Wow! Talk about a Hallmark moment! I was so touched when the LML presented me with all of your birthday wishes! I didn’t know that you could send so many hugs through a blog. Thank you for over 1,000 world-wide irreplaceable and unforgettable messages. I will cherish them all!
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p.s. how much did LML pay you to say such nice things???
08.27.08 @ 12:06 pm
Happy B-day Rachael….
I love your 30 minute meals I even got my niece your cook books so she too can learn to cook good meals in little time.Have a great day.
08.27.08 @ 2:46 pm
You are an inspiration to us all girl.Your personal twists on otherwise somewhat boring meals have got me doing some experimenting in the kitchen.
Thanks
08.27.08 @ 2:50 pm
Rachael you are a wonderfull young lady. You make me laugh every day. Thank you
08.27.08 @ 3:19 pm
Hi Rach,
Sorry me missed your “B” Day. Happy belated. I absoulutley adore you, as do many others. I Hope your never alone, if you are there is always me! LOL. Right
Well, Orange you glad I wrote…..
Love Always,
Michael
08.27.08 @ 7:52 pm
Hi Rachel,
Happy Belated B-day!
Enjoy watching you on the Food Network and also enjoy watching the Rachel Ray Show!
08.27.08 @ 8:36 pm
Dear Rachael ~
And we cherish you… Thank you for all you do for your fans-
Make this the best decade ever!!!
We love ya Rach !!!
Rose xoxoxoxo
08.28.08 @ 9:00 am
Hey Rach-
You make me smile and laugh with your humor and warmth every day. Have a wonderful b-day as I am sure that John and Issy will make it a special day. Many happy returns.
Alisa
08.28.08 @ 12:03 pm
Dear Rach,
1st let me say Haouli la Hanau, means happy birthday in hawaiian, love all your shows, and mag. I wish your you all the greatest. If you could please do a show on those family members or friends who have been thru the Cancer journey with a loved one.
All My Aloha’s
Midge
08.28.08 @ 12:24 pm
Hello,Rachael
I am sorry that i forgot your “B” day. So Happy Birthday Girl. You are such a wonderful person, and you always make me laugh. Because of you i got my husband watching your 30 minute meals show and he is all into cooking. He loves to experiment on food now. Thank you for being you.
Sincerely,
Janie
08.28.08 @ 2:58 pm
Happy Belated Birthday!
I’ve spent the summer recovering from surgery and I’ve spent alot of time watching your shows and gotten tons of ideas for when I’m well enough to get back into the kitchen.
you’re awesome!
08.28.08 @ 4:06 pm
HI RACH, HAPPY BELETED B.DAY PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I HAVE NOT MISSED ONE OF YOUR SHOWS AND I HOPE TO SEE MANY. SEPT.8 WELL NOT GET HERE SOON EOUGHT. HAVE A BLESS DAY.
PAT.
08.28.08 @ 10:00 pm
Hi Rachael,
Hope you had a very blessed birthday; and I too am sorry I missed it. I’ve been helping my family get ready for my dad’s birthday which is this coming Sunday.
Think we’re going to do a end of Summer/Labor Day/Birthday cookout with lots of “yummo” and “How cool is that?”
Will try to E-mail you some pics of all of us really enjoying family time.
Ginny G.
Ps Our cat Sylveah sends meows and hugs to you, John, and Isaboo.
08.28.08 @ 10:39 pm
HEY RACHAEL,
I HAVE TO SAY YOUR SHOW IS ONE OF MY TOP FAV. TV SHOWS THERE IS. IT FUNNY ME AND MY BOYFRIEND JUST GOT A PLACE TOGETHER AND HE ASKED ME WHAT COOKWAER SET I WANTED AND I TOLD HIM I WANT THE RACHAEL RAY SET HE LOVE YOUR SHOW WE AER BIG FANS. =] WELL TAKE CARE.
JOSELINE.
08.29.08 @ 9:49 am
Hi Rachael,
Wish u a very happy birth day(belated) I m Tibetan girl from NYC and i love ur show and i saw ur show first time,when i was in India.Anyhow God bless u.
Ur frd
Tenzin
08.29.08 @ 10:20 am
I love your show and watch it almost every day. As a retired H.Ec. teacher I am agitated over a couple of things I see. One is the fire hazard caused be wearing long flowing sleeves. Another is setting your shopping bag on the counter where you are preparing foods later. Still another is you do not turn the flame off before you wrap the pasta pot with the shawl-like pot holders.
08.29.08 @ 3:32 pm
happy birthday to you and many more
08.29.08 @ 3:52 pm
Happy belated Birthday. I am a bog fan of yours and I just found your blog. How cool. I hope that you had a good day.
08.29.08 @ 4:43 pm
Dear Rachael,
I have been married for 33 years and since watching your show my husband is so thrilled at the different dishes i have done. Thanks for everything
neva
08.30.08 @ 1:50 am
Hi Rach!
(Virginia)
Happy B~lated 40th!! I just celebrated my 48th in July … so believe me, 40 don’t hurt a bit … I dunno about the big 5-0 though. That number may make me go MMM, how’d I get here (haha). Love your 30-min meals, all your shows, your mag, your humor/wit/ energetic personality… you are so COOL! I especially love the way you LOVE YOUR MOMMA! I can so relate to that. My mom is “my world” of course my hubby is too. My mom “Phyllis” just celebrated her 50th HIGH SCHOOL REUNION from Gary High School (Gary, WV). Can you believe that? Class of ‘58 and it’s such a large class too. We had the 50th Reunion in Charleston, WV 7-9 Aug 2008. Everyone that ever graduated Gary High School was there including my two Aunts (Molly & Charlotte). It was SO MUCH FUN! I am an honorary “Gary Coaldigger” too - they gave me that privelege and honor in March 2008. You and you’re mom look so “into” each other. You are truly one of the neatest (down to earth) people on TV and I’m so very happy that you (as you put it) “accidently” fell into your line of work. You are truly a GREAT “CHEF” whether you have papers to prove it or not. YOU GO GIRL!!!…. and love that momma to pieces EVERY SINGLE DAY … as I do mine. My mom is 68 and I love her more and more each minute!
LUV YA KIDDO ……. Kimberly Ann
08.30.08 @ 3:58 am
Happy Belated Birthday Rachael all the way from Cairns, Australia!. I would just love to say “Thank you”, you are a “Ray” of Sunshine!!
Love Natalie
08.30.08 @ 10:10 am
Hi Rachael! Sorry I didn’t say Happy B-Day on ur real B-Day! But, Happy Birthday! I was thinking of what to send to u.I decided on….wait its a surprise! It will probably get their a lot later, seeing as I can’t write right now. But anyways, i love ur personality and ur sayings (talk amongst ur selves, yum-o) happy Birthday!
08.30.08 @ 10:11 am
u probably don’t get y i said talk amongst ur selves. It’s cuz u no thier not gonna talk!
08.30.08 @ 11:51 am
Dear rachal,
HAPPY B-DAY!!!
can I ask you for help?Im 13 going on 14 next month and I love ur show and I cook almost every night I love to cook but Im getting tiered of cooking the same old thing I really need help….
Love always,
Ashley
08.30.08 @ 5:30 pm
Heyy Rachael! I’m sorry I missed you’re birthday. So, happy belated! I watch your show whenever I get the chance. Of course school is coming up so I won’t be able to watch it as much as I would like to. I’ll try and record as many as I can! I’m a teenager who loves to cook and you simply inspire me. I can’t wait until the next show I watch!
08.30.08 @ 8:40 pm
Rach,
Love your show - got hooked watching every time you are on during the day (which is several in my area) while I was home recovering from surgery. Now I’m a loyal fan and search the cable network for any 30 Minute Meal segments I can find. You’re fabulous - and, PS Happy Birthday!
Blessings to you and yours,
Linda
08.30.08 @ 8:55 pm
Hi Rachael,
We’re a day and many years apart in age but being a Virgo is one of the more exciting Zodiac signs…even if you’re not into the Zodiac. Love your show…your meals keep my kitchen hopping with chopping 
Keep up the good work!
Happy Birthday Virgo Gal!
Hugs,
Dorothy
08.31.08 @ 7:14 am
Happy Belated Birthday Rachel!
You inspre me when I watch you cooking shows, read your magazine and/or website. I try new recipes from one of your sources about once a week. I love to cook (experiment) with different ideas that you throw out there!
