Celebrity Chef Rachel Ray on Dieting & Her New Talk Show

July 17, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Celebrity Chefs at 1:57 pm | (45) Comments »

Celebrity Chef Rachel Ray wears many hats: chef, TV host, writer, and the list goes on. But one thing Rachel Ray says she doesn’t care about is her weight.

The Food Network host & best-selling cookbook author tells People, “I don’t care about any fashion enough to give up food.”

When asked how she manages her weight, “I don’t. I buy jeans with stretch. Everything I have has stretch in it. I haven’t known my weight since I was 12-years-old. I have enough pressure.”

And that is for sure, with a new hour-long talk show to debut on September 18, Ray certainly does not have a lot of time for calorie counting.

Rachel touches on what the new show will bring, “I want to laugh and eat something in every show,” she said. “It’s very important to me that everything is accessible. People love that sort of friendly advice and that sense of community when you get advice from a peer instead of an expert.”

Unlike talk show veterans Oprah & Ellen DeGeneres, Ray’s new show will not be celebrity-driven, but expect guests such as her husband or lawyer & musician John Cuisimano to show up & get a little dirty in the kitchen.

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Barbara Judge Said,

August 4, 2006 @ 6:02 am

Dear Rachel, I am a big fan of your cookbooks and food network shows. I am very excited about your new show. I was wondering when tickets would be available. My son lives in New York City and we visit quite often. We are visiting the end of September and wondered if your show would be taping then. We would love to see it. Thank you, Barbara Judge.
Antonell Pica Said,

August 9, 2006 @ 10:18 am

How do I get tickets to be in the audience for the Rachelrayshow?
Jamila Aziz Said,

September 5, 2006 @ 4:43 pm

Hello Rachel,

My mom is an avid follower of ur show; she really loves your bubbly personality (like her) and of course your cooking. I’ve noticed yopur website is down; how can we get tickets for your opening show/s??
Keep up the great work!!
Charissa Peguero Said,

September 11, 2006 @ 1:19 pm

Hello Rachel,

I just want to wish you GOOD LUCK on you new show. I like your personality, your recipes and your sense of humor.

Best wishes,
Charissa Peguero
Janice Ochs Said,

September 18, 2006 @ 7:27 am

We were in the audience for the taping of the show with Michael Bolton. What day will it air?
Kathy Said,

September 18, 2006 @ 9:18 am

Hey Rachel, just watched your frist show, it was just as funny and cute as I thought it would be. We’ve seen so much of and even your mom on the foodnetwork but I’m wondering if your sister brother dad and husband and even his parents will be on your talk show? I think that would be awesome. We feel like we know you so well and would like to meet the family too.
Thanks,
Kathy from Michigan
Kathy Said,

September 18, 2006 @ 9:23 am

oops sorry I meant to say we’ve seen so much of YOU and even your mom on the foodnetwork. anyway I also can’t get to the page to get the grocery list for tomorrow’s show. Please let me know how to get to that page.
Thanks,
Kathy from Michigan
levenna Said,

September 18, 2006 @ 2:58 pm

Hey rachel,

I watched your new show today it was the best but I am email to tell you that my 10 year old son is your biggest fan every he never miss 30 min meal 40 dollars a day the other show you do we be try to order soon of your books but it would be great if you could send him a picture of you and he loves yur dog too he loves dog to he got a dog named bear so if you could send him a picture of you maybe a book he loves you so do I it would make his day if you can I email you my address if you get back to me love ya Levenna and Timothy whitson
Julie Jensen Said,

September 18, 2006 @ 6:14 pm

Hi achel,

I have watched you on the Food network since the very first day that you appeared. I love your $40 a day feature. You make me laugh and make my day a lot brighter. Good luck to you on this new adventure.

