I love book signings because I get to spend a few hours doing nothing but talking to you guys about what you like and what you want to see more of in my books and on TV. Last night we kicked off the book signings in New York City’s Barnes & Noble. We were rocking and rolling until after 9:30! Boy was my hand tired afterwards! It was well worth it and I wanted to share some pictures from last night with you guys:
Check out how many books this person brought? I love it! She’s got me covered!
Here I am with little Ryann-how cute is she?
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Lots of people asked questions and gave me new ideas for recipe categories. We talked alot about Yum-o!, my kids charitable organization so you can be sure to see many new recipes on that website coming up soon, including diabetic friendly recipes.
Here’s a shot of the crowd…good thing Barnes & Noble provided seating!
Afterwards I met a few extra special fans…here I am with my hubby John and Joe, a sweetheart!
Thanks for coming and see ya next year!
11.10.07 @ 10:59 am
Thank you Rach for taking the time to meet with your fans- It is a gift for us to say Thank you to you in person!
See you in California- Safe Journey
You are amazing!
Love
Debi
11.10.07 @ 12:18 pm
I just love books !
11.10.07 @ 12:39 pm
u need to come to Michigan!!!
xo cassie xo
11.10.07 @ 2:35 pm
I saw the areas you were having book signings and wondered why you didn’t cross the river into New Jersey to sign your books. Paul Deen was here recently at BJ’s Club to sign her book. Unfortunately I can’t watch you everyday as I work but I’ve seen your show all this week and I’m babysitting my grandson in Louisianna. I do enjoy your shows when I can see them and also I have tried your recipes and have found them easy and delicious.
So, try and come across the river to New Jersey one of these days.
Have a nice day!
11.10.07 @ 4:09 pm
where do i find the artice that was done on last tuesday about the spice helping to cure things. cant find it on the website.
thanks
11.10.07 @ 6:56 pm
Rach you looked so pretty at the book signing last night and you were so friendly too! Thanks!
11.10.07 @ 7:22 pm
Rach, Just stood in line 3 hours to see you at Foxwoods in Ct. It was well worth the wait, you are truly a warm sincere person, and i just wanted to say thank you, to you, for taking the time to sign my book today..Keep up the good work, Always, Craig..
11.10.07 @ 7:48 pm
Rachael is the most personable celeb out there. She is soo sweet and takes the time to talk to the fans as she is signing the books. If you have the chance to go to a signing..go!!! Rachael is the best. My 5 year old daughter was thrilled to meet her and again she was so incredibly nice to my daughter and of course she signed her kids cookbook!! My daughter will cherish that and show it off to all her friends. Thank yiou soo much for coming to Connecticut! We love you shows and your books and of course your new magazine! It is soo great to meet a celeb that is down yo earth and genuine! Maybe Rachael can have a taping of her show just for kids or mom and younger daughters/sons??? Thanks again it was a great experience!!
11.10.07 @ 8:06 pm
Rachael,
You are wonderful, and it is always a pleasure to come see you!
11.10.07 @ 8:11 pm
Awesome of you to come to NYC last night…I bought the cookbook(Just in Time) because I wanted to have it ‘personalized’ but cant make much of anything from it…You’re def. not a vegetarian! lol
11.10.07 @ 8:12 pm
Hi Rach:
Just thought you might like to check out a blog about your Rachel Ray 365 Day Cook book. My friends are doing every recipe in order, one a day, everyday, and blogging about it. It is an amazing project. They have moved house, had a baby, refinished the new home, all while keeping their blog going. The site is oneyearproject.com Please check it out, they are smart and funny. Enjoy.
11.10.07 @ 8:26 pm
When do you find the time to relax?
Yes, Yes, You are cool and hip and happening that is great but I worry that you just too busy…books, TV shows, Magazines etc… Your head must be spinning all the time. So, don’t forget to spend quality time with your Mom!
Thanks for all you do! Please take care.
11.10.07 @ 9:42 pm
Hello Rachael,
I’m a single guy whom had very little interest in cooking until I watched your 30 minute meals, wow I think even I can do that!!
Thanks for getting me off my lazy butt!
You are very entertaining and, BONUS, easy on the eyes.
Thanks for making it easy.
Best regards,
Wayne
11.10.07 @ 11:04 pm
I feel in love with Rachael Ray from day one. I am a retired Baptist minister. I did an on line survey that was to give me her book on 30 minute meals.
It took a long time to do it and then it wanted me to spend money for something no one wold wish for in any way.
I dont think it is good to have this nice lady’s name associate with any such survey.
She is better than that.
Thanks
Don Nerren
Brandon, MS
11.10.07 @ 11:38 pm
Hi Rachael - Thanks for comming to Foxwoods with your book signing tour. I was so excited to give you the picture of our Triplets making pizza… It just goes to show that at 15 mos, you are never to young to be in the kitchen! You are an inspiration to me… cooking is my passion and with your books I can now share this with my kids!
Thanks again!
Deanna
11.11.07 @ 12:11 am
I can’t wait for Dec. 19th.
I am coming to Chicago! You are great and I can’t wait to meet you.
You are the best!
11.11.07 @ 1:12 am
Rachael please come to Naples Florida! I am from Texas and will be in San Antonio on Dec 8 thru the 10 visiting family which is only 1 hour from Austin but the place you will be at I can not locate on Map Quest.
11.11.07 @ 7:47 am
hello? how are you rach ? I am watch you r program .its raially very nice and I like to see . I hope visit you r program or home. I hope this masege has replay from you . thanks
11.11.07 @ 7:50 am
You are AWESOME! I pretend I am cooking while I take my bath. I like to make spaghetti with my sponge pieces.
11.11.07 @ 8:38 am
hey rach i am carole i have 13 years old and i’m from lebanon i love ur show very much and i love u also
bye
from lebanon
11.11.07 @ 9:04 am
Thank you sooo much for coming to Moorestown,NJ on Wednesday! It was so worth standing in line for 3 1/2 hours. I had a smile on my face for the entire day after meeting you! Thanks again!
11.11.07 @ 9:42 am
Rach,
Although I had to wait 3 1/2 hours at Foxwoods last night, it was great to see you and get the new book signed. I am already picking out my faves!
11.11.07 @ 10:15 am
Hey Rach!! Saw you in Moorestown NJ at Boscov’s. My mom-mom is the one who gave you the basil. hope you enjoy it. Love you and your show. Keep smilin’
11.11.07 @ 1:32 pm
Greetings Rachael,
As you were signing my wife Sherry’s copy of your new book. She was as giddy as a school girl meeting you. She pointed towards me. I am the one with cane and “Desert Storm Veteran” hat pictured above. Your kind words thanking me for my service really meant alot to me.
You are welcome and I sincerely hope you and your family have a great Veterans Day. I hope everyone always keep our troops in their thoughts and prayers especially during the upcoming Holiday Season.
Thank you again Rachael,
Billy Stitt
ABH1(AW) USN(Ret.)
Brooklyn, NY
11.11.07 @ 3:58 pm
I love your cookbooks please come to Orlando FL
11.11.07 @ 4:08 pm
Rachael,
I spent 3 (well worth) hours in line at the Foxwoods Casino in CT to have the wonderful opportunity to meet you during the book signing on 11/10/07.