Renee
08.31.08 @ 8:57 am
Dear Rachel,have a very happy b-day from all of your fans in Serbia! Sorry we are a bit late:)I love your show, it is quite new thing in our country, but it already has many viewers. I apologize for any spelling mistakes.
Love
Sladjana
09.01.08 @ 1:51 am
Aloha Rach! Planning a trip to Hawaii soon? Would love to see you on the Big Island especially in Hilo! October has been proclaimed by Hawaii’s legislature as “Filipino Month”. Have you ever tried cooking Filipino food? Come on over and we’ll teach you how! Mahalo (thank you!) for being you! …a defining moment for me… You always say at the end of your shows “See ya when I see ya!”. Well, a few days before your very first show, I said that to someone, not having heard you say it before — OMG, that’s when I knew I am your biggest fan in Hilo! Aloha!
09.01.08 @ 9:18 am
Dear Rachael!!!
Happy Belated Birthday!! Rachael your are the most coolest person on TV ever!!! I watch your show everyday…. i never miss an episode. I am such a huge fan of yours!!! If i am having a bad day i can turn on the TV and watch your show and instantly i feel better! You make me smile!!! I hope one day i can meet you. Your the best =]
I love ya Rachael!!!
-Briana xoxo
09.01.08 @ 9:50 am
Hi Rachel,
I saw your show today. Great!
Tip: Push the tabs in on each end of the aluminum foil box and the roll will stay in.
Heck I just learned this myself after all these years of fighting with the foil.
Rick
09.01.08 @ 1:20 pm
Hellow Rachael,
Frist let me say that it is nice to have someone so close is an area that I love some much. I grow up in the Albany area and spent many wonderful summers in the mountain you call home. I enjoy all of your showes and watch 30 min. meals everynight after work.
On one of your showes you mentioned attending a Girl Scout Camp when you where younger. Was that camp “Camp Little Notch”? I myselt attended that camp when I was between the ages of 7 & 14. Both of my daughter have also gone that CLN. We all love that camp. Even my Husband, because we still go their for Family Camp on Mermoral and lobor day weekends.
Now here is the bad news. The girl scout counel is closing the Camp. No one is saying whether they are closing the camp for good or just until 2010. I was hoping that CLN still ment as much to you as it has to somemany girl young and old. If there was anything that you could do to help us save CLN I would greatly appreasate it.
You are the most down home person I think I have ever meat. Please contact me with any sugjestions to help CLN
Thanks
Kim Torrens
(tigger)
09.01.08 @ 2:11 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOOO YOUUUU..HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOOO YOUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you had a great birthday Rachael…I think you are awesome and soooo down to earth..Love your show. Mom my always said that “there is a right way, wrong way and Arleen’s way”. I feel that you have made a new language…”Rachael’s Way”…I just love your cute way of saying something….God Bless and keep up the enjoyable show’s… love ya, Ar
09.02.08 @ 5:23 pm
HAPYY late B-DAY Rachael!!! I love your show and I watch every chance I get. I’m fifteen and I also like to cook with my mom. some of your recipies are absoulutly YUM-O!!
09.02.08 @ 6:23 pm
Dear Rachal, I love your show but who dose’nt?I am 47 year old woman. And in 2001 I took the plunge and had a gastric-by-pass. I weighed approx. 385lbs. and in one year I lost 200lbs. well thats great and all but I wish like heck that I did’nt do the surgery.My health today is one the line and I feel like I’m slowing dieing!!!!!! Ya I guess I look great as my friends say but I feel terrible. I don’t eat on a daily basis because of the ulcer in my stomach that came
dirrectly from the surgery. I’m trying to find
a doctor who cares and can help me get back to life. I can send pictures and I even have some viedo I can send. My goal is to help people to realize this is not the answer…. Two of the people that saw me had the surgery and lost their lives. It is a very serious problem and it concerns me that people think this is a quick fix and let me tell you it is life changing. I tell anyone that you go into surgery with a mind and stomach that thinks the same and you come out with the same brain and a stomach changed forever… Thanks for listing and being you, your great…
Wendy
09.02.08 @ 6:38 pm
Happy Birthday Rachael! You’re the reason why I started cooking. I want to give you major props for the buffalo wing sloppy joes. AMAZING!
09.03.08 @ 5:32 pm
hey Rachel!
just wanted to let you know that i love love love your vegetarian meals on 30 min meals!! and i hope you keep coming up with more ideas for us vegetarians who arent great cooks!! thanks, your awesome!
09.03.08 @ 5:50 pm
The shorter haircut on the newer shows is a definite plus for you.
Perhaps in earlier days the long thing was good for you, but at this stage of your career (like none of is still 20, right?) I feel the short cut is for sure fresher and more thinning.
09.04.08 @ 3:21 pm
Rachel , Happy Birthday and I wish you many more. I watch your show. I love you. Listen I was in the hospital in and out for 2 months. June and July released in August 8,. Finally they were gonna send me to the G.I specialist at Rush Copley in chicago. Well My doctor decided to check one more thing. Well I found out that I have celiac disease. Which means Gluten free diet. I hate it. Do you have any ideas as to what to eat? My list is very short. I tried gluten free pasta and I can not stand the smell. Please help me.
09.04.08 @ 10:18 pm
Rachel -
Sorry I missed your birthday. I hope you had a wonderful one! I just want you to know just how wonderful you are and what an inspiration you are. I always watch your cooking shows and I especially love your love for animals. My dog loved your recepies and sends you wet kisses!
I now am really excited to know that you came out with a dry dog food and treats. My dog loves nutrish and the treats! I know you probably do not get a chance to read all of these. I look forward to more awesome pet receipies from you!
09.05.08 @ 6:57 am
Hi Rach,
I’m writing to you from Johannesburg, South Africa, land of safaris and wild animals. Just kidding lol! We’re a pretty modern city and quite techno crazy.
I wanted to tell you that nothing could interrupt my 1 hour lunches when your show was on but the season on e-tv has finished
I am a huge fan of yours and consider myself to be quite the cook as I cook for my family every day cos I’ve always had a passion for food. Women my age go to the malls and go crazy for clothing sales. I go crazy for the house and home sales and I love kitchen gadgets.
So I hope your new season comes on air soon for us as lunchtimes are just not the same and all the best with your show. I really hope that you come to South Africa to visit soon. Cape Town has the best mountain view and the best wines in the world.
Best Wishes
Pavska
09.05.08 @ 11:24 am
hey rachael! im so sorry im so late 2 tell u happy 40th!glitter-graphics.comglitter-graphics.com
09.05.08 @ 11:30 am
sorry about that. i wanted 2 send u a happy birthday. i luuuuuuuuv u rachael! i hope it was a great 40th! im hoping u come here 2 l.a. 2 do a book signing. last yr u never made it. take care!
09.05.08 @ 1:24 pm
Rachel:
I spent my 20th wedding anniversary at Cleopatra’s Needle last night in NYC. What a gem of a find, thank you! My wife DEVOURED her meal and even had dessert! What’s better than Jazz and a GREAT meal? Spending it with someone you have spent the last 20 years with, thanks Rach.
Sincerely, Yarvis and Miriam Torres
09.05.08 @ 10:58 pm
Rachael,
I thought I would let you know that since my heart attack in July, I have been watching your show while I recuperate. I am not the cook, but my wife makes your recipies. We just tried the mahi mahi fish tacos with the purple cabbage and it was great! (and I didn’t like cabbage). Now I have to go back to work on Monday, just when your new season starts…I will have to DVR your shows so I can watch! Thanks for the HEALTHY recipies you have on your show, it is helping turn my diet around….fast food…buh bye!
Brian in CA
09.06.08 @ 1:20 am
hey rachael! I’m just a teen from Singapore. I’ve been watching some of your series. It’s so interactive and interesting, especially the Square meal that you prepare. I’m not sure, but i think the series that is being telecast in Singapore is rather old but i wonder if you could come to Singapore and do a show here. anyway, take care. bye
09.06.08 @ 10:57 am
Dear Rachel,
I watched your very first show in food channel and have been a fan ever since. You inspire. Happy belated birthday.
09.06.08 @ 3:07 pm
Would love one day to come to your show I live in NZ but USA immigration got me mixed up with someone else so I just keep watching your show on the box and get inspired by your recipes and your zest for life. Take care and Happy Birthday
09.08.08 @ 5:29 am
Dear Rachel!