Blessings,
Julie Jensen
MARIANNE FIORENTINO Said,

September 19, 2006 @ 6:34 am

I HAVE SENT FOR TICKETS MONTHS AGO BEFORE YOUR NEW SHOW WAS SO POPULAR AND HEARD NOTHING BACK FROM YOU OR YOUR PEOPLE THANKS!
A Ptakowski Said,

September 27, 2006 @ 8:21 am

I watched for the first time today your new show and it was so boring,slow your audience even looked bored. And your dress looked like something out of SuperFly.Even the stage is decorted awful.Wow , I have watched and enjoyed your food network show but this is offer. You and Oprah have made a big mistake. Lost me as a watcher
yamilett Said,

September 30, 2006 @ 10:35 pm

Hey! Rachel we just ate the pancheta sauce with riccotoni it was delicious my whole family loved it, congrats on your new show,

My little girl is going to be one in october 18 and my other daughter is going to be 10 on the 25th do you have any ideas for a one party celebration.
can you say hello to them we loved your ideas.

Love Emmy,Jenny Kimmy, Jose and Yamilett
Kim Said,

September 30, 2006 @ 10:43 pm

Dear Rachael,
My little sister (I’m not going to say her name, but its Jenny), doesn’t like to eat her vegetebles. My mom is sick and tired of telling her to eat them all the time. Do you have any special recipes that will trick her into eating more vegetebles? I love your food because my mom watches your show and she cooks what you make on TV. She even records every show on Tivo so that she won’t miss it!

Love,
Kim
Esstine Padgitt Said,

October 2, 2006 @ 11:25 pm

Hi Rachel,
I’ve been watching your show and really enjoy it. Best
wishes for continued success. I have been trying to
fine the recipes from your daily show,. but I have been unable to locate them. I would also like to fine the grocery list for the next days program.

Thank you.

Esstine Padgitt
Grace Said,

October 3, 2006 @ 7:27 am

I love Rachel Ray!! It delights me to hear my grandchildren talk about Rachel. Perhaps we are raising some little chefs of the future. I’d love tcikets to the show. Thank you and lots of luck!
Michelle Said,

October 3, 2006 @ 7:35 pm

Keep doing what you do because your great at it. I have been watching your show since I have been out of work (foot surgery). I would love for me and my daughter to see you (she loves the way you cook)I will be returning to work soon so I can save up some money to come to the show. After all I am a single parent have to work with the budget.Love your show.
Shamone G. Said,

October 3, 2006 @ 7:45 pm

Your doing a great job.I have watched you on food network.I got my mom watching you to. She loves your show.You make your recipes so simple that I can do them and I’m only fourteen.God bless keep up the good work. Hope to come to the show soon.
Joan Vincent Said,

October 9, 2006 @ 5:47 pm

I would like to have the recipe of “Birds In A Nest” that Rachel made on the show this morning, Oct. 9. I can’t seem to find it anywhere.

Thank you.
Bonnie Lodes Said,

October 10, 2006 @ 11:24 am

Congrats on the show…love it. Would love some of the receipes especially the chichen (applecider) with Morgan Freeman. Sounded soooo delish and easy. When will the show receipes be available?
Thank u
Bonnie
jan hewitt Said,

October 13, 2006 @ 9:51 am

HI RACHEL, I LOVE YOUR WAY OF COOKING. I DO THE SAME THING.JUST SEE WHAT I HAVE IN THE FRIG AND MAKE UP MY OWN DISH WITH WHAT I HAVE AROUND. YOU HAVE GIVEN ME A LOT OF GREAT IDEAS WILTH 30MINUTE MEALS AND YUR NEW SHOW. I,M FROM YOUR NEXT OF THE WOODS, RUTLAND VERMONT. BEEN TO GLENS FALLS A LOT AND LAKE GEORGE. MY HUSBNAND AND I ARE NOW RETIRED TO FLA BUT WE GO BACK UO NORTH TO VERMONT EVERY SUMMER. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. SEE YA ON TV JAN
Marion Gagnon Said,

January 29, 2007 @ 6:33 pm

Hi Rachel;

On one of your shows you said if anyone has any kind of story to share let you know.