I was in awe when it was finally my turn to meet you, there was so much I wanted to say to you, but the “star-struck” got the best of me. I love your show and of course your cooking - you’re awesome! I hope to be able to see you again, but I will be sure to remember to say everything I wanted to the first time. lol
Thank you and Take Care,
Tami
11.11.07 @ 4:57 pm
Rach, u r trippin’! No East Coast signings?! 1 in NY, whoopee! I live in PA jus north of Delaware and I need my RR fix! Granted, u did hit Philly twice last year but that wuz a whole year ago AND u have a new book out, I mean, as if Rach! Who scheduled your signings this year an East Coast playa h8tr?! Whateve.
11.11.07 @ 11:21 pm
HI YESTERDAY 7 OF US WITH 2 KIDS WAITED FOR 4 HOURS AT FOXWOODS TO SEE YOU. ONE OF MY DAUGHTERS IS THE ONE WHO HAD TABS ON YOUR BOOK TO BETTER FIND HER FAVORITE RECIPES OF YOURS. THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS WAS ONE OF HER CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. SHE IS YOUR BEST FAN.
11.12.07 @ 6:29 am
HI RACH
I AM FROM MORROCO AFRICA , I LOVE UR SHOW YOUR FOOD YOUR PERSONNA YAMMO . I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST CUZ U ARE A REALLY SWEET PERSON AND I WISH YOUR SHOW WILL LAST TIL ITS HUNDRED’s SEASON.
LOVE
MERYEM
11.12.07 @ 7:58 am
Hello Rachael:
I appreciate your energy and persona, you definately add a “spice” to cooking. Do you plan to visit the south (Augusta, Georgia)? There are several persons “down here” who would love to see you, I in particular think that you are “stunning” and am in love, if only? I like other am retired from the (Cmdr. 0-5)and where I was forced to cook for my crew once a month (Submarine service) so also learned to appreciate cooking by that means and I now find you culanary recipies as delightful as you. Hope that you come see us down here. Sincerely
Martin (Mar-teen) CMDR. US NAVY, Ret.
11.12.07 @ 10:50 am
Hi Rach,
We saw you at Foxwoods and it was a great honor to meet you!! By the way, I cannot find your version of the green bean casserole on your dite. Can you put one up there? Thanks!!
11.12.07 @ 10:50 am
Dear Rach:
Thank you for coming to Foxwood Resort in CT. November 10, 2007. It was a great joy for myself and my two friends Jane and Geri to see you and have you sign our books “YAMMO!!” The three of us felt excited and like kids agian meeting a great celebrity like yourself. Not only did we get to see you and speak to you we met great people and had a blast. Happy cooking to all!! God Bless and keep you safe.
Love
Maddie Swanson
Brookfield Masachusetts
11.12.07 @ 11:35 am
Hi Rachael, How are you? You are such an inspiration to me, I love to watch your 1 hr. show every day to see what meal I can make for my daughter & husband tonight! The meals are always soooo good & easy to make! I’ve already made your Stir Fried Shrimp & Fideos about 5 times, & every time I make it my daughter request it again! Thank you, Thank you, thank for the great recipes! You’ve become my inspiration both in the kitchen & out! Please come to CT sometime soon! Take care, love & prayers, Mary
11.12.07 @ 11:48 am
Hi Rach,just wanna say i love your show,it runs daytime here in Norway now and love your food tips:) keep on
11.12.07 @ 12:38 pm
hey Rachael!!
&& watch it 
i watch your show AS MUCH AS I CAN!!
being a first year student sucks! becuase i miss most of it so i tape it
so when are you getting your butt too Nova Scotia!!!
11.12.07 @ 12:49 pm
Hi Rachael,
I was fortunate to be at The Foxwoods Book signing on Saturday the 10th! Just to note, I would not have waited 3 hours for Mickey Mouse, but I was glad I did for you. Only wish we could have chatted. Thanks for being you!
11.12.07 @ 2:16 pm
No Midwest book signings? What a shame! Kansas City would love to see you! I love your work and admire your style!
11.12.07 @ 2:42 pm
Thanks so much for taking a picture with my daughter. She was so excited to meet you and as we look at your website still lights up at the picture. We waited awhile to meet you and it was worth every second. Also, thank you to the staff at B & N, for noticing that it was getting late and allowing us to see you sooner.
11.12.07 @ 3:17 pm
Hello Rachael you are beautiful,nice, and smart. I liked you in the Dunkin Donuts commercial I saw this past summer.
George
Red Bank,
NJ
11.12.07 @ 3:18 pm
Hi Rachael I LOVE your show! I’m trying to eat healthy so I love all the ‘figure-friendly’ recipes!!!
11.12.07 @ 3:31 pm
Rachel! Rachel! Did I miss your signing ain Florida The Sunshine State?! I would love to meet you. I just love you!!
11.12.07 @ 4:05 pm
When do you plan on being in the Washington D.C. area?
11.12.07 @ 4:06 pm
Hey Rachel!
I’m not sure if you’re gonna read this or maybe this is not the place to write you but I coulnd’t find another way to reach you.I’m a 15 year old girl who lives in Cancun with her canadian mother and mexican father, but the reason I’m writing is in behalf of my mother who’s a BIG FAN of your show and of course of you too, well she doesn’t know I’m writing this… She watches it everyday and comes up with one of your recipes each time she’s in the kitchen! She really enjoys watching it because it keeps her mind busy and relaxes the tension of paying the bills and stuff like that and besides that, she enjoys every minute of it ( to tell you the truth, she’s even watching it at the moment!). I know it would be very exciting for her if she could meet you, but I’m realistic and I know not everything’s possible. Just to let you know you have fans like my mom who really enjoys your show and never misses it.
Thank you for being such a great example!
Adios
11.12.07 @ 11:52 pm
Hi Rach! I was also fortunate enough to see you @ foxwoods on Saturday 11/10 (along with my mom, Christine, reply #36
I was nervous for weeks about what I’d say when I actually met you. When the time came and our part of the line (we were almost at the end) actually reached you I think you AND I were both too tired too chat! but it was still worth the wait just to see you! I would have said that I just love that you are so down to earth and so more like us “normal” folk than a fancy-schooled chef. I’ve learned alot watching ALL your shows and hope to learn even more as I continue to watch.
Like my mom said, thanks for being you!
11.13.07 @ 5:10 am
Ciao Rachael
my name is rana , i’m from Lebanon (middle East)and always waiting your show even we are late about a month, for exemple today i was washing the OCTOBER FEST. show. You are amazing and always have great and new ideas. Keep going. Just i’m writing to you to let you know that you have also fans in the Middle East and in Lebanon.
Hope to meet you in the futur if i could get a visa to USA
God bless you
thank you for your time
kisses
11.13.07 @ 9:37 am
Rach, You are amazing! There is no other like you! I am so excited you wrote a book and I can not wait to own a copy! Would love to see you in Ft Lauderdale for a book signing! We love you here! Lori from Pompano Beach
11.13.07 @ 12:01 pm
Love watching your show. I was never successful teaching my daughter to cook…so now that I have a 4 yr. old grand-daughter…Nana (me) and Sophia(grand-daughter), watch you every chance we get. I think she may even become just like you. Your show even proceeds over cartoons…and thats pretty impressive for a 4yr. old!
Are you ever coming to Orange County for a book signing?
Keep up your beautiful Spirit…and fantastic and fun cooking.