I just wanted to say THANK YOU FOR KEEPING ME SANE! I am an archaeology student from Sweden currently working on my masters thesis, which means I am completely swamped with work. However, I do take the time to watch your show every day and trust me, without it I would go mental. =) So THANK YOU Rachel for making such a wonderful show and keeping it real.
Have a wonderful day and remember to take some time off sometimes!
/Fanny
09.08.08 @ 5:47 am
Dear Rach,
I love you so much,,,,I really want to meet you because it so imposible for me to meet you face to face,,,,i really like you a lot i adobe you,,,it become like my biggest dream ever but i vant make it cometrue because i live in indonesia
09.08.08 @ 9:42 am
Hey Rachael,
I just watched your first episode of the season. I was so moved by the make over you did for Zennayah’s Grandmother. Not only did you make her over but you gave her free hair styling for a year. I think makeovers are wonderful but let’s face it a day at the salon is not cheap. You truly get it!!!! Thanks again for all you do.
Sincerely,
Steph
09.08.08 @ 1:20 pm
happy b-day a bit late… the question i had for you…I saw an episode with your husbands band ,they were really good .. and I have looked for their c d but I think I must have their name wrong as I can not find it …
will be watching your new episode today!
09.08.08 @ 1:50 pm
Hello Rachael,
I watched your first episode of the season this morning and was so happy, you are a ray of sunshine. Continue the good work.
Thank you for making my days.
Giorgia from Canada.
09.08.08 @ 2:17 pm
I love Rachel, but someone…PLEASE tell her to stop drinking tea to soothe her throat. While tea may feel good going down, with continual use it actually dries up the vocal chords and that’s why her voice is sounding so hoarse all the time.
Go with warm water and lemon only and things will improve soon.
09.08.08 @ 3:06 pm
Happy B’day Rach… My wish is a bit belated! Love your show, your outlook and your food. My kids are cooking out of your book and LOVE IT. My son (who is 2) asks to watch cooking in the afternoons and he pretends to cook with bowls and wooden spoons… A chef in the making, I hope!
Thanks for doing the great things you do.
Best,
Autumn aka “Thoughtful Mom”
http://momsmakingadifferenceeachday.blogspot.com/
09.08.08 @ 11:03 pm
Rachael,loved the chicken cutlet braciole. Of course I substituted some of the ingredences. I had just finished making homemade puree with a “smarty pepper” included , I only used parsley and garlic in the stuffing and deglased with chicken stock. It tasted fantastic! I’m 71 yrs young and I love to cook as do my son and granddaughter. Thanks for all you teach us. Yes I am still learning!
09.09.08 @ 11:20 am
My good friend Kelly is getting married in a little over a month away. She is one of the your biggest fans and loves to cook. She has all your magazines and books and tapes your show every day etc…. So i was on her bridal registry and all i see is cookware and cook books etc… I thought the best gift ever would be a special shout out by you! Her number 1 (besides her husband to be) LOL!! If there is any way of this being possible on a card or a email or text or somthing please let me know. Thank you, NUMBER 1 GIFT GIVER!!
09.09.08 @ 2:04 pm
Just wanted to wish you a Very Happy Belated Birthday. I love your show and the great ideas you give us on ideas to change up the taste of your food. Thanks for the great work.
Happy Birthday,
Karen
09.09.08 @ 2:41 pm
Rachel,
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day. You surely don’t look fourty! I’ve watched you everyday since I was 19 now that I’m 26 your part of my daily routine. My 5 year old son watches you religously as well. I’m an inspiring chef, in part to you and sarah moulton. you do so many good things for people, god has blessed you. hopefully one day me and my son Aiden can come cook with you!
09.09.08 @ 10:19 pm
Hi there
Happy Belated Birthday…
Enjoy a great meal….
09.10.08 @ 4:07 am
Rachel, you truly are the greatest. My kids and I LOVE you. We also love your beautiful girl, Isaboo. We are Pit Bull lovers and owners as well. The reaon I’m writing is to let you know how great you recipes are, my family especially loves your Alfredo sauce. I have made it and used chicken or shrimp in it. I’d Love to come to New York to see you and speak to you. You’re an inspiration. Also, please do a show about cancer survivors, because both my 18 year old son and my husband should be dead, but they survived 2 bouts with the disease and I am a TB survivor, with much thanks to my loving husband!
09.10.08 @ 6:21 am
hello Rachael.. happy B-Day!!
wow, bog 4-0.. looking good
keep up the good work and the great show!
love from Norway (over the atlantic!)
09.10.08 @ 6:22 am
sorry.. bog is big!! my bad!
09.10.08 @ 7:42 am
Happy Birthday and many many more
09.10.08 @ 8:39 am
Happy belated birthday Rach! I haven’t been able to keep up with the latest news on the web. Hope that it was a fantastic day that you celebrated all week long. Enjoy watching you!
09.10.08 @ 9:11 am
HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY RACHEL I HOPE YOU WILL HAVE A GREAT ONE!!!!!!!!!! It’s great to be able to share my birthday with you.
09.10.08 @ 9:27 am
Rach, I am a Speech-Lang Pathology grad student and yesterday I saw Paula give you items for your throat. I have a Voice Disorders class right now and am sending you a link to info on hoarseness. For instance, did you know that holding the phone to your shoulder while you talk can be a cause of hoarseness. I can so see you doing that at home while you are making dinner. Check it out and you really should have a professional evaluation. Love your show and Happy Birthday!
Amy from Michigan
09.10.08 @ 10:27 am
Rachel your are the best!
Happy 40th Birthday, may God grant you many more.
Thanks to your show, I don’t even know I am on the treadmill when the show is on, I’ve
learned a lot from you, thanks, again,
Sincerely,
Leonor
09.10.08 @ 10:35 am
Rachael,
I wish for the blessings of God for your 40th!!! You will never know how important your shows have meant to me!!! On my birthday, October 30 of 06, I went into a coma. My husband, trying to stimulate any response, always put on your 30 minute meals, my favorite program! After “waking up”, I watched Rachael, Rachael, Rachael!!! I was not a bad cook before, but now, I can whip up more than ever, with new knowledge, tips and recipes, and my husband is always pleased!!!
I thank you for being you, and for the shows during the recovery, and and now, your TV show!!! I took homeconomics for six years in Junior and High school, and none of my teachers were like you, thanks for making it fun to learn even more!!!
Again, HAPPY 40th!!!
God bless,
Rose
09.10.08 @ 10:36 am
HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY!!! I hope it is a great day and year ahead! Love your show!
09.10.08 @ 10:45 am
I don’t get to watch your show everyday,but I watch as much as I can!! I was glad to get to see your Birthday show!! Wishing you the Best
Day ever!! Full of Love,Roses and Joy!!
09.10.08 @ 10:46 am
The “forties” are great, but actually I have loved the “fifties” and “sixties” just as much and look forward to the “seventies”! It’s all about “mind-set”. Life is great everyday if you want it to be!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Joan
09.10.08 @ 11:01 am
Happy birthday, i am now 42 and did not know if i would see it. Back on march 13 2008 my sister , 10 month old grand son and i were in a head on collision . the lady was running from ther cops and hit us going 120 mph. and we were going 19 mph. i am now limited do to savere nerve damage to my left foot . my pelvic bone was broke , hip socket shattered and hip bone broke ,. now my right foot does not lift and i have to wear a brace , and my foot and leg is loosing sensitivity. i am now trying to also diagnosed with posttramatic stress disorder. I am thankful we all are alive and my 42 nd birthday was septer 2, Did not get any thing because we almost lost our home do to the accident but i am thankfull to be alive even though we have no money to do any thing. god bless and happy 40th birth day ….
09.10.08 @ 11:19 am
Lml didn’t pay me! If they tried i wouldn’t accept it anyway! I just watched your birthday episode it was amazing. I ws crying pretty much the whole time. You are so blessed and i love that John surprised you and made you dinner! Happy Birthday!
09.10.08 @ 11:24 am
Happy 40th Racheal. I watch your show almost every day. I’M not working at the moment. I love to cook and bake. I have recipes form my grandmother and mother some written some not.
Have a realy great 40th B-Day
Rhonda
09.10.08 @ 11:50 am
Buon Compleanno! thanks for your energy and for being an example for a lot of women. I love your show and your book.
You look incredible!
