prepare their own dishes.
The classes are $250 dollars for a 3-course demonstration and are limited to 65 participants. The classes are being held at Ort Hall, which is directly next to The Lady and Sons in Savannah, GA. The first class is scheduled for October 25th from 10am - 2pm, and it looks like it is already sold out. There is a waiting list though.
I guess Paula is making ends meet by bringing people to her and making appearances (cooking shows, cruises, etc) as she hasn't been invited back on TV yet. $250 x 65 = $16,250 (before hall rental, food costs, etc.), which isn't bad for a day's work, but it certainly isn't close to what she is used to making.