11.13.07 @ 5:41 pm
I just found out you are coming to raleigh in December, my mom and I already have a date. We are so excited! see you in a few weeks! Happy Turkey Day!
11.13.07 @ 8:39 pm
hey rach you and your show are so awsome! i watch your morning talk show and 30 min. meals! you seem like a fun person! you are super funny! you are so sweet and i wish i could meet you! maybe i can come to a book signing near my area! do you know i cook a lot and most of the time they are some recipes of yours! my parents call me their mini rachel ray! i am a person who love thanksgiving! i alway make some pies and dumplings! of course other things too! my nana said she was going to try to use that soup recipe you showed today on the show! when i am not busy i am always cooking! ilove to make desserts and main dishes! i like to put garlic in a lot of things! i love oyu and your show! you so so rock!
thanks for being so so cool and so funny!
11.13.07 @ 9:43 pm
Hi.Rach
I..am..MYEE WILSON..from..Sydney Australia..I..love..your..show..
.I..have..to..do..my..excerise..and.have..my..shower..and..finish..my..dinner..before..your..show..start..i..dont..want..to..miss..
out..any..good..stuff
love..Myee xxxxxxx
11.14.07 @ 7:42 am
Hey Rachael–
Thank you so much for coming to Foxwoods this weekend for your book signing. It was really great to meet you. The wait was well worth it. I have met a few other “celebrities” at this type of event and I must say you topped them all. You were so you!!! Thank you for being so genuine. You are truly an inspiration. My 5 year old son loves you!! Hope to see you again sometime.
11.14.07 @ 7:54 am
Me again!
I just re-read all the other comments and totally agree with Alyssa from 11/10. It would be awesome if Rachel could do a show with Mothers and daughters/sons. Rachael is truly loved by all generations. My mother, myself and my son are all big fans. Thanks again.
11.14.07 @ 9:34 am
Are you going to come to NJ for your book tour? I missed the NY one and know there would be tons of people who would come if you had one in NJ (like me).
I am a huge fan and think you are an awesome person (and a great cook)!!
Have a great day!
Jen
11.14.07 @ 10:36 am
What, no book signing in Milwaukee??? Rach is going from Minneapolis to Chicago the next day, can’t she stop here on the way?
11.14.07 @ 11:16 am
you need to come to georgia
11.14.07 @ 12:40 pm
Hi Rachael, I hope u have a wonderful hoilday season. Iam a big fan of yours and like all the other fans out there I Hope to meet you too. I hope that u will come to Tampa, Fl sometime for a book signing. I love your show its awesome I catch myself saying yumo and o my gravy all the time lol. I think that u r wonderful. take care. love, jen
11.14.07 @ 1:05 pm
When are you visiting California. We would love to see you here!!!
11.14.07 @ 2:35 pm
You need to come to Orange County, CA!!!!
Love your books!
11.14.07 @ 3:33 pm
Hey Rach,
I just wanted to say that I hope you come toward Illinois sometime! I KNOW I am you biggest fan. Im 14 years old and I love your show.I live in the southern most tip of Ill. and it seems like you never make it around this area. Just thought I would let you know that we of this area would love to see you!!
Sincerely,
Your Biggest Fan
Laura
11.15.07 @ 11:11 am
Rachel, it would be great if you could come to Rochester, NY!!!
11.15.07 @ 1:37 pm
Rachael, I can’t wait for the diabetic recipes. I just found out that I am diabetic and would love to see your spin on some of your recipes already published. I have only found boring recipes in other books and websites.
Thanks and I can’t wait.
11.15.07 @ 2:18 pm
Rachael!! I’m so excited to see you on December 9th in Austin!!! I live in San Antonio, but my roommate (we’re in college) and I are driving early, during finals week, to come see you! My only question is..do we buy the book there, or do we bring a copy!! I’m real excited to see you! You’re the best!!
11.16.07 @ 12:12 am
Hi Rachael, congratulations on a great show its about time food and came into the picture. You shine and your passion is exumed when you talk to your guests. Well done and if ever you come across to Australia I would love you to look me up as i want to offer you a gift - a massage I know you hate them however you have not had my healing hands. I am gifted and blessed to have been able to use this gift to change a lot of peoples lives. Keep up the great example.. and i just finished watching your show with Coldby and “Chilvary” its not dead in my life however it is missed. Have an awesome Festive Season and i look forward to your ongoing shows … Keep smiling Lina Sydney Australia
11.16.07 @ 5:17 am
Dang rach you are so loved by many,you are truly blessed even i like you and that is saying a..lot.I am really into cooking and,love your show my hubby and i watch together.You are an inspiration to woman all over hopefully for this younger generations that is coming up.My hipanic grandmother raised me ,and taught me how to cook and take care of myself,i am truly greatful for that.However not everyone has that.So thank goodness for you keep it up!!
11.16.07 @ 10:49 am
Rachael Ray; I just want to thank you for taking time out of you very busy schedule to sign your new cook book. I love it . I was one of the very last ones that you signed I don’t know if you would remember but it was signed to; laurene the queen which i though was great. Thanks Again your a insperation to every woman out there. From Laurene the queen .lol
11.16.07 @ 11:29 am
Rach where the heck can I get one of those awesome yellow aropns with your orange RR on it? I have to cook with aprons like nonna. I would love to add this apron to mine. Ciao Ciao Brigita ;x
11.16.07 @ 12:44 pm
Hi Rach
I have to say this was the I have got to seat down and really watch your talk show. I love 30min. meals I watch that all the time!! But I was watching you and you were talk about the tabloids I have to say I don’t buy into that. I think eveyones buisness is there own. I was so glad to hear you say something about that. Why do people buy into that. I tell me sister to stop watching that crap it’s never really ture anyways. But again I’m just really glad you cleared up what ever issue people think they know about you!!
Thanks Rach
11.16.07 @ 3:09 pm
HiRach, I’m a girl of 12 years old and i live in morocco with my parents and my too brothers i see your show everyday i love you so much Rachael Ray i think you are the best, you really know how to cook and my dream is to meet you one day and be in your lovely show!!!! i hope that my dream comes true see you Rach whene i’m goig to come to the U.S.A
byby
Nada with love
11.17.07 @ 1:48 am
Hi Rachel, Please send recipes for Slow Cookers, I would like to make them for my hubby’s work. He’s a Philadelphia Police Officer. It’s been bad here. They have a realy tough job and I don’t want to get the dredded phone call. We want to keep him around for a while. Cooking makes me feel better. It’s true. Holidays aren’t holidays anymore
We have 2 children, Joey is 16 and Amanda is 11. I also have a German Shepherd “King”, he’s going to be 10 in Jan.
When I cook for people, and they like it, That’s my Christmas, I feel good about me.
Sincerely,
Kathy Staszak
11.17.07 @ 3:13 am
Hi Rach !
I WANT A RR APRON TOO !!!
xoxo
11.17.07 @ 3:47 pm
hey rach, just a quick question do you ever come to arizona? and I love your dog I have a akc blue nose pit hes adorable.
11.17.07 @ 5:24 pm
Hi Rach!
I love your show! I watch you everyday, literally. I think you have the best guests and you do so many fun things with them. Your whole show is so interesting AND I love watching you cook. I love to cook, as well. It would be a dream for me to be able to cook with you. My goodness! I think it’s so nice of you to take time to meet with your fans during the book signing. You’re such a nice person! I had so much fun being in NY at your show, live! See you Monday, on tv!