09.10.08 @ 11:52 am
Rachael,
I have been concerned about your voice loss for a while and, after watching the show with Paula Abdul when she gave you the remedies it reminded me to write. I am a Speech Pathologist and one of the things I treat is voice disorders. Your voice could either be indicating reflux (even if you can’t feel it!) which can be very serious or an inefficient use of your voice. Please make an appointment to have the reflux checked out (scoping and/or a Barium swallow test) and also with a Speech Pathologist who specializes in voice disorders. I am a huge fan of the show and wish you the best of luck with your wonderful voice!
09.10.08 @ 11:54 am
Hi Rachael,
Just wanted to wish you a happy 40th birthday and i love your show !!
09.10.08 @ 12:02 pm
Dear Rachel
I watch you every single day and I love you so so so much.
Have a great birthday!!!
I have the most fabulous old family jewish type recipes to share with you and all you have to do is get in contact with me and they are yours to share too.
My name is Judy and you can email me at the above address.
Love, Judy
09.10.08 @ 12:38 pm
You have a BFF in Brentwood,TN who is 15 and introduced you to me. Thanks for being a positive role model plus introducing Maggie to making and eating great meals… Now my 8 paws Papillions, Mr. Bunch and Miss Texas, enjoy your good eats! Therefore, we all want to wish your 40th to be the best year ever…
and we declare this Rachael Ray Day :}
Miz E,Maggie,MB,MT…we approve this message!
09.10.08 @ 12:41 pm
Hi Rachael
Happy Birthday. Looked like you have a great time on your show today. I don’t cook but I enjoy your show.
09.10.08 @ 1:51 pm
Happy Birthday!!!!
Not only do I love watchingyou, but my husband and now my 17 month old son is in awe w/ you and 30 minute meals!!! He loves your voice and I think already has a crush on you! Thanks for all the great recipes and fun you bring into our home. Your a joy to watch!
09.10.08 @ 2:03 pm
Happy Birthday Rachael I will be 56 this year. I got hit with M.S. at least 2or3yrs. ago. Watch your show alot,even cook some things!The cooked tomatoes & onions over fish and mixed with rice,is very good
09.10.08 @ 2:15 pm
You go girl…watching your show is the highlight of our day! Since the day they started, we have never missed one. Thank goodness for DVR.
We love you and remember…life begins at 40 so the best is yet to come.
09.10.08 @ 2:50 pm
Hi Rachael,
Happy belated 40th birthday…My family is a huge fan of your cooking show….You are a fantastic and very lovable person…stay this way………..We wish you have a wonderful life …..
09.10.08 @ 2:50 pm
Happy Birth Day Rachael..
Stay as sweet and normal as you are..
You are a true example of living a life with love and compassion..
Thanks for sharing your love of cooking with us, and letting me see that it really is easier than making desserts!!!!!!
Ann Dugal
09.10.08 @ 2:57 pm
Just flipping through the channels and I came acrossed your show. I noticed it was your 40th birthday. Just wanted to tell you WOW you look really good for forty. HAPPY BIRTYHDAY AND MANY MORE !!!
p.s. Smoking HOTT
09.10.08 @ 3:01 pm
Your show is like having my best friend visit each day. I enjoy everything about the Rachael Ray Show. Happy 40th Birthday. Everyone is right - life does begin at 40.
09.10.08 @ 4:14 pm
Happy 40th birthday Rach! i love your shows and watch them all the time even the re-runs. i love how easy your recipes are and because of you i became interested in cooking and now i love it and enjoy being in the kitchen. i hope to one day acheive what you have and be able to inspire people everyday all over the world. I hope you have a wonderful year and many more to come. we love you all and again happy birthday!
09.10.08 @ 5:01 pm
Rachel,
Happy 40th Birthday
Your the greatest. Just love the show.
Have great day.
Trudy
09.10.08 @ 5:26 pm
Happy Birthday Rachael!
From,
David and Jody Ireland
09.10.08 @ 5:50 pm
Happy Birthday,
Have a Happy Day.
09.10.08 @ 7:39 pm
Rachael,
Saw your show today, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I think you are truly wonderful. You lifted my spirits today when Rosy asked you what your favorite saying was. And you answered you can either laugh or cry, it’s up to you. I have been crying constantly as I lost my job in February of this year. I am interviewing but employers seem to be slow in choosing candidates and actually hiring. We are on the verge of forclosure on our house, the people we have our car loan with are threatening prereposetion of our car, our truck payment is a month behind and all our utility bills are on the verge of disconnect!!! So thank you for yor bright spot today. I wll try seeing the brighter side of things……. A Wonderful Happy Birthday to you!!!! God Bless
Jo-Ann in Arizona
09.10.08 @ 7:55 pm
Muchas Felicidades
Toda la familia te vemos en un programa de el buen vivir
Y te felicitamos por las maravillosas recetas que nos das
Dios te Bendiga
09.10.08 @ 8:17 pm
Wishing you a very Happy 40th Birthday! Thank you so much for sharing your birthday on my birthday! I have 2 years on you, and all I can say is forty is fun. I love trying your recipes out on my husband. Love from all, Lorraine, Fred, Shane, and Karle.
P.S. Please tell Izzy hi from Auggie (St. Bernard), Dora (Yorkie), Patches (Daschund), and Samantha (Cocker Spaniel)
09.10.08 @ 8:32 pm
Are you single?
09.10.08 @ 10:41 pm
i find your show a nice break from my day. i am so thankful that i get to spend an hour with you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Heck, i’m glad you were born!!!! Whitney
09.10.08 @ 10:47 pm
Happy 40th Birthday Rachae! You are awesome!!!!!!
09.11.08 @ 7:10 am
Happy 40th Birthday!!
Its the best time of your life and you have proven that. May the next 40 be just as great.
09.11.08 @ 9:42 am
Wendy Corser
I feel sorry for you I didn’t have gastruc bypass but I have had my esopagus worked on 3 times and I am just like you I can bearly eat anything .if I do it doesn’t go down very good and ya know what I have to do now I have hernia’s up and down my chest it’s a terrible thing
Good Luck
09.11.08 @ 2:42 pm
Rachael - I felt guilty all August long, not certain of which day your birthday was! Happy Belated Birthday!!!! Since I forgot which day it was, I thought of you almost everyday in August…I guess that’s not so bad considering I was wishing you a happy birthday “every” day!! I wish you all the happiness that you bring your fans! You are an inspiration to millions everyday. Thank you for all of your inspirations! You are ONE OF A KIND!
Please give Isaboo a hug from your fans~ she is one lucky girl!
09.11.08 @ 3:15 pm
I Love You Rach!!!!! You are unbelievable !!! And Hottt!!!!
09.11.08 @ 3:18 pm
Oh and my birthday was September 9 Virgo’s rule!!!!!
09.11.08 @ 4:44 pm
Dear Rachel,
you’ve been blessed with a talent, enjoy every day, no matter what.you are trully amazing, have a great day.
09.11.08 @ 5:12 pm
Hey Rach! I L-O-V-E love you! You are my absolute favorite person to watch on TV! I love your energy and all your smiles. You’re so real. Your recepies are so easy and so good. Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re awesome!
09.11.08 @ 9:25 pm
hey rachel, sorry i couldnt figure out how to contact you, i just wanted to tell you my dogs love your new dog food, and im so happy that i can finally buy an affordable dog food that the main ingrediant in it is not corn!!, thank you so much for the new line, your friends for life,
gizmo(chihuahua)
gadget(rat terrier)
dewy(half dachund,half chihuahua)
09.12.08 @ 8:01 am
HEY RACH…
JUST WANTED TO SAY I WATCH YOUR SHOW EVERY CHANCE I GET!! ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16…I WILL HOPEFULLY BE IN YOUR AUDIENCE ALONG WITH 2 OF MY SISTER~IN~LAWS AND A FAMILY FRIEND!! MY SIS~IN~LAW(DONNA)IS A HUGE RR FAN!!! I KNOW IT WILL BE A GOOD SHOW, JUST LIKE ALL YOUR OTHER ONES!!
HOPEFULLY WE WILL SEE YOU IN A FEW DAYS!!
