Chef on Stage - Paula Deen at 17th Annual Philadelphia Festival of Food, Wine and Spirits

Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) will host Queen of Southern Cuisine, Paula Deen, for the 17th Annual Philadelphia Festival of Food, Wine and Spirits on October 16-18, 2015. Chef on Stage will run from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Saturday, October 17, 2015, and include a seated cooking demo with recipe secrets, cooking techniques and southern charm on stage at The Venue.

Deen has lost over 40 pounds and will share her favorite recipes lightened up on stage. Recipes will come from her soon-to-be-released 15th cookbook, entitled Paula Deen Cuts the Fat. Deen joins over two dozen other top chefs from the region and country including Chef Nicholas Elmi (Top Chef) and Nicole Gaffney (Food Network Star). Tickets are on sale now at www.vfcasino.com.