Love,
Melissa
11.17.07 @ 5:30 pm
Thanks you soooooooo much for coming to Boston. It meant the world to me. I hope Izzy is doing well and you enjoy your time in Beantown. You’re such an inspiration and wonderful to your fans.
11.17.07 @ 5:31 pm
Thank you for coming to Boston. Your visit meant the world to me. You’re amazing and so nice to your fans. I hope you enjoy Bean Towna nd I hope Izzy is doing well.
11.17.07 @ 7:17 pm
Hi Rachael…
Thanks for taking the time with your fans in Boston today. I was the guy with the little Yorkie…jsut wanted to say thank you for your kind words and for signing all of those books.
As I said, my dad has alzheimers and between working and taking care of him, my days are full, but I really enjoyed meeting you and wish you so much continued success…
P.S. Hope Isaboo is feeling better!
11.17.07 @ 7:43 pm
Hello Racheal,
I saw you today at the Pru. You are so nice! I asked you about your necklace (”R and “J” gold circles) and you said you were going to post what name brand it was and I don’t know where to look for it. Please let me know where to look…thanks
dsvanderbilt@comcast.net
11.17.07 @ 9:03 pm
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Hey Rachael…it was definitely a good time and a pleasure meeting you in Boston today. The link above is to the picture taken today where you included a ‘written shoutout’ to my grandmother. You made her day and mine, and that was great of you to come up with the idea of doing that. Thanks again!
Anthony
11.18.07 @ 12:06 am
THANK YOU FOR COMING TO BOSTON!
My friend was scard I was gonna “freak out” when I meet you…you are the best..I held it together somewhat..your the best thank you for taking a picture!
11.18.07 @ 1:37 am
Oh, honey! I would absolutely love for you to come and help with a major family dilemma…. My gramma makes tamales every christmas and I have been helping by providing a place (my kitchen) and necessary more expensive ingredients (spices and meat). It ends up with her bringing the Maseca and the oil, and I nave to bring the rest. Last time we got together to do tamales, I got very upset because I didn’t cook them long enough and they were doughey. I felt horrible and left the family function in tears. I want to make awesome tamales for my family. Here’s the catch. We only have like a month to put this toghther.
If I don’t get any help to make these, We simply won’t have them. This is a long standing tradition, but I can’t do it alone….
Please, RACH!!!!!! HELP ME!!!!!!! I know that you can handle this with such style and grace (unlike me in my blue jeans on the floor mixing up the masa by hand…)
11.18.07 @ 6:34 am
Where can I find the dress you are wearing on the cover of the December/January 2008 issue of Everyday!?!? I love it!
11.18.07 @ 11:38 am
Hi Rachael!
My brother will be a freshman at the Culinary Institute of America (hopefully!!!) in the fall of 2008. He loves baking and loves everything about baking. He goes to a vocational school for commercial baking and even competes nationwide. He will be so excited to have your signed copy of Just in Time on Christmas morning! If you are ever looking for a fresh show Idea stop by the Minuteman Regional Tech School in Lexington, MA. They have a great bakery!!
Thanks so much! It was great seeing you!!!
11.18.07 @ 12:52 pm
Hi Rachael! I love the show…you should come to the Washington area! And that pic above of you and Anthony Maurizio is very cute! Enjoy your day!
11.18.07 @ 4:26 pm
A reader named Kat on a post dated Nov 10, 2007 wanted to know about the spice used in your Nov 6, 2007 episode (the one where you cleared the air about your marriage being PERFECT~don’t you just hate those tabloids?!). It was Turmeric (you said the R is silent) and was said using a dash a day on your food is used as an anti-inflamatory (who knew?). I hope Kat reads this and it helps!
11.18.07 @ 5:25 pm
Hi Rachael,
I drove from CT to see you in Boston yesterday. Wish I had more time to talk to you, but I loved taking a picture with you and getting my new book signed.
XOXOX
Your biggest fan,
Carisa
P.S. Hope Isaboo is feeling better!
11.18.07 @ 6:00 pm
I got your new book on Friday and right away I was planning what recipes to do. The new book is just wonderful. Thanks for the great work!!
11.18.07 @ 8:29 pm
I just tried the Mac n Cheese n Burgers recipe from the book I had signed in NYC…and it came out AWESOME! It was so cool to meet you and have you sign Just in Time. And yes Grace, that picture of Anthony and Rachael above came out REALLY cute! Good looking pair ;). Hahaha. Hope to meet you again Rachael when another book comes out! -
11.19.07 @ 4:37 am
hey, thx for signing my magazines and books in boston on november 17. waited in line for hours, but it was well worth it to me and my daughters. i am going to have to upload the picture that was taken too…that pic of you and anthony m is a classic. well, time to go to the store to get some ingredients for a few of these recipes in the book. calzone omelette appears to be a “must-try!” ~ love jess
11.20.07 @ 2:05 am
When are you coming back to Alaska? You have a ton of fans up here and we’d love to help you celebrate your new book!
11.20.07 @ 4:58 pm
i’m excited to see you at stanford mall. i want to be a food network star!!!
11.20.07 @ 9:47 pm
I’m so excited about meeting you at the Austin book signing! As a surprise, I am bringing my cousin to meet you as well. She is just 25 and undergoing chemo for a rare breast cancer (IBC). Your shows and magazine have helped brighten her days and I just know that getting to meet you will boost her spirits even more. Thanks for all you do and looking forward to Dec. 9th!
11.21.07 @ 9:12 am
Sonia, I will also be at the Austin book signing. Watching Rachael with my girlfriend every day is a good, fun time for sure. Your cousin will definitely have fun too I am sure. May I add that the picture above with Rachael/fan Anthony Marizio is very cool too…thanks alot for posting that man! But can you cook as well as Rachael? LOL. Well, Rachael, looking forward 12/9 as well. Will see you there Rachael, with my girlfriend Gia!
11.23.07 @ 9:44 pm
HI! RACH: IT WAS A PLEASURE FINALLY MEETING YOU AT THE BOOK SIGNING ON 11/15/07 AT FOXWOODS CASINO. I JUST WANT YOU TOO KNOW HOW MUCH YOU, YOUR SHOW, AND OF COURSE YOUR WONDERFUL COOK BOOKS HAVE GIVEN ME THE HELP AND EDUCATION THAT I SO NEEDED AFTER THE PASSING OF MY WIFE, WHEN IT COMES TO PREPARING FOOD AND ALSO ENTERTAINING OTHERS. THANK YOU, AGAIN, RACH
11.25.07 @ 11:57 am
Aww - you are so Sweet Richard Benjamin. Have a wonderful Holiday Season !
11.26.07 @ 7:06 pm
When are you coming to Tennessee!? It’d be awsome to finally be able to meet you!I absolutely love your show!I also love to cook.I end up doing it a lot when we have to do chores and that’s one of them. My brothers say that I make the best spaggetti in the whole family! Well, I hope you have a very,
very, Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Luv Ya,
~Megan~
11.27.07 @ 12:25 pm
Hey Rachel, here you will be in Cary NC on December 7th, my husband and son faithful watchers your show. They love you. Steven is a straight A student, that is involved with alot of activities and is a very hard working 16 year old at home as well, my husband has to be the greatest husband in the world! Loves my cooking, me inside and out, tucks me in at night, kisses me every night and morning. Calls me during the day to tell me I was on his mind…we have been married 20 years. I would really like to make both my boy’s day by making arrangements for them to meet you. Ronnie will not be able to make the book signing due to working. Please consider it…thanks.