09.12.08 @ 1:03 pm
Happy Birthday to YOU, Happy Birthday to YOU, Happy Birthday Dear Rachael, Happy Birthdat to YOU !!!!!!!!!! I watch your wonderful show every day and enjoy it all so very much…. You have the same birthday as my Granddaughter !!! Lots of Hugs, Dorothy Nyquist
09.12.08 @ 3:24 pm
Hey Rach; I wish you the very best for your birthday, wanted to let you know that I LOVE the new time slot you have, I really enjoy watching you everyday that your on and I have withdrawels when your not, lol. Your such a lovely young woman and so much fun to watch and learn from. I haven’t cooked in so long, that my oven has enough dust in it to grow corn, lol. Just wanted to Thank You for getting me off my (__i__) and cooking again! TY TY TY your the BEST and I love ya woman!
09.12.08 @ 4:48 pm
Dear Rachael,
I love your show, but what makes it special is your enthusiasm and passion for cooking. I saw a biography of you on channel E! and to be honest you inspired me to do better in life. Don’t ever let anyone let you down. Thank you for your time. Take care and keep up the great work.
09.13.08 @ 8:26 pm
Rachel,
I watch your show EVERY night (6-7 or half at least, as I am usually preparing dinner).
I LOVE you because you are basic without crazy ingredients we have to go to special stores (most times) to go buy. Honestly, which I know you would approve: I do substitue some crazy cheese with a normal cheese I have on hand.
So, as a many hour-a day lots of days working woman I was explaining you to my Scientist sister who is in my same boat. She never heard of you. Well, she heard of you but does not watch you because she probably works even more then ME! And travels LOTS.
I explained you to her and she was excited because, yeah, we want to come home and fix dinner as fast as possible (because, yes we still fix dinner even though we are working women) as well as our husbands.
Well, I was SO excited to know what to get her for her birthday…one of your cookbooks! I sent it via Amezon.com and never heard a word! So finally, 10 days later I ask about it and she says she never got it. I email her proof from Amezon that says they put it next to her garage. Well, so they do a frantic search and low and behold…they find it! Buck, the new boxer chewed your first 5 chapters (she said they must have been good) and the rest they found by her bee hives several yards away (she is an Entemoligst in bee speciality).
So…just to let you know…I was SOOO pissed. But I know you love dogs so would understand! The delivery guy left if where only the dog would find it. My fault, I wanted it to be a suprise and did not let them know in advance to watch for it and they are never home.
I will be sending her another one…to replace it because she said she was so upset she was going to buy it on her own.
This is from Oregon to Utah…
Love you though! You are so down to earth.
09.13.08 @ 10:59 pm
Happy late birthday Rachael! I am sorry I am late. I tivo your show EVERYDAY and watch it when I get home from school everyday. I never miss a show. You are definately a Inspiration to me. And you are my idol. I couldnt really decide what I wanted to do once I was out of school. And you were a big help in helping me make the decision to go into the culinary arts field. You make my day better when I get home from a long day of school. You are amazing! Always happy and just down to earth. You seem just like a person you can sit around and talk with for hours. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN!
-Clint
09.14.08 @ 8:44 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
09.15.08 @ 10:43 am
Hey Rachael!!! well i just wanted to type here to say that i’m 22 years old and i live in indiana… AND I LOVE JESSICA SIMPSON and I am soo glad shes on your show today I can’t wait!!!!!!
09.15.08 @ 10:43 am
Hey Rachael!!! well i just wanted to type here to say that i’m 22 years old and i live in indiana… AND I LOVE JESSICA SIMPSON and I am soo glad shes on your show today I can’t wait!!!!!!
09.15.08 @ 10:44 am
oh by the way Happy Belated Birthday! I dont know when it was LOL!!!!!!
09.15.08 @ 10:46 am
I ALSO WATCH YOUR SHOW EVERYDAY I LOVE YOU TOO!! YOU ARE SUCH AN AMAZING WOMAN! YOU AND JESSICA SIMPSON ARE THE TOP TWO PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD THAT I WOULD LOVE TO MEET!
SARAH
09.15.08 @ 11:28 am
Dear Rachael Ray,
I have a 4 yr old soon to be 5 who would like to meet you. She loves watching you on TV. She said to me the other day that she wanted to go on your show because she wants you to teach her how to make spaghetti and meatballs so that she can give me a break from cooking. Her name is Alexia and I could not ask for a better child.
How can I get her on your show?
Sincerely,
Kathy
09.15.08 @ 1:15 pm
Here’s a late birthday greating!
I absolutely love your show! You’re great. Hugs from Norway:)
09.16.08 @ 2:46 pm
rachael, i didnt know you were a virgo, i am too. my b-day was aug 28th. im 33 now. yes i know your 40, but ill catch up. my 2 year old has watched you on tv since he was 5 months old. he calls you ray ray cause he cant say your name. he was caught in the kitchen getting out ingreidiants of all sorts saying yeah ray ray, flour, cocoa, herbs you name it was everywhere. he went thru 2 bags of flour, i found evrything mixed together, cocoa in my baking powder. it was a mess. i do a lot of baking and cooking for my four sons. 15, 11, 2, 6mos are their ages. and i have 3 german shepherds. my husbands in the army and is away all the time so i try to keep myself busy. sorry i typed too much, i get carried away somtimes. but you cant possibly have time to read this anyway. happy belated b-day, have a great day. thanks anna.
09.16.08 @ 5:31 pm
Is it to late to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY ? Well happy birthday anyways!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love your show you always make me laugh I haven’t miss one of your shows yet.So keep on the good work.I never celebrate my birthday either which is dec.15, and I’m also turning 40 too so that makes the two of us.I’m looking foward your next recipe.PLEASE REPLY back.:-)
09.16.08 @ 11:36 pm
Hello Rachel, I enjoy watching 30 mins! Question…in one of your previous cooking for dogs show…your cute pooch was sporting a beautiful coat. It looked as if it were tailored just for the dog. Can you share where you purchased it? Thanks…beverly
09.17.08 @ 11:02 am
Hi Rachel!
You have a great show, I love the variety of topics that you cover! You keep me up-beat and smiling for an hour every day! Thank you
Just one thing though, I have noticed this with other celebrities like Oprah and yourself, that you get all of your photos touched up, lines removed, 15 pounds lost, you know what I’m saying. I just think that you are such a beautiful vibrant woman that you don’t need for any of that.
Body image and self confidence is such a huge problem in todays society, but if role models such as your self stood up and said no to this craziness then I’m sure we’d all see a change for the better.
So Rach, please please please stop retouching all the pictures of yourself! It would meen so much!
~Thanx
09.18.08 @ 9:45 am
Love you Rach. Your birthday show was so good!! I have learned so much watching you everyday. Here’s to 40 more…
09.18.08 @ 11:06 am
Rachel,
Very Happy and very belated Birthday from both Curtis and myself. BTW Curtis is my little hot dog - a Toy Longhaired Black and Tan Daschie. I would have sent you B’day greeting much earlier; however, Curtis just hasn’t gotten the knack of telling me such important things, afterall he is a daschie is always about him - lol. The story reagarding Spirit touched me so I have decided to make a personal contribution to the Animal Shelter in Manchester, NH the week before Christmas. Ironically they have no idea I am going to do this. I am a bartender and decided to save all the redeemable and recyclable bottles from the bar and take the proceeds for the donation. So far I have reached a good $600 and expect to hit close to $1000 by December 15th. BTW if you are ever in the Manchester, NH area and want an excellent martini stop in the Airport Diner on Brown Ave 1.25 miles from the Manchester Airport. My boss has dubbed me the Martini King - lol….
Much love and Thanks from us both,
Serge and Curtis
09.18.08 @ 2:37 pm
I ENJOYED YOUR BIRTHDAY SHOW IMMENSELY AND YOUR HUBBY SURE IS A HOTIE….LOL LOL HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY SWEETIE. HUGS LORRAINE FROM PA…
09.18.08 @ 7:25 pm
Rachel, I have been watching you from the get go! My son has bought me every cook book that you have published. I am a Southern Cook and the secret truly is in the “sauce”! I enjoy your humble, but robust personality and everything you do. My family is the famous “Hatfields & McCoys.” You know the famous Family Fued!! The women in my family are all GREAT Southern Cooks and we measure everything by the look & consistency & with our hands! I loved your 40th Birthday Show. I lost my Mother when I was 40. It was her dream to publish our “Family Cook Book.” After she went home to be with the Lord, my Sister & I published it in her Honor. My sister titled it “Our Family Cooks! Book” and I had the privilage of writing the dedication to her in the forward of the book. I would love to send you one in honor of my Mother who ebraced her Southern Heritage and mastered the art of southern cooking. The cook book was her dream and my sister and I made it a reality in her Honor. We all love you, your sweet spirit and the great “EEVO”! Thanks a million, you’re the Best. Happy 40th Birthday also! May God Bless you Richly!!
