You do know that that link for the recipe is not a link to a recipe at all, right?

Methinks someone other than Ray Ray might have gone a little crazy...

Uh, yeah, I knew that. Sure. Ok, maybe not.

Link is fixed above. Sure made for a surreal link, though, didn't it?

If there is one person I hate on Food TV it would have to be that shrill idiot! Tiresome voice, boring recipes - who cares.

Now that the recipe itself is linked to, it should be pointed out that the mini-burgers it describes are not Sliders; White Castle's burgers are steamed on a bed of onions, whereas these are supposed to be grilled. As Matchbox here in DC has shown, it's possible to make a good quality mini-cheeseburger, so I wouldn't condemn the recipe without trying it first.

It's a salad. With cheeseburgers. It's like having a glass of diet coke. With gravy.

It's just an unholy idea, whether or not steamed meat is involved.

oh ick, ick, ick. that must be placed in the bad recipe file. and if i have to hear that woman say "mm, mm, mm, mm, mmmmm" or "shrimp overboard!" one more time....have you noticed that even though she says "E-V-O-O" she usually follows it up with "that's 'extra virgin olive oil' for short" which basically makes the acronym redundant? not that i'm watching or anything.

shes goooooooooood

Rachael Ray Rocks!!! She is the best chef I know!!!

That recipe is just plain bizarre- I'm concerned for her well being. But I wouldn't trade her for the "Everyday Italian" ho, ever! Rachel is entertaining to watch. Shrill.... I'll concedce that. But my 4 year old "squeals with delight" every time Rachel appears on TV. Now THATZ entertainment!

C'mon now folks.... Any of you guys (or girls) who would kick her out of bed for eating crackers is a liar. I wish, however, she would wear something other than black pants on her show... Don't be worryin' 'bout that booty, girl.... if you are, lay of the EVOO for awhile.

Someone keep that cheap ass flake out of our restaurants in New Orleans, pu-leeze!! She is quite possibly the most annoying thing this side of Bobby Flay to reside on Food NetworkTM (heh heh). At least HE has talent. ;)

She obviously is very quick witted, very quick recall, and great memory. BUT.....sure get sick of all of her 'girlly' (Ahnold?) adjectives!!!
ie: 'gorgeous' beans, 'beautiful' gravy, 'scrumptious' brussel sprouts,...C'Mon!!
And the repetitive EVOO.....ugh!!

Rachael is good at what she does and looks darn good doing it

i googled 'rachel ray is a idiot" and found this url. Interestingly enough, if you google 'rachel ray', this site will not show up.. i wonder how many of the rachel ray fans on this post found this site..in any case hwe repetitive dialog is insulting to any adult and only suited to a 4 year old: see andrews post. she was a deli counter case cook before her show and has no pro experience..waht a hack. she is also over weight and only semi-good looking..if i saw her walking down the street, i would give her a solid 3. please tell me, what's the hype around this idiot?

Jack, I think she had experience at a resort in her home town in way upstate New York running the restaurant there which was a real sit-down sort of place. While that's not Tour d'Argent or Charlie Trotters, it is real restaurant experience. They went back there on one of her $40/day shows.

I'm not a big fan of her recent persona, but I think you have to give the woman her due. I don't think she's actually much overweight, either. I have a friend with that same body type who weighs next to nothing.

Hi Rachel,
I love watching you cook.
I almost watch you every day!
you are alot of fun to watch!
I wish I was on a food show!
But watching you makes me so happy!
you are the best cook on food network
it is amazing how your meals are ready in 30 min.
If you have time please write back
I would love to here from you
I will keep watching you!!
Thanks
Bye
-Kelsey

So when's your show going to be aired? Or don't you have one? Thought not! A little jealous of the babe are we?

Uh, Marv. If you read the comment thread you'll see I defended her.

How's that "commenting while uninformed" thing workig out for you?

I guess lettuce and pickles on a cheeseburger is UNHEARD of!

There's war in the world, children dying, and the world falling apart, but ingredients in a salad is...well....

Lillith, I couldn't agree more. There's "war in the world, children dying, and the world falling apart," and your'e complaining about an opinion expressed about a bad recipe on a food blog?!

It does seem pretty silly, doesn't it?

Look Rahcel ray is a cool chic!! Who else do you know that can entertain themselves while they are doing something they love. All of us wish that we could be like her, I have met her and she is the most down to earth person I have met in a real long time. For starters she almost missed her plane to stick around and sign autographs for people then also to talk to a high school girl who wrote an essay for her. Come on back off her she is just doing something that she loves and shes happy, just cause your jealous cause you cant cook or act dont hate on Rachel!!

I can't believe there is someone out there who cares enough about this to make a forum, but talk about crazy. My family loved the mini-cheeseburger salad.

Jill, this isn't a Rachael Ray forum. This is a single post among hundreds to which many have seen fit to attach comments.

As for your family loving the slider salad - I'm sure they love Wonder Bread and variety meats, too. Just not my cup of tea.

I don't care what food Rachel Ray coos about in her "Minnie Mouse" pitch, or the repetitive 4th grade vocabulary adjectives she uses;
I just wanna know the restaurant in Nawlins where she sat down to several courses for a reasonable price...she said it was a hint from a local.....

She makes me so sick with her EVOO, and the way she laughs at all of her own jokes, if you can call them that...and its her mother this, her mother that, like her family is the best in the world...and whats up with that ass? She is so hyper and speeded up just to complete her lame ass meal in 30 minutes that she gets my blood pressure up. She should go to the Woods upstate where she lives and stay there and never come back!