11.28.07 @ 12:33 pm
I just watched your show and you gave away copies of your cook book and said if you at home wanted to try to get one to go to your sight well I’m here and i cant get through any thing.
thanks anyway
11.28.07 @ 5:22 pm
Hey Rachael…can’t wait for the Vegas signing because I know it’ll be a blast! Anthony…cute pic of you and Miss Ray…I could see you cooking up a feast with her, haha! Hope all is well Rachael and I love the show and my daughters do too!!
11.29.07 @ 5:53 am
could you possibly do a book signing further up state N.Y.? Like around the catskill region.
11.30.07 @ 11:41 am
I was extremely pleased to see that you were coming to sign books locally and quite disappointed to see that they finished selling tickets a month ago. You are such a busy lady, but why would you fly all the way out to Dallas and make only one appearance? There are so many of us who would love to meet you. Be good to yourself Rachael.
11.30.07 @ 6:34 pm
hey rachael love ya,ll down here in moultrie ga.
12.03.07 @ 4:55 pm
I watch your show when I can,my husband has gain alot of weight.Cause he cant get around like he used to do to a back injury at work.His personal doc has him on meds to help him lose weight.I’ve been trying to cook healther.But we can’t always,have fresh veg.How can I help him more,with can veg.
12.07.07 @ 1:37 am
Rach- enjoy your tour and please be safe!
Love From Los Angeles
Debi
12.07.07 @ 9:35 am
Live from Cary, NC. Stood in line from about 5:30 am to get wristband at B&N. I was about the 60th person in line. It got to about 150 people when they let us in the door at 8am. We get to line up again at around 6pm for the signing at 7pm. Everyone was very friendly. Can’t wait to meet my girl! Gonna give her The Pretenders 1st album as a gift as I think she digs that era of music.
Peace & Happy Holidays fromm Cary
Walsh
12.07.07 @ 10:18 pm
Just got back from the book signing in Cary, NC with my 6 year old daughter and two friends.
My daughter was all excited to sing a customized “Rachel Ray” version of You Are My Sunshine and got the chance.
Rachel was so geuninely warm and friendly - she listened, asked my daughter her name and gave her a big hug.
Thank you Rachel for treating my daughter so special and taking the time to autograph a few cookbooks to help raise money for the Cary Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Walk.
You’re the best!
Janet Kelly
12.07.07 @ 10:53 pm
Rachel~
Thank-you so much for coming into Cary,NC. Thank-you for taking the time to sign as many books as you did. (and endure all the photo flashes). My boyfriend in Iraq will enjoy the pics and the food I cook up from you new “Just in Time” cookbook.
I hope you have a safe trip back to New York!! Enjoy our little town!
To a couple people I met in line!! Thanks for being so friendly- and to Darcy and Keith (who traveled from Jacksonville,Fl)..I have a picture for you guys!! Thanks for making great memories!!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,
Karla
12.08.07 @ 5:00 am
Both My Mom and I made a day out of gettting your New Book Sign. Starting at 6:30am to 10:30pm. It was great fun. we were so happy to see you! Anyway We told you that we are great fans… and you look up said Thank you Pretty lady! Thanks again for coming to Cary Nc! Have a safe trip!
LUV YA
12.08.07 @ 8:29 am
Hi Rachael! I just wanted to say that I was very excited that you were having a book signing in Cary last nite. My dad watches your show every morning (I’m at work), and we both love all your shows on the Food Network. He called me on Monday and put the phone up to the television so that I could hear that you were going to be in Cary. We made a date that nite to come on Friday and see you. No one else in our family was in the least excited, and no one that I told at work seemed to care, one guy just kept saying over and over, “Who’s Rachael Ray??” So the big nite came, we drove over an hour to Cary, got there 55 minutes before you were scheduled to appear, finally found a parking space and almost literally crawled over the people to get in. I found one of your new cookbooks, Just In Time, on the table at the door, and my dad, who is six foot three, tried to find the end of the line at a register so we could buy your book. He asked one lady if this was the line for the registers, and she said, “This is 76-100.” My dad said, “76-100, what?” We had NO idea that you had to be there and draw a number. He found the area where you would be signing, and looked over the heads of all the people, but you had not arrived yet. We made our way back to the door and asked what these bracelets were about. The lady said that it was all over the news, radio, website, etc. Needless to say, we did not get to see you last nite, and we were very disappointed. I had even brought you a box of Ritz crackers as a joke, although I’m sure you’ve heard it a million times before, (I was going to say, “Hey Rachael, I found your Ritz.”) I thought it might be a nice diversion from having your cookbook shoved at you all nite. And my dad brought you a biscotti. He even made up a sad Rachael Ray song on the way home to make me laugh. I guess next time we will know better. Hope to see you soon.
Michelle & Chuck
352 Nicks Creek Lane
Carthage, NC 28327
12.08.07 @ 10:42 am
When and where will you be in Las Vegas
12.08.07 @ 12:11 pm
Hi Rachael!
I was SUPER excited to hear that you were coming to Cary, NC. My new husband and I recently moved down to North Carolina from Michigan so we got directions to the Barnes and Noble and headed out to see you. I was so excited I could barely contain myself. I was prepared with my cookbook that we had registered for and ready to get an autograph and meet the person that I watch on the most of Food Network. (I watch 30 Minute Meals everyday, as well as your other shows!) When I got to the book store, I was quickly disappointed. I had NO idea that I needed a wrist bracelet to get in line to see you. If I would have known, I would have been camping out waiting to get one! I am still very happy that I was able to at least see you but would have loved to actually meet you! Hopefully you will be back to the area soon!
Hope you have a great holiday!
Kristen
12.08.07 @ 12:36 pm
Remember to check the schedule for updates.
http://www.rachaelray.com/article.php?article_id=39
12.08.07 @ 4:55 pm
Rachel
I just left your Dallas book signing. It was such a neat experience. Thank you for taking the time to sign all my books. Your book is the number 1 item I am giving for Christmas this year.
12.08.07 @ 7:22 pm
Rachael- It was so exciting to meet you at your book signing in Cary, NC last night! Thanks for taking the time to sign my books. My Grandma is going to flip when she gets her book for Christmas.
To Karla- It was great to meet you as well. We enjoyed getting to know you. I would love to get the picture, but don’t know how to get in touch with you without sharing my e-mail with the whole world. Any ideas? While waiting in line I got some unexpected news and had to leave right after the book signing. Sorry, we didn’t get to connect after. Hope you got some great pictures with Rachael.
Merry Christmas
Darci(Jacksonville, FL)
12.08.07 @ 11:30 pm
Evening all - I just came back from Borders - Torrance, CA to get some info on the up-coming book signing. They had a sheet listing the rules & regs for the signing. I was shocked to see that “no photos” was listed. Because it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet such an influential person - is there any exception to this rule? Was this same rule enforced at other signings? Thanks.