P.S. I would LOVE to come and give you some great Southern Recipes from our precious kitchen
Love Tamara Weese, Columbus, OH
09.18.08 @ 11:07 pm
LOVE ALL YOUR SHOWS..HOW DO YOU STAY SO CHEERFUL? MUST BE ALL THAT UPSTATE FRESH AIR, LOVE A FAN AND FELLOW UPSTATE NEW YORKER. HAPPY B-DAY .
09.19.08 @ 4:54 am
Tanti auguri a te :)!
Saluti dalla Svezia.
09.19.08 @ 9:25 am
Hi Rach, Hope you had a wonderful birthday! Just wandering what Izaboo got you for your birthday? Probrably something good! I have a re-nose pit her name is MaggyMay and she is my baby girl. Good luck on your show.
09.19.08 @ 4:57 pm
Hi Rach,
You are definitely the “darling of daytime”. Since I’m at the office during the day, I record your show. The first thing I do when I get home is turn on the tv and tune into you. My husband “bless his heart” waits patiently for supper. Two months ago,my boss bought me an upscale food processor, but for the life of me I feel very intimidated by it. I haven’t used it YET! Besides making bread crumbs and pesto what else can you do in a food processor? Please help me with this Rach so I can prepare my husband’s supper quicker, after I watch your show of course. Stay the sweet, charming woman you are now.
Your biggest fan,
Angie
09.19.08 @ 7:35 pm
Rach,
just a story to share…my 2 year old grandchild (Emma) spend every week-end together, well, she has become such a fan, that when your show comes on, she comes running to find me..Nana, Nana, Rachael is cooking!!!!and we sit together and watch..even at 2, she has great taste.. and Itailian at that..
keep up all the great work..
Pam,
Anahiem,Ca
09.20.08 @ 6:01 pm
Happy Birthday!
By the way, have you tried Yummy Earth Lollipops yet? I think your “Snack of the Day” taster is keeping them all to his/herself. Otherwise, you would have picked them by now. They are all natural- kid and adult approved especially the pomegranate and mango flavors. I handed them out at a parade and got a lot of positive feedback. I will hand them out at Halloween since they are a great alternative to dum-dums.
Don’t let your audience miss out!
09.20.08 @ 6:03 pm
Rachel,
You are my hero! I love you sooooo much! I wish you were my best friend
09.21.08 @ 7:03 pm
Rachel, just wanted to let you know the Plum good pork chops also work well with chicken. Had to use chicken my husband has high blood pressure so deviated from the recipe just a little. It worked wonderfully. Thanks for giving us something new to try.
09.24.08 @ 11:16 am
Hi Rachel! I wanted to wish you a belated birthday and I hope it was a nice one for you! I’m 38 and was recently married in August in Canada and am enjoying being a housewife! My wonderful husband does most of the cooking however because he enjoys it and I do the baking since that’s my favorite! We saw your spaghetti squash recipe yesterday and it looked absolutely fabulous and we want to try it! I love your spunky personality and your wonderful laugh! I know that if I’m having a down day that I can watch you and my spirits are brought back up! Thank you for all the charity work that you do and for just being you! You’re an inspiration to many, many people around the world! Keep up the great work! We love you!
Rhonda N. from Canada
09.24.08 @ 1:16 pm
Rachael,
hello you may not know me but my name is melinda Sanchez and i just wanted to say that i love your show i watch it everyday at eleven and you make the most delicious meals even my mouth waters i would like to know how to make one of your recipies for my family please get back to me on that.
Sincerly Always
your biggest fan
Melinda
09.24.08 @ 8:34 pm
Thank-you, you make cooking looking fun…i just started cooking after my husband got back out of the hospital for 2 lung collapsed…and one of his aunts got me one of your books that is when i became a fan.
09.25.08 @ 12:33 am
OMG!! Rach I do watch you everyday but usually I do record it because I am at work or school I work like you did as a waitress and am going to school for criminal justice I can’t wait until i am done to be a probation officer! I LOVE to cook everyday but on top of that my baby is my baby her name is Roxy she is a 2 year old shih tzu and I found out today you have the same birthday I still want to cry I know you don’t care as much as I do but Ohh I hope you are as happy on your birthday with Jon and Izzy as I am with my Rox a boy EVERYday I love you have the same bday!!! GOOD LUCK!!
09.25.08 @ 10:15 am
Happy very belated Birthday Rachael! I wanted to share something I discovered when reading the last magazine I received of yours. First, obviously both of us are named Rachael and spell it the same way! Oddly enough though I married a man named Ray. Second, we are both virgos. Almost a month apart but still weird. And third, we were both born in the year of the monkey according to Chinese astrology. I just wanted to share this with you. Have a great day!
09.25.08 @ 11:53 am
I love your show.. I think you are the most talented cook I have ever seen, As well as the most beautiful!!!!
Happy Birthday a little late!!! I did not know when it was or would have sent sooner. My daughter just turned 4 on August 27th of this year.. Anyway I just wanted to say I love your show, and wish you the best always!!!
09.25.08 @ 12:56 pm
i love watching your shows during the week. i have a family of 5 with major challenges of what everyone will eat i have a fun things the kids a i do for tacos that i think you would love.
09.25.08 @ 3:18 pm
HI RACHAEL, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AND MANY MORE. I THINK YOU ARE WONDERFUL AND I LOVE WATCHING YOUR SHOWS. I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF 30 MINUTE MEALS FOR YEARS AND HAVE ENJOYED MAKING SOME OF THE RECIPES. PLEASE DONT EVER LEAVE, TALK ABOUT COMFORT FOODS, YOUR OUR COMFORT IN LIFE. THANKS AGAIN FOR EVRYTHING. LINDA
09.25.08 @ 3:23 pm
HI AGAIN, THIS SITE WANTS ME TO LEAVE ANOTHER COMMENT…MY DAUGHTERS LOVE YOUR SHOW ALSO. THEY HAVE LEARNED ALOT FROM YOU AND WE ARE ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT HOW MUCH JOY YOU BRING INTO OUR LIVES. PLEASE DONT EVER LEAVE US. THANKS. LINDA
09.25.08 @ 4:35 pm
I have been watching your show for about a year, and have enjoyed it very much, until September 22. As a conservative, I was thrilled to see an interview with the McCains. However you sat with your back to them and hardly looked them in the eyes! I was apalled. The interview seemed very uncomfortable for all of you. Normally I see energy and excitement. It’s as though you were “talked in” to doing the interview. I think you owe them an apology for being disrespectful. I have really enjoyed your show, but now (since I’m usually nursing my baby when your show is on) I will only watch if I can’t find anything else. Thank you, Mellany
09.26.08 @ 5:34 am
hello!
Ilove your show but I got a bit upset after todays show because you made swedish meatballs and it was nothing like our meat balls, you used very strange ingredients, so I would not call it swedish meatballs.
09.26.08 @ 5:41 am
hi i did just see your show on how to make a swedish meatball served whit egg nudels, and thats a new way for me. By the way i am a Swead. You combinated 2 of ower recepis on meatbolls, but we dont eat it like you did it. You forgot to haw onions in the meatballs, and the sauce is don om milk and soya and is served whit bolied potatos the pikels and lingonberry jam. If you are serving the meatballs whit pasta you fry them and just have ketchup to that.
09.26.08 @ 9:32 am
Rachel,
We applaud you with all four paws on your healthy dog food. We would love to have you or a rep to sponsor your nutrishious food at our Pet Expo in Nov. that would raise money for The Bolivar County Humane Society and the Serenity (no-kill) Animal Rescue in Cleveland Ms. I was co-founder of the rescue but because times are hard for everyone our rescue is in danger of closing its doors.
09.26.08 @ 11:26 am
well happy b-day a little late so sorry but Rachael I just wanted you to know that I love your shows and I started out watching 30 min. meals then moved on to 40 dollars a day and really love to watch your rachael ray show but know I do not get the channel since Rhode Island put you on a different channel. I recently tried your isabo bosocti peanutbutter cookies well actuall my mini Pinchscher Hershey tried them and she loved them we keep them in the car in her doggy car bag that we bought at the christmas tree store for only $2.50 so anyways lots of luck to you and I miss watching your show every morning. You are truly an insperation and my kids love your show as well. they love cooking from the Yumo cook book!!