Well we are the Ms. Senior Sweetheart Pageant OF America and we have lots of stories to tell you. This pageant is for senior ladies 58 years of age and older.

Contestants come from all over the United States, Virgin Islands, England and Singapore. We have been featured on Phil Donahue Show, Joan Rivers and Jessie Rapheal talk shows, Entertainment tonight, Japanese TV and this year we were featured in a magaizine from Sweden.

Contestants compete in talent, interviews and evening gown presentatins in front of a panel of 7 judges. They also rehearse for 2 production numbers. Our pageant is held in Fall River, Ma. and is for ladies 58 years of age or older. Our very first Queen from 1978 is Anita Raposa who is now 92 years of age. She is active on the the committee, board of directors, dances and still entertains in nursing homes. If you are interested in doing a story on us please contact Len Kaplan President and founder of the pageant at 508-675-0249 or Marion Gagnon 508-678-8062 or via email. You can check out our web site at http://www.msseniorsweetheart.com.

Thank you for taking the time to read this email.

Marion Gagnon
Pat Said,

February 1, 2007 @ 8:20 pm

how do i get the receipe for the show of Feb 1st,2007
Pat Said,

February 1, 2007 @ 8:23 pm

how do i get the receipe for the show of Feb 1st,2007?
i have looked everywhere forit and can’t find it on line.
it looked like it would be great for dieters.

Thanks very much
Love your show daytime and on foodnetwork
Pat
Izabela Said,

February 5, 2007 @ 4:34 pm

Your show is on Norwagian TV and I like to watch, I like to cooke and I always looking for new recipes. I just want you know that you have funs in Norway too and I use some of your recipes… have a nice day … hugs from me – Izabela
shirley sorsby Said,

February 14, 2007 @ 10:01 am

HI RACHEL I CERTAINLY LOVE YOUR SHOW HAVE WATCHED YOU FROM THE BEGINNING AND FEEL LIKE YOU ARE ONE OF MY CHILDREN HUBBY CHARLES THINKS SO TOO WE HAVE 7 GROWN ONES BY THE WAY AND 18 GRANDS AND OH YES 2 GREATGRANDS WE TRY DISHES YOU MAKE AND DO SOME OUR WAY AS YOU SUGGEST YOU ARE A LOT OF FUN TO WATCH AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SWEETNESS YOU MAKE US SMILE I FEEL LIKE I KNOW YOU WE COULD BE RELATED I LIVE IN REDWATER TEXAS BUT ORGINALLY FROM ST.ALBANS VERMONT AND HAVE RELATIVES ALL AROUND THERE WELL ANYHOW THANKS FOR YOUR GOOD SHOW AND WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU SOMETIMES
SHIRLEY CADIEUX SORSBY 430 REDWATER BLVD W MAUD TEXAS 75567 MAILING ADDRESS/ AND PHONE # 903-671-3629
Mike Elder Said,

February 19, 2007 @ 4:03 pm

My Wife and I totally love your shows. We watch them all thank to Tivo. Barb was just diagnosed with only about 6 months to live from heart problems, and I would love to get her to New York to see you and the show. She thinks of you as a daughter almost. It would mean the world to her, and I need to know how to get tickets and go about this with minimal work for her.
Thanks for all that you do, you are the best. I was an executive chef, and believe me you are a chef.
Don Sprayberry Said,

March 16, 2007 @ 9:27 am

My pastor has a four year old daughter who is crazy about Rachael Ray .The child will soon be celebrating her 5th birthday and her birthday party is going to be a Rachael Ray party.How can I obtain a autograph picture of Ms Ray made out to the child.
Thank You!
Don Sprayberry
delores allison Said,

March 16, 2007 @ 2:15 pm

rachel, i watched your show about the pigs in the blanmket, but i am unable to get the portion on computer that says tv show so how can i get that recipe. it sounded really good. thanks, delores allison, chillicothe, illinois
Allison Said,

March 26, 2007 @ 9:54 am

Dear Don,

I would try poking around on her website for a signed picture of the celeb chef. You might also want to try eBay where I found this auction http://cgi.ebay.com/Rachael-Ray-SIGNED-Rachael-Ray-365-No-Repeats-EXTRAS_W0QQitemZ140019397643QQcmdZViewItem.