12.09.07 @ 12:23 am
Hi Rach! I attended your book signing in Southlake, TX today and the 2 1/2 hour wait was definitely worth it! It was wonderful to meet you, even if only for a few moments AND thanks for the tanning tip! Safe journey for the rest of your tour!
12.09.07 @ 8:53 pm
I got to meet you at your book signing in Cary, NC. I just wanted to say thank you so much for coming all the way to NC! I love watching you on your morning show but you are even more facinating in person! My best friend and I camped out at the Barnes and Noble overnight to be one of the first to get to meet you and it was soooo well worth it! I sincerely thank you for signing my books, and taking the time to meet me and all of your fans here. Have a safe trip on the rest of your signings!!! Thanks again!
12.10.07 @ 11:11 am
Rachel,
You are a class act! Thank you so much for making my little girl’s day in Southlake, TX.I am an author and chef, and my daughter is following in my footsteps. Meeting you helped further inspire her to keep cooking and writing! (She writes her own self-”published” books while I work on mine.
12.10.07 @ 2:04 pm
I heard that the book signing in Santa Monica,CA has been cancelled???????
12.10.07 @ 2:41 pm
Hey Rach!
When are you coming to Washington State for your book signing? You are coming to see us aren’t you?
12.11.07 @ 9:10 pm
Hey Rachael. I know you were here in Vegas today, and you had your book signing. Were you actually supposed to buy a ticket or was it free? I know you had to buy the book, but why were there tickets? Maybe so it wouldn’t be such a mad mob….. I don’t know. I didn’t get to go. Sorry!! But I bet your book is great and I am sorry I didn’t get to see you. Thanks for coming to Vegas anyway!
12.12.07 @ 10:04 am
Rachael… I just love your shows and love trying your recipes. My whole family loves you!! My 16 yr old niece is actually getting to meet you at your book signing in San Jose, CA!!! she is so excited. I hope she get to get a picture with you.
I also would like to see you come to New Hampshire!! I live in a small town..Goffstown. But live a few mins from Manchester, NH. Please come to NH!!!! I would oove nothing more than to meet you in person!!! You ROCK GIRL!!!! Keep smiling!! You are a beautiful person
12.12.07 @ 10:18 am
Hi Rach!
I can’t tell you how thrilling it was to meet you at the book signing yesterday at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. I bought the book last week (which is when I received my ticket) and have already prepared a couple of recipes from it…it’s a great book! Thank you so much for visiting us in Vegas…we hope to see you back here soon for another visit!
12.12.07 @ 12:53 pm
Dear Rach,
I met you last night at Sur La Table in Vegas. I was so excited to meet you, you are a hero of mine. We sometimes forget that our heroes are human. I caught you on an “Icy Hot” break, and it dawned on me how demanding we can be as fans. We should be much more appreciative than we are about the lengths you go to to give us the inspiration and ideas that you give us. Not just anyone would risk carpal-tunnel syndrome, just to see that fans have signed books. Aside from supporting your career and buying your books, please let us know what we can do as fans to be not only supportive of your ideas, but supportive of your time and health as well.
Keep up the awesome work!
Kelly Morgan
12.12.07 @ 8:55 pm
Rachael, I know how tiring a book tour must be but I just wanted to tell you how excited my 4 year old daughter, Angelina, was to see you in person last night at the Las Vegas Sur La Table. She has been carring around her cookbook with her all day. She loved the “you rock” you signed for her. You are a true role model to millions of kids. Thank you.
12.13.07 @ 6:32 pm
Was so bummed that the Santa Monica signing was canceled. I braved early morning traffic, was all layered up, ready to camp out and there was the big CANCELED sign on the door. Guess I’ll have to give you my recipe for Buckeyes candy another time.
12.13.07 @ 7:55 pm
We missed you in Santa Monica today Rach. Hope that your alright and that you will be able to make it out here again at a later day. I was so sad that i wasen’t able to meet you. Hopefully my dream comes true one day.- Tina
12.13.07 @ 11:03 pm
Hi Rachael,
I was so fortunate to go to your book signing at williams sonoma in las vegas on the 11th & I have to say that it was one of the most memorable moments of my life. I am getting married in february and for my bridal shower my mother bought me your new book with the ticket on the inside to go to your book signing. For over a month I wondered what I was going to say to you when it was my turn. but when it was my turn..I completely froze up. I got myself so excited that I couldnt say anything. So I just wanted to say thank you for making cooking so much fun. I hated cooking until you came into my cooking world and made me want to cook more. You taught me to have fun with it. Oh and I love your dog treat recipes too. Keep those coming. Thanks again!!!
12.14.07 @ 1:53 am
Who knew 2 minutes could be so exciting!?!? My “Day for Rachael Ray” began at 5am and ended at 8pm and was worth every minute. It was fun talking with other fans and exciting to share with them the excitement that was kicked up when you arrived. You are as gracious, real and FABULOUS in person as you are on on t.v.. THANK YOU for coming to So. Cal! How about taping some hows out here?
12.14.07 @ 7:36 am
My kid’s and I are so sorry we missed you in Santa Monica yesterday. I hope you make it back here soon. We all can’t wait to meet you. My kids LOVE to watch your show and ‘cook’ in their kitchen along with you. Happy Holidays to you and yours!!!
12.14.07 @ 1:56 pm
Rachael,
My grandaughters appered in the june issue of your magazine and I am wondering when and where you you will have a book signing in the Minneapolis St. Paul area so they can attend and meet you.
Jayne
12.14.07 @ 6:18 pm
I saw you at a restaurant when you were in Las Vegas for your book signing. Even though you were “off-duty” my co-worker approached your table to say hello. You graciously offered to take a picture with us, even though you were in the middle of dinner. Having our picture taken with you was a highlight of the trip. I’ve been a fan of yours for a while — now I’m a bigger fan! Thank you!
12.15.07 @ 1:43 am
Hi Racheal,
You signed about 3 books for me, and 2 for my hubby tonight at Books,Inc. at Stanford Shopping center in Palo Alto. Tonight was my 51st birthday, and having the books signed was my gift to myself, my sisters and my friends. I’ve lived in CA half my life, NJ the other half. You bring the East coast attitude to us everyday on your shows and I love it! Also being half italian, your recipes are just wonderful. What else can I say. It was a birthday to remember, thanks
Rachael! Hope CA was good to you!
12.15.07 @ 1:50 am
OK, I just read some of the other comments above, so I thought I would say what I couldn’t at the “signing”. My family loves
“peasant pasta, pumpkin pasta with sausage,
turkey slices over stuffing of kale, apple, onion, celery with gravy, chicken paillards,
and I am sure many more, oh maybe the shepherd’s pie with smoked paprika. You are an amazingly creative, fresh cook! Who cares if you are not a chef, neither are we. But we still love ya! And your mom is such a little cutie. I bet she’s proud of you. Thanks again for all you do for the rest of us! Please have a restful, peaceful holiday!
Take care Rachael!
12.15.07 @ 11:33 pm
You signed one of my books last night at Books, Inc in Palo Alto, CA. I just want to tell you how happy I was to meet you. I watch all of your shows - my Tivo is filled with them everyday. You are a beautiful person inside and out, and so much more so in person. I hope you come back out to the San Francisco area again soon. Keep up the GREAT work, you are by far the best one on the Food Network. I love you Rachael!