09.26.08 @ 11:28 am
hey i just saw your show and it said you wanted kids art and i was wondering how to send it in
09.26.08 @ 2:23 pm
Oh, Rachael……………I am so disappointed. I have company coming in a couple of hours and I was searching your site for a SIMPLE whole wheat pasta or rice dish to serve as a side to our steaks. (He is a diabetic and tries to avoid baked potatoes when he can.) I didn’t find anything that remotely looked simple. I’m headed to the store now but I have no idea what I’ll have to come up with. I thought for sure your site would bail me out with an awesome dish.
I watch you religeously.
Julia Wallace
09.27.08 @ 12:40 am
HI, RACHAEL RAY, HOW ARE YOU, GOOD I HOPE SO, I SEE EVERY DAY YOUR SHOW QUE SALE EN EL CANAL 7 AQUI EN PASSAIC NEW JERSEY, Y TAMBIEN VEO EL SHOW DE 30 M MEALS Y I’M FAN SINCE 3 YEARS AGO, ESPERO CHEKES MY E-MAIL, AND YOU PUEDAS ESCRIBIRME A MY E-MAIL, ME GUSTAN TUS RECETAS, Y ME DA MUCHO GUSTO ESCRIBIRTE, ESPERO IR PRONTO A TU SHOW, Y ESPERO PODER SALUDARTE EN TU SHOW, Y PODER LLEVARTE UN REGALO DE LA CULTURA MEXICANA BECAUSE I’M MEXICAN, CONGRATULATION FOR YOU BIRTHDAY, I WISH YOU GOOD LUCK, EVERY NIGHT I SEE IN INTERNET YOUR WEBSIDE QUIERO SABER SI ACTUALMENTE SIGUES ASIENDO EL SHOW DE 30 M MEALS, TAKE CARE
09.27.08 @ 4:48 pm
Rachel,
My granddaughter and I have been watching you since day one of 30 minute meals. We talk about our Rachel, and my husband refers to you as my girl and my daughter gave me a years subscription to your magazine. I need ideas how can I cook all the items I need to for Thanksgiving from a wheelchair. My husband has a table set up at my level with two electric skillets and the microwave.That is how I cook and I love to cook.What could I cook earlier than would be okay heated the next day, ideas how I can get it together. I guess I should just give it up and not worry about it but I have always made the dinner.
Thanks Rach
09.28.08 @ 1:40 pm
My whole comment was just blanked off…can I get thru to rachael ray to speak to her directly???
09.29.08 @ 1:54 pm
I’ve been searching through all your recipes
and could not find the recipes you had on Friday. IT WAs gorgonzola cheese stuffed in
meatballs and roasted. They looked so good.
also you had mashed potatoes mixed with spinach, garlic, a little cheese. I didn’t get the whole recipe. Would love to have the recipe for them. thanks for your consideration. Pat
09.29.08 @ 3:02 pm
hello rach i just wanted to let u know how much i love u my mom use to watch u all the time with her little note pad watching ur show writing down your recipies and she passed away on her birhtday and she acually was in the hospital watching your show even when she was in the critical care unit she loved ur show and it makes me feel good to watch ur show it reminds me of her she was a good women and will be missed much so
09.29.08 @ 3:36 pm
I have looking all over the Gretta’s websit for the black shoes that Rachael show in the September 2008 edition “Faves Styles”. Could you please tell how I can order a pair
Thank You
Patricia Weber
09.30.08 @ 10:46 am
Rachael,
I have watched you show for many years and have several of your cookbooks. Last Christmas I bought a two piece pan set. It was a cast iron skillet and another smaller pan. The first time I used the skillet the enamel starting poppping while I was cooking. I was very disappointed with the quality of the cookware. Someone suggested that I contactg you to tell you about this. With the hub bub of the holidays I never did take them back for a refund. I thought I should let you know that some of your products might be defective.
Sincerely,
Maura
09.30.08 @ 3:02 pm
Hi Rachel,
This is more of a question than anything else. I am traveling to South Beach Miami in october with like 30 friends, were all taking a vacation…first time. We would like to know if u have done a $20 perday in south beach miami and where are the places to go to eat, have drinks and fun but wont kill your pockets. We will be ther from October 8th to the 13th…We would appreciate your advise.
With Regards,
Ernieee
09.30.08 @ 5:52 pm
Rachel,
I was watching your show today 9/30/08 on 30 minute meal you were cutting leeks and put them in water you then said that you had to clean the board before you cut anything else. You then cut the carrots, cabbage and meat and left all the dirt on the cutting board you never clean the board you then proceeded to add everything to the pot. I been watching your show for a long time and I was disappointed with what happen.
Thank you
Theresa
10.01.08 @ 5:15 pm
dear rachel, happy belated birthday. i just joined up and i watch your 30 minute meal shows everyday. i love your recipes but i was wondering if you could show some without your onions, peppers, and other hot and spicy foods added in cuz i have ulcers and cant eat that kind of food. thank you.
10.02.08 @ 10:16 am
Hello Rachel!
I just want to say that i really love ur show and i watch it allmost every day!
You are such a big insperation sorce for me and i love the way you are just you.
I love to cook my selfe and i’m a big fan of yours.. I would really love to come to America and see ur show in action. Some day when i have the money i will! Dont u ever change.. Girl Power.. XOX Anne
10.02.08 @ 11:20 am
Rachael, I need help. My husband had gotten me your cookware set for Christmas last year (2007) and I had the warranty and everything, well..here lately everything has been disappearing (mylicense, everything) and I accidently messed up one of my pots because it fell on the floor, and i know I have a lifetime warranty, i need help! I can’t find it, and my husband is going to be upset maybe..I feel soo bad and I love your cookware, can you help?
10.02.08 @ 12:47 pm
Rach,
I have watched and loved you for years, even had the opportunity to meet you at the Cleveland IX center a few years ago and loved you just as much in person. I have a problem though…At 39 I had never had a cookware set of my own, everything was hand-me-downs. For Christmas my parents bought me your cookware and I absolutely love it but one of my pans has warped. I have sent many, many emails everyplace I could think of and no one is responding. I’m sure there has to be a way to get this fixed!?! Would you please help?
10.02.08 @ 10:03 pm
Hey Rachael! I just wanted to tell you that I think you are such a wonderful person! You inspired me to cook and I love watch your cooking show on FN and your TV show (when I can watch it). You are fun and very entertaining. You are a true role model for women everywhere and You are beautiful! Keep up the wonderful work and keep being who you are. Don’t ever change!
10.03.08 @ 6:38 am
hi rach!
I love ur show soo mutch and ur food looks soo delicious.
Im from norway and i guess we are a few episodes behind u guys so i diddnt know ur birthday was now. so.. happy birthday!
10.03.08 @ 11:28 pm
Dear Rachael, I have watched all of your shows,from being on the Oprah show, to your 30 minutes meal, etc. I just love you. I just wanted to comment on something I just read, about you have a lump in your throat. I too smoke and have just been diagnosed with throat cancer. I have cancer of the epiglottis. I am now waiting for the hospital to call me when they have me scheduled for surgery. They said they think I have found it early. I am scared to death to go through this, but after reading your story of your problem, it made me feel that I wasn’t alone. I am so glad your diagnoses was cancer free, you are so lucky. I will continue watching your show as long as I can, knowing we kind of share an illness related to each other. My prayers are with you Rachael. God Bless Terri Comer
10.05.08 @ 5:53 pm
Rach…HELP find a recipe of yours
I cook your food all the time. I am just 25 and you are who I started watching and got me excited about cooking a few years ago. When I first started I made this recipe of yours were you grilled veggies and portobello mushrooms mixed in with couscous and steak over it. You marinated the portobellos in a great mix and then mixed it in with the veggies and couscous. We did not print it and have tried to replicate it but can not. PLEASE help. We searched your site and food networks for hours trying to find it!!!!
10.06.08 @ 9:10 am
I love you RACHAEL
(turkey ÖZLEM AKÇAY)
10.07.08 @ 3:59 am
Hi Rachael,
I’m from Singapore and i just want to let you know how much me and my family love and enjoy yr show. Keep up with that smile and great work that u’re doing. Always enjoy the cooking part, you make it so simple and attractive for us. Thanks.
