Chef Paula Deen’s Housekeeper Caught with Her Hand in the Cookie Jar

Paula Deen’s former house keeper pleaded guilty to charges of theft on Monday, December 20, 2010 for stealing $100,000 worth of men’s and women’s jewelry from the Food Network star’s home in Wilmington Island, GA.

Charged with theft on May 5th, 2010, for attempting to pawn Paula Deen’s $18,000 earrings,
Mary Alice White will now be spending the next 18 months in prison, followed by 6 years on probation.

White was considered “part of the family” by Paula Deen and her husband, Michael Groover, during her nine-month employment. Way to pay back the Queen of Cuisine for her kindness…

Happy Holidays, y’all!