12.17.07 @ 10:12 am
Hi Rachael! YOU ARE one of the sweetest of people. I just wanted to extend back to you a bit of sunshine you so warmly shared with my friends and I on your visit to San Francisco. For you to take a moment to chat with us was a wonderful highlight of our evening! You are as REAL as they come. Our “cute couple” moment is sincerely priceless.
Your new book is deliciously fun. I hope the remainder of your tour is just as fun and enjoyable.
Wishing you the Happiest of Holidays and greater success in all your endeavors.
12.17.07 @ 3:16 pm
Hi rachael . i have gone through most of the comments here and felt like the angels that keep surrounding you all day long, telling me , ” come on !!leave a comment” i never felt proud of myself to write a comment to anyone before as i am feeling now. i am from Morocco and there are many people who watch you and love you here. you doing a great great job and your show is awsome. hope you all the best , and i will love to see you doing a moroccan food .” Couscous ” is a suggestion . my best regards and Merry Xmass.
12.17.07 @ 6:15 pm
Hey Rach!
My two girlfriends and I stood in line for almost four hours waiting for you to sign our books at Santana Row in San Jose. It was great to meet you in person. I love all your shows. The time went by so quickly when we finally got to you that I forgot to mention I made the lamb meatballs in tomato mint sauce with pinenut couscous and it was “YUMO”. I am the one who knitted you the scarf. I hope you like it and that you enjoyed your stay in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am a SF native!
Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.
Theresa
12.18.07 @ 12:40 am
Hi Rach !
I hope you are having a great book tour! I could not make it to see you this year- I wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas- enjoy your time off and get plenty of rest.
Love,
Debi
“There’s A Light in the Depths of your Darkness- Let it SHINE”
~Dan Fogelberg- A bright Light went out yesterday- Dan Rest In Peace
12.18.07 @ 12:09 pm
Hi Rachel,
We were thrilled to hear from the store, Book Passage, in Corte Madera, CA that not only did you promote and sign your books, but that you had time to shop while there. We understand that you picked up a baggallini “bagg” and we would love to talk with you further in regards to baggallini…maybe promotional pieces for your show?
12.18.07 @ 1:13 pm
I was wondering when are you going to be in the Chicago land area again? Also, i do like 50% of the cooking at home and was wondering when are coming out with a new cook book? You are the greatest Rachael. Hope to meet you very soon. Joe
12.18.07 @ 1:48 pm
MOA loves Rachael Ray!!!
So awesome you made it to the Twin Cities and Mall of America. You show the same warmth in person as you do on your shows….taking time for the little ones….posing with everyone when we were told we wouldn’t be able to pose with you due to time constraints. You ROCK!
12.18.07 @ 3:39 pm
Dear Rachael,
My husband watches your cooking show everyday, and I mean 7 days a week even reruns. Our grandchildren come over and while he is watching you on the t.v. they all are now calling you Pa Pa’s girlfriend. We watch your weekly show, and just recently purchased your cookware from fingerhut and can not wait to cook with it.We do have one of you cookbooks and can not wait to purchase more. could you please send us some information on how to get into your audience, because i would love to see my husband’s face. thank you for being such a wonderful person and all the charity’s you help with.
thank you
angela hood
12.18.07 @ 4:04 pm
Hey Rachael!
You are such a sweetheart! I love watching your show everyday after I come home from school. Your such an amazing person and I love your food. I can’t wait until you come to Detroit, MI and good luck with the rest of your book tours.
Love ya,
Bre
12.18.07 @ 4:27 pm
Just saw you at Borders in Minneapolis and had my friend Baramee tell you what a great role model I think you are! I just wanted to reiterate and say I think you are just as kind and real in person as you seem on tv, an amazing women for girls to look up to!
12.18.07 @ 5:14 pm
I get to see you tomorrow Rachael!!!
Do you know how exicted I am?!!??
I hope you will take a picture with me!!!
=]=]
I love you!!
Anya
12.18.07 @ 8:33 pm
Hey Rachael!
On Monday December 17th one of my dreams came true and after 4 hours of waiting in line I got to see you! You are such a nice person but I was quite star struck. I had so many things to say to you but none of them came out of my mouth. I would love to come visit your show but because I am only 13 I can’t(I cried when I found this out). I watch all of your shows and order your magazine and have your knives and have some of your cookbooks and now I even have my picture with you!!! The only thing that can top meeting you is to be on your show. You can bet that the next time you are in Minnesota I will be one of the first ones in line. I hope you loved your short trip to Minnesota and I HOPE to see you soon!
Happy Holidays!
Lauren
Eagan, Minnesota
12.18.07 @ 9:01 pm
Rach was very nice to meet in person in Cary (Raleigh) NC. Finally got the photos back today, 6 days after they should have gotten to me (UGH!). She deserves every penny she earns! And, btw, the Rachael Ray sucks community can kiss my f’ing a. We love you Rach!
12.18.07 @ 11:03 pm
Just wanted to say thanks Rach for coming to the Mall of America!! My husband drove 6 hours from Iowa just to get your autograph for me for a Christmas present!! When I asked him to do it, he agreed without any hesitation! (I never thought he’d really do it!) What a great husband, huh?! He brought back tons of pictures of you and even one of the two of you! It’s great! He stood in line for over 12 hours just so he wouldn’t lose his place in line! That’s commitment!!
I love your shows, and your books!! Can’t wait to see you in person some day!! Thanks again!
Happy Holidays!
Pamela
Iowa
12.19.07 @ 12:28 am
Hi Rachael,
I was one of the lucky ones to get to see you on your book tour in California (Corte Madera). Everything was so rushed the signing and all the crowds. I wished that my 5 yr old nephew could have come he loves you and watches your show then wants his mom to go grocery shopping so they can cook like Rachael Ray. I wanted to let you know that you are truly an inspiration to all. My boyfriend and I love your cookbooks I even had you sign one to my boyfriend and myself a b-day gift to me and xmas gift to him. Again Thank you
Robin
Petaluma, Ca
12.19.07 @ 12:18 pm
Hi Rachael Ray,
My name is Amy and I watch your show all the time. I’m a stay at home mom and all I do is cook, cook ,cook! Blah for me sometimes. I never know what to cook until I started watching your show. Your cooking so many different dishes has opened my eyes to the possibilities that are out there. I love how you get so involved in the guests on your shows everyday. That is so frantic and outrageous of you how you keep up with all of them and cook at the end of your shows. I marvel over everything I watch daily. I saw how you were giving out free digital cameras all this month of December. That is really thoughtful of you and your crew to do. Thumbs up and toes too heeheehee! I loved the Donkey idea to helping others and your so right your friend has a huge heart of gold to donate Donkey’s, fly nets, and goats etc…nothing like a beautiful warm feeling helping someone year round with picking up firewood by A [FOREVER] Donkey. The female (moms) over in country’s that need extra help like that don’t get harmed or killed while just trying to cook for the family. I really am greatful for everything you have helped families with too Rachael. Hope to one day get to meet you. If not I will always have your show to watch. Have tons of fun with cooking as usual and A Glorious of Holiday’s to you and yours and to your friend’s too.-TC-Amy Lynn
12.19.07 @ 12:20 pm
Rachael - Thank you so much for the wonderful memories you created for my daughter and myself at the book signing at the Mall of America. The picture in the newspaper was AWESOME. We bought several newspapers on Tuesday to distribute to family and friends and my husband made copies to send in our Christmas cards because he was so proud of our daughter…I’m mailing the first page out to you in case you like to collect those moments. Thanks again, it was great to meet you. Kirsten
12.19.07 @ 7:51 pm
Rach- Thanks for stopping by Minneapolis! I got a chance to meet you with my mom and you are so awesome! It was perfect timing for your new book because i accidentally started a small kitchen fire trying to cook with a different cookbook i had of yours so now i have another one to give my non-existent cooking skills a second shot! Thank you girl!