Hope this was helpful!
andrew piazza Said,

April 4, 2007 @ 9:21 am

that show is sooooooooooooooooo lame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
abby dorn Said,

May 10, 2007 @ 10:11 am

how do i get tickets for the rachel ray show?
Mervat M.j Said,

May 13, 2007 @ 4:36 pm

hi rachel iam from saudi arabia and i watch every i like your show and your pursunality and you are a good cooker i hope one day i do a show like you because iam so good in cooking and i have my own recapies i i hope i visit your show one day, so good luck for you.
jamie tewalt Said,

August 16, 2007 @ 12:02 pm

hey reacheal1!!,
im 12 and i wish u new my desires i would like to tell u them some day in persone..
im dream is to be as good as u and its been my dream since i was 6! i will one day and if im not i wnt stop trying till i die!!!
i luv u reacheal!!! ur my dream!!
linda usleber Said,

August 27, 2007 @ 4:07 pm

dear Rachel.
love your show, and 30 min meals. Basically I was raised on meat and potatoes and very little spices and so I know very little about them. I would love a show on spices, how to use and what goes with what.

thanks Linda
Laurie Gatto Said,

October 2, 2007 @ 11:15 am

Hi Rachel
I am trying to find the recipe that aired on October 1, 2007 (Canada) for the ground turkey loaf with gravy and you used a second loaf for a lasagna meal. I love watching you cook, you make it look so easy!!!
I would appreciate finding out how to get this recipe. I have checked the site but I can’t find anything on this particular show.
Please help me.
Thank you and you are wonderful.
Laurie
annie Said,

October 21, 2007 @ 9:33 am

have made and loved a roasted veggie pasta, it had brussels and green beans. can’t remember the other ingredients…help?
beth jones Said,

October 24, 2007 @ 5:13 pm

How can I get an autographed cookbook from Ms.Ray? I want to get one for my mother…please help…thanks…beth
Pat Mancuso Said,

October 29, 2007 @ 5:47 pm

Rachel my mom and I love your show she watches you every day. She will be 90 years old on Jan. 1st. Istead of giving her a surprise party my girls and I thought it would be great if we could bring her to your show. I hope I’m not asking to much but I would need 8 tickets if it is possible please let me know what I owe you for the tickets.
Vicki Johnston Said,

November 22, 2007 @ 7:33 pm

Rachel, my nine year old daughter loves your cooking show. It is great that you are such a role model for her. She says you are the only chef on T.V. who knows what they are doing:-) I was wondering if you could let me know how I can get a signed picture of you for her? Her name is Katie and she is an aspiring chef and it would mean a lot to her. Thank you so much. Vicki Johnston.
Sheri Novak Said,

February 8, 2008 @ 11:14 pm

Rachel my dad loves your show and thinks you are beautiful. His 62 birthday is March 8 How could I get an autographed picture made out to him? His name is Tony and it would be such a treat to receive a gift from you. Thanks for all your time. Love your show. Sheri
Deb Goodrow Said,

March 29, 2008 @ 3:31 pm

My 7 year old son (Devin ) loves your show and has wrote you a letter but we can’t find a address to send it. He has it hanging on the fridge until we can mail it out. Thanks for any help in this matter
Deb
Nancy Pressler Said,

May 14, 2008 @ 10:15 am

I enjoy your show i am looking for the recpie for love birds in a nest made with chicken thank you
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