Ronnie
10.07.08 @ 3:49 pm
Rachael, I’m just wondering if you have ever had your thyroid checked? I’m asking this because I have noticed that your voice is hoarse a lot and I know of a woman who had a hoarse voice for a long time and found out it was because of a lump on her thyroid. She had her thyroid removed. I’m not a doctor or anything but I thought this was a question worth asking. Maybe it’s just your voice but if you’ve never had this checked, it might be worth checking. I love your show and think your great
-Teresa , Please Respond By E-Mail. Thank-You!
10.07.08 @ 11:23 pm
Hi .. This is actually a request for info. On
Monday Oct-7-2008 show. Rachel had a segment about a website that pixelizes photos for free and we can then print them out in several different segments to create one portrait.
J
10.08.08 @ 10:12 am
Hi, my husband and I love to cook; but live in the Virgin Islands, so things like ricotta cheeze not always available..so we had made spinach/artichoke dip with cream cheeze and used that when we made your vegitarian Lasagna using egg plant…we will NEVER look for ricotta again! The spinach/artichoke/cream cheeze with the marinara, egg plant, and mozzarilla was WONDERFULL! Try it…Gil and I love your show.
10.08.08 @ 10:33 am
Hey Rach,
I can’t begin to tell you how much I have learned about cooking from you. Cooking was just something I had to do for my family, but ever since I started watching 30 Minute Meals and The Rachael Ray Show my attitude has completely changed. I enjoy every meal I make for my family now and so do they. Thanks again, you have really inspired me .
10.08.08 @ 10:35 am
Everyday I am on your website looking up new recipes.
10.08.08 @ 10:46 am
Hello Rachael,
My name is Robin. I am a single parent. I have 11 children 4 girls of which are mine and 7 surrogants. All my life i have been pregnant. Anyway i loved your show today[which i watch daily] and my daughter is always making fun of the way i dance[she says i am right up there with John Travotla]. I cannot do those moves of today. She also thinks my hair is a joke, she says i am something right out of the 80’s. She gets embarassed to go to the mall with me. Like i said i have no sense of fashion and even if i did i could not afford it [being a single parent]. I am the mother that gets to the store picks out something cute gets to the register and says “oh i don’t need this” and puts it back. Rachael i am a mess….HELP
Help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.. Thank You,Robin
10.09.08 @ 4:40 pm
Hi Rachael,
I am sure you have received this comment before…
I am making Sausage, Pepper and Onion Stromboli out of your Just in Time cookbook for dinner tonight. And there is no onion in the ingredients or in the method!! I have added some while the peppers are softening because that is where I think they should go. I know the recipe will turn out because all of them do.
Thank you for providing recipes to make dinner more fun.
Barb
10.09.08 @ 8:36 pm
RR:
I lost my left kidney a year ago to cancer, but what really blew my mind was my spleen was wrapped around it and had to be removed too. It was not cancerous, but it wouldn’t turn loose. Now to hear that you have had to have thyroid surgery is sad. I’m glad it is not cancer. Take care and if you are ever in this area come by. Judyann
10.10.08 @ 12:33 am
Hi! I love your show…
I always watch it when I’m from the office…. I’ll be getting married soon so I want to learn how to cook. I wanna please my husband (soon) through food. 
Keep up the good work…. God bless yah! (Philippines)
10.10.08 @ 12:49 pm
Rachael, LOVE LOVE the Roasted Red Pepper soup with the ratatoille! it was fabulous! even better the third day! i used feta instead of goat cheese because that is what i had on hand. i appreciate all the options you give us.
10.10.08 @ 2:25 pm
Hi sweetie i tried your hard boiled egg instructions and the yolks just weren’t cooked all the way through. Here’s a recipe that i found in the reader’s digest “How to do just about anything” book.
cover eggs with cold water. bring just to the boil, then reduce heat to simmer-cooking eggs in boiling water toughens them. should an egg crack as the water boils add a pinch of salt. for soft cooked eggs, simmer 2-3 minutes (depending on the size of the eggs), medium-soft 3-4 minutes, hard cooked eggs 15-20 minutes. drain the eggs and immmerse in cold water to stop the cooking. refrigerate hard cooked eggs and use them within a week. pencil an X on a hard cooked egg to tell it from the uncooked ones.
works great. thank you for the shows.
sincerely
Lisa
10.10.08 @ 5:29 pm
Rachael,
I am a big fan of yours, you put fun back into the kitchen! I would like you ask for your advice. My son changed majors, from Pre Med to the Culinary Arts. He is attending Johnson and Wales University now. His dream is to combine his love of science and cooking together. Seeing that you are a successful chef, do you have any advice for a young chef starting out.
Sincerely,
Rozanne
10.10.08 @ 6:10 pm
can you tell me where you get the tomato paste in the tube I have aeen you use it at least twice and for one who cooks for 2 and alot of times just 1 it sure would be handy Thanks so much
10.10.08 @ 6:25 pm
I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for being a great person and giving us real practical tips and ideas that we can use everyday. My husband and I watch you whenever we get the chance. We are the parents of 3 wonderful boys, so we can use any tips we can get on cooking. Thanks again.
10.12.08 @ 9:25 pm
We love you and watch you all the time, but please take your name of Nubodi ads. They charge your credit card, and you never recieve anything. Please don’t let them use your good name. Thank you so much, and we will keep on watching.
10.14.08 @ 5:20 pm
Rach, I cannot believe you are letting your husband suffer with unibrows! Not this day and age. Have him get Laser hair removal.
It is 6 treatments and for the hair between the brows there is NO pain. The only pain I had was above the lip but I am still glad I did it. No more worries!
Tell me you have had this done for him, please!!!!
Love ya both, Pat
10.14.08 @ 5:28 pm
Hi Rachael I love your shows so much espicially the 30- minutes meals. Happy belated birthday. My comment to you was that everytime I watch your show in the afternoon, I keep thinking how neat it would be to have a side kick on your show that answers some questions or to laugh at your little jokes. You know just sit in a chair next to your audiance and have a mike in hand like Ed McMahon or Paul something from David Letterman. Sometimes you say to talk among yourselves while your pouring out hot water from your pasta dish and i can be with the mike and saying funny little quirks like watch out Rach your gonna get a pasta facial. Or sometimes you say something about bacon and no one claps I could say something funny about how everyone likes bacon or just something to break the ice. What do you think?
10.15.08 @ 9:56 am
Happy Birthday Rach. My son’s birthday is Aug. 24!!! But he is 4 years older than you..Mom and I watch everyday and we swear that if someone tied your hands you wouldn’t be able to talk…ha ha…I just love it because I’m the same way.. Hope you had a wonderful day.
10.16.08 @ 10:09 am
Belated Happy Birthday.
Just want to thank you again for adopting your beloved Izzy.
And just a reminder that Oct. 25th is Pitbull Awareness Day. Most cities are having something special going on that day, to show people, pitties are really, wonderful, loving creatures. And not all are as the news media has made them out to be.
More information can be found out on the web. and to see which cities are participating in this special event.
Flavia P. Downs
Be kind to all of God’s animals, and He will be kind to you.
Just a remin
10.29.08 @ 2:40 pm
We own a seasonal business during the summer and even though we are busy running the business my husband never misses your shows.
I kind of think he has a crush but thanks ok.
You represent the hometown girl personality.
You grew up in Lake George so we have alot in common seeing as I grew up in North Creek, Gore Mt. Glad to see that an old fashion hometown girl personality of the Adirondacks glows thru on you show. Keep up the good work.
10.29.08 @ 7:22 pm
Hi Rach, Buono Compleanno.Love your show, & Good Luck on you surgery, God Bless You, Vivian from Canada
10.30.08 @ 5:42 pm
Rachael Ray I adore you. I love watching you everyday, keep up the good work. =)
-Kim
10.30.08 @ 6:45 pm
OHLA…Hey, I just wanted to thank you! I really enjoy your 30 min. meals. What I do is watch your show and then dig for simular items in my pantry and try to match what your cooking. I have done this many of times and it really works. I actually can make something edable out of what you have shown me on the show. Although I have made my version seems like it all about taste. Thank you for actually teaching me how to put spices together and making food very tasteful.
11.04.08 @ 12:22 am
Happy belated Birthday!! You share your special day with my sister!! and I’m August 5 and Hubbys August 1 all in the same month but different years!!
11.06.08 @ 5:11 pm
Just want to say Happy belated b-day!! OMG did I screw up, Rach!! One of your girls from the office called me to make a tape asking a medical question and I did soooo bad!! I never even used a recorder before-I had no one to help me so