12.19.07 @ 11:20 pm
Hi Rachael-
It was worth our frozen toes and wind burned cheeks to see you at the Borders near Oakbrook Mall. My daughters and I got to Borders about 7am to wait in line for 2 hours to get a wristband so you could sign our books at 7pm. I was so excited to see you this evening, and you even signed my copy of your first magazine issue (Nov/Dec 2005). Keep smiling and take care of your wrist. Hope you get some time for yourself after the book signings.
Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year.
12.20.07 @ 1:39 pm
Rachael,
Thank you so much for coming to Minneapolis on your tour. My dad and I stood in line ALL day to see you and we would do it all over again tomorrow. You are so genuine and so sweet. Thank you for spending time with all of us crazy fans! I wish you, John and Isaboo a very Merry Christmas! I’m sure you’re glad to be home. WE LOVE YOU RACHAEL!!!!!
Your fan,
Stacy (Owatonna, Minnesota)
12.20.07 @ 8:36 pm
Hi Rachael - I was so excited that you were in Minneapolis. I drove 4 hours from WI to see you with my sister and bf! I hope you enjoyed the book I made for you. It’s special that you connect to so many people over the tv. I have watched you on the food network for years and was super excited to see that you are just as fun in person. I hope you take some time off after all this work and enjoy family and life! Keep going and smiling!
12.20.07 @ 10:04 pm
Hi Rachael!
It was wonderful getting to FINALLY see you in person at the book signing tonight at Borders in Birmingham, Michigan. Like many others I stood in line in 22 degree temps from 6:30am til 8am……then from 4pm til nearly 6:30pm in Borders.
I feel like such a jerk! As many others have said there were so many things that I wanted to say to you when I saw you but between becoming tongue tied the second I got to the table (unusual for me!)….and the Borders people rushing us through (practically pushing us) my mind went completely blank. Like an idiot I yelled “Rachel Ray!!” to you, I am also the one who gave you the drawing of Isaboo that I had done…..you appeared to like it, I sure hope so! I told you I was “honored” to meet you (which is soooo true!) but due to being tongue tied and pushed through (like the little kid on the slide in the Christmas Story)….I never was able to tell you how wonderful I think every endeavor that you are a part of is. I love your magazine, show, cookbooks, Food Network shows, etc, etc…….you have a beautiful heart and spirit that just oozes through you…I hope Borders did give you the picture of Isaboo that they promised me they would (after they took it from you when I had given it to you)….My husband was in complete awe of you as well……..I have to hand it to you. I babble like an idiot, I am never at a loss for words……..YOU are the first one who made me shut up completely due to nerves (and the “Border Patrol” at Borders!!)
Happy Holidays to you, John, Isaboo and your entire family! We love you Rach!
12.21.07 @ 9:37 am
Hi Rachael,
My mother, cousin, and I went to your book signing last night at the Borders in Birmingham. It was actually pretty cool to see you in person. I’m so used to looking at you on the T.V. because I absolutely LOVE to cook. Only being 11 years old, I think it is awesome to get to say,”I SAW RACHAEL RAY!!!”
Well… the only thing that I didn’t quite like was that only the beginning of line got to take up-close pics with you. I was sadly stuck in the green section where no one was allowed to even talk to you barely. Luckily, I still got a personalized signing. This is just a shout out to all thosde Borders workers who pushed and shoved to get the line to move quicker. First, my mom tried to take one picture when my cousin and I walked up to you and the lady said, “NO PICTURES! NNNOOOOO!!!:-(” And second, when you had finished signing our books, the lady in charge took them and we almost didn’t get them back. She didn’t even try to hunt us down to give us our books back. Anyway… I just would like to thank you for your time showing up and signing your GENIUS cookbook!!!
-Leanna
12.21.07 @ 9:43 am
WELCOME HOME RACH!
Enjoy a well deserved rest and a glorious holiday with your family. I hope you had a wonderful and spirited tour this year.
Thank you again for all you do and wishing you a new year of dreams realized.
Love and Peace,
Debi xoxo
12.21.07 @ 6:12 pm
Hi rachel this is megan from MN i think you are such an amazing romodel i am in the 7th grade and i did an art project on our hero and I made you. So just keep doing what you do best is teaching us to cook.
Luv always Megan
12.22.07 @ 6:18 am
Dear RACHAEL’S RAY when are you coming to nashville tn for a singning of your book and i think you are a hot sexy young lady i love your show love your JACKIE JONTE
12.22.07 @ 12:14 pm
PS the Barne & Noble in Cary didn’t shove us in any way. The staff and everyone in the line line was wonderful. Thanks Rach. BRING 40 DOLLARS A DAY COMPLETE SEASONS to DVD please.
Love ya Rach
Love ya too, webmaster (Merry Chrismas/whatever)
12.24.07 @ 9:17 pm
Rach.;
Again I missed you again after you were at santana row where I would like to meet you. Is there any way I would like to ever meet you when you are here.
12.28.07 @ 4:35 am
Just In Time goes #1 on NYT best sellers list this week, Rachael’s Vacations to come on Food Network 2008, and 60 (?) more 30 Minute Meals episodes also on said newtwork next year! WOO-HOO!
Much continued sucsess to Rach & John, and good tidings for everybody in 2008!
Walsh
12.28.07 @ 11:13 am
Hey Rachael!
Met you in Birmingham with my daughter and it was very cool for sure! Saw President Clinton on the show and it was great. Anthony Maurizo, I like that picture above with you and Rachael. I have a Polo hat just like that but its khaki. Would you happen to be Anthony, the wrestling columnist?
Anyways, 40 Dollars a Day is certified FIRE…I LOVE THAT SHOW. Keep it real Rach, and hope to see you again soon.
– Fred D.
01.06.08 @ 7:12 am
My daughter and I watch to foodnetwork all the time and your show’s are our favorites. Will you ever come to Michigan for a book signing?
01.10.08 @ 11:26 am
Yes Fred, that’s me.
Hope the book tour is going well Rachael!!!
02.21.08 @ 2:15 pm
Rachael…….Please go to ST. Louis and tell me what resturants to eat at. I have lived her almost my whole life and do not know where to go.
03.04.08 @ 12:11 pm
Hey, I want you to know there is a Southern Illinois, not just Chicago so come and visit us!
04.10.08 @ 9:00 pm
Hi Rachel,
Love your show. I have several of your cookbooks and was wondering if you had thought about doing a cookbook that had all of the recipes from your show for a year?
Thanks,
Kristi
05.06.08 @ 4:50 pm
Hi Rachel
I’m struggling with weight loss and I am reading about wu yi tea….have you tried it?
Does it work….I’m sure there’s alot of women out there that will be very thankful if you share with us some of your “weight loss tips”
09.24.08 @ 10:45 pm
Rachael, when will your 2008 book tour schedule be released?