Let me get this straight...a man who, on his show, gorges himself on local cuisine, drinks like a fish, and chain smokes is lecturing someone else for being less than healthy on her show? Pot, kettle, and all that...

The truth is, there's a McDonald's on every corner and whether you choose to eat there once a year, 15 times a week, or never is completely your choice and McDonald's shouldn't be held accountable for your health problems. It's no secret that their food is crap and it's your choice if you want to eat it so much of it that it makes you sick. Same with Paula's recipes. Anyone can choose how many of her meals to cook and how often. Cooking Southern food is her thing and if someone is stupid enough to not realize constantly eating foods laden with fat and sugar could cause diabetes then it's no one's fault but theirs.

And are we supposed to believe that Mr. Bourdain has never had butter or sugar in any of his kitchens? I like his show (and his caustic wit) but these comments about Paula (and other chefs) make him seem like a bitter old man. At least Paula seems happy.