Rachael Ray

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This article is about the person. For her television series, see Rachael Ray (TV series). For the Anthony Trollope novel, see Rachel Ray (novel).
Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray.jpg
Ray in April 2007
Born Rachael Domenica Ray
(1968-08-25) August 25, 1968 (age 55)
Glens Falls, New York, U.S.
Spouse(s) John Cusimano (2005–present)
Website rachaelray.com
Culinary career
Cooking style Quick and easy
Television show(s)

Rachael Domenica Ray (born August 25, 1968) is an American television personality, businesswoman, celebrity cook and author. She hosts the syndicated daily talk and lifestyle program Rachael Ray, and three Food Network series (30 Minute Meals, Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels, and $40 a Day).[1] Other programs to her credit include Rachael Ray's Week In A Day and the reality format shows Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off, Rachael vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off and Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off. Ray has written several cookbooks based on the 30 Minute Meals concept, and launched a magazine Every Day with Rachael Ray, in 2006. Ray's television shows have won three Daytime Emmy Awards.

Early life

Rachael Ray was born in Glens Falls, New York.[2][3][4] When Ray was 8, her family moved to Lake George, New York. Her mother managed restaurants in New York's Capital District.[2]

In 1995, Ray moved to New York City.[5] One of her first jobs there was at the candy counter at Macy's, where she eventually managed the fresh foods department. She later helped open a New York City market. Moving back to upstate New York, Ray managed Mister Brown's Pub at The Sagamore, a hotel on Lake George. From there, she became a buyer at Cowan & Lobel, a gourmet market in Albany. Ray credits the concept of 30 Minute Meals to her experience working at the store, where she met people who were reluctant to cook. She taught a course in which she showed how to make meals in less than thirty minutes. With the success of her "30 Minute Meals" classes, WRGB (the local CBS TV affiliate) asked her to appear in a weekly segment on their newscasts. This, along with a public radio appearance and the publication of her first book, led to a Today show spot and her first Food Network contract in 2001.

Career

Cooking

Ray teaches simple recipes that she says can be completed in 30 minutes or less, although critics claim that her concept does not include preparation.[6] Ray says that her Sicilian maternal grandfather, Emmanuel Scuderi, and her Cajun ancestry serve as a strong influence on her cooking. She uses ingredients such as fresh herbs, garlic and chicken stock to boost flavors. She believes that measuring "takes away from the creative, hands-on process of cooking" and instead favors approximations such as "half a palmful."

To critics of her shortcut techniques, Ray responds, "I have no formal anything. I'm completely unqualified for any job I've ever had." [5] She has also repeatedly said, "I'm not a chef."[7]

On her television programs, she has used catchphrases such as "E-V-O-O" (extra-virgin olive oil), "yum-o," "G.B." (garbage bowl), "Oh my gravy!", "entréetizer" (entrée-sized appetizer), "stoup" (cross between a soup and stew),[8] and "choup" (thicker than a soup but thinner than a chowder).[9] In 2007, The Oxford American College Dictionary announced the addition of the term EVOO, short for extra-virgin olive oil, which Ray had helped to popularize, and credited her with coining the phrase.[10][11]

Television

In 2005, Ray signed a deal to host a syndicated daytime TV talk show.[12] The show, Rachael Ray, premiered on September 18, 2006. Recurrent appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show were used to fuel the launch, much as Dr. Phil's show was spun off based on his own frequent visits to Oprah.[13] The show tapes in New York City. In coordination with the syndication announcement, Ray said, "People know me for my love of food, but I have so much more I want to share."

On January 12, 2008, Ray's television series Rachael's Vacation premiered on the Food Network.[14] The show was a five-part food travelogue shot in various European countries.[15]

In 2008, Ray became a television executive producer[16] of a short-lived Latin cooking show on the Food Network called Viva Daisy!, starring Daisy Martínez.
In January 2012, Rachael was one of the two team captains, Guy Fieri being the other, in the Food Network reality series Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off.[17]

Magazines

In 2003, Ray posed for the men's magazine FHM.[5] In a March 2009 interview with Nightline, Ray defended her decision to pose in the magazine.[18]

The Reader's Digest Association launched Ray's magazine Every Day with Rachael Ray on October 25, 2005. The magazine featured seven issues in 2006, and increased to ten issues in 2007. In October 2011 Meredith Corporation the show.[19]

Product endorsements

Ray at the Red Dress Collection in 2007

In November 2006, Ray became a spokeswoman for Nabisco crackers. She appears in commercials and on boxes for the many Nabisco products. Many boxes with Ray's picture have her recipes. In February 2007, WestPoint Home launched sheets, blankets, and coverlets designed by Ray.[20] Within six months, WestPoint expanded Ray's bed and bath line to include the "Moppine," a two-in-one dish towel/oven mitt, as Ray is often seen with a kitchen towel over her shoulder that doubles for her as an ersatz mitt.[21]

In March 2007, the Dunkin' Donuts company announced Ray as its celebrity endorser, mainly of its coffee, since she had denied being able to make coffee herself.[22] As part of a promotional campaign, Ray describes the company's coffee as "fantabulous."[23]

In May 2007, Ray's recipes were made available on AT&T cellular phones via the "Rachael Ray Recipes on the Run" feature.[24] In July 2008, Rachael Ray's "Nutrish" pet food was introduced. The dog foods are created from recipes that Ray developed for her pit bull, Isaboo. All proceeds from the sale of these products go to Rachael's Rescue, a charity founded by Ray to help at-risk animals.[25]

Personal life

On September 24, 2005, in Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, Ray married John Cusimano, an American lawyer and lead singer of the rock band The Cringe. She owns homes in Lake Luzerne, New York, and Manhattan's Greenwich Village.[26][27]

Charity work

In 2006, Rachael Ray launched a nonprofit organization called Yum-O! The mission of Yum-O! is to “empower kids and their families to develop healthy relationships with food and cooking". This is achieved by teaching families to cook, feeding hungry kids, and funding cooking education”.[28][29]

Bibliography

Cookbooks

Awards and recognition

Emmy Awards and nominations

Year Award Subject Result
2006 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Outstanding Service Show 30 Minute Meals Won
2006 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Outstanding Service Host 30 Minute Meals Nominated
2007 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Outstanding Talk Show Host Rachael Ray Nominated
2008 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Outstanding Talk Show Rachael Ray Won
2009 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Outstanding Talk Show Rachael Ray Won
2009 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Outstanding Talk Host Rachael Ray Nominated
2009 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Outstanding Service Host 30 Minute Meals Nominated
2010 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Outstanding Talk Host Rachael Ray Nominated
2011 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Outstanding Talk Host Rachael Ray Nominated
2012 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Outstanding Talk Host Rachael Ray Nominated
2013 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Outstanding Talk Host Rachael Ray Nominated

Other awards and honors

References

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