Rachael Ray Today
I’ll admit it, I am somewhat smitten by Rachael Ray, her genuine goofiness and beaming smile is hard to resist. I first noticed Rachael Ray on the cooking channel or foodtv. I never knew such a thing existed until it showed up on our favorite channel list, (added by someone in the family) about 7 years ago. At that time a famous chef from New Orleans (Emeril lagasse) ruled the foodtv network along with a few others.
Rachael Ray showbursts on the scene in 2001 and it’s been a rise to stardom from there, First featured on a local CBS affiliate as a segment on “30 minute meals.”
Foodtv made it into a feature show on their network. The executive who decided to add her made a wise choice.
If you haven’t seen the show, it’s a lot of fun to watch. Rachael Ray rarely uses measurements and it’s a drag race against the clock to get a fully prepared meal on the table in 30 minutes. If you are looking for a step by step guide to how to make a meal then this maybe this show may not be for you.
As the viewer you may not get a step by step guide, but you will get some very solid concepts about how to cook in general. I have come to realize that following a recipe does not always bring success. Following basic concepts and being allowed to be creative allows you to succeed or fail on your own efforts and not have the excuse of “blame it on the recipe”.