Rachel Ray's gab has changed drastically from whence she first she started out on her own cooking show to present. The way she murders the English language with her constant verbage of slang is something to be desired. She is wa a a ay to over the top now. I have definately lost interest in her shows due this and have ceased watching them. Give me Giada DiLaurentis anyday. This is a chef who really knows how to cook with panache.

"R.R.S." uncool lingo for Rachel Ray Sucks...
I agree, I have to change the channel when Rachel Ray and her joker smile comes on the screen. I get so distracted by her annoying presence that I lose interest in her recipe and her show! Her fake laughs, wannabe cool lingo (i.e., e.v.o.o., yummo, the g.b.), and her hand and arms gestures for every syllable that comes out of her mouth is .

She's marketable and that's probably why she's lasted so long. Damn you FOOD TV! :( I don't think she will be cancelled any time soon...unfortantely. Although, she might be nice, it doesn't change the fact that I'd rather listen to nails scratching on a chalkboard.

I'd rather watch Giada from Everyday Italian any day rather than watching Rachel. I've tried a lot of her recipes and it's made me a better cook...at least that's what my husband says...then again he use to love microwave burritos, so I guess that doesn't say much lol.

"R.R.S." uncool lingo for Rachel Ray Sucks...
I agree, I have to change the channel when Rachel Ray and her joker smile comes on the screen. I get so distracted by her annoying presence that I lose interest in her recipe and her show! Her fake laughs, wannabe cool lingo (i.e., e.v.o.o., yummo, the g.b.), and her hand and arms gestures for every syllable that comes out of her mouth is .

She's marketable and that's probably why she's lasted so long. Damn you FOOD TV! :( I don't think she will be cancelled any time soon...unfortantely. Although, she might be nice, it doesn't change the fact that I'd rather listen to nails scratching on a chalkboard.

I'd rather watch Giada from Everyday Italian any day rather than watching Rachel. I've tried a lot of her recipes and it's made me a better cook...at least that's what my husband says...then again he use to love microwave burritos, so I guess that doesn't say much lol.

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Interesting. So many people with so much time to hate Rachel Ray. I love her recipies. I used to hate to cook but her recipies are quick and easy. Granted, I don't love them ALL, but who does? She is a down to earth person and I don't know who said she moves her hands too much, but obviously you are not italian. We all do that. :) I grew up very similarly to her and I think she is a breath of fresh air on the food network. Olive Oil was always used for every day cooking in my house. :) Love it!

The great thing about Rachel Ray is that she is such a flaming dork. I mean with all the slick, greasy faced cooks (i.e. Emeril, Bobby Flay) who populate the Food Network, it's hilarious to see someone with more then a few rough edges. Love me some nerdy rachel ray laugh-at-her-own-joke moments. I'd take those over a "Kick it up a notch" from Emeril a day. And yeah, ok, her recipes aren't so hot. But every Rachel Ray episode is a chance to practice my Mystery Science Theater 3000 skills...

You people should feel ashamed of yourselves! She's the best chef ever! She makes cooking fun. When I hear people saying they hate it when she smiles and laughs I think "What is wrong with that?" I like it when she does that. I love most of her recipes especially her chicken parmesan. I think it's horrible when people say "Buy Rachel Ray must die shirts". YOU ROCK RACHEL!!!!!!!

I love Rachael Ray! I don't care what anyone says-it's all jealousy-and she is just so fun to watch. The people that turn up their noses at her act as though they eat pansy a** gourmet meals off a silver platter each day. Don't get me wrong. I respect the other chefs, especially Mario Batali and Wolfgang Puck, but putting someone down just because they cook simple meals is just plain lame and stupid. So what if she has a few shortcuts. Gasp! Chicken stock out of the can! It's her way of cooking. I'm not going to feel like screaming the next time she says EVOO. Whoever feels that way has nothing better to do than pick on someone for no apparent reason. And if you can't stand to watch her or listen to her, why are you watching in the first place? Tune into Fine Living. After you visit the vineyard. Have seared Foie Gras demi glace for brunch. Learn how to create a calm and solitary space in your yacht. Garden. And take you evening meal in the veranda served from a silver platter under a crystal chandellier by a stooping old man named Alfred who really wants to stab you in the back for not giving him early retirement because you didn't feel like cooking and there is no such thing as a 30 minute meal so you can't stand Rachael Ray. Give me a break.

Rachel Ray is the BEST! I agree with the last comment. If you hate her so much why are you watching her? Get over yourselves and go to Spago.

I can’t believe people are taking the time to bash Rachel Ray. She is so bubbly and cute and represents everyday people in the kitchen. Not everyone is an Iron Chef and she is so refreshing. Geez, if you people like bashing Rachel why don’t you pick on somebody else.

I can’t believe people are taking the time to bash Rachel Ray. She is so bubbly and cute and represents everyday people in the kitchen. Not everyone is an Iron Chef and she is so refreshing. Geez, if you people like bashing Rachel why don’t you pick on somebody else. Here’s a good place to bash anyone but her http://www.flamechampsnetwork.com/forum/

Rachel Rachel Rachel ! I want to marinate her little rump roast and baste her tenderloins! What red blooded American guy would'nt love to throw her on the kitchen counter and ride her till she screams YUMMO!!! ??? I wanna make her giggle till the sun rises the next day and start all over again, she is a my hot little kitchen vixen if you don't like her, fine that means more Rachel for me. Say Yummo baby!!! one more time, you cheese burger salad booty babe,

Anyone who thinks that Rachel Ray "represents everyday people in the kitchen" must not frequent said part of the house. She cooks as if she is reading recipes from the back of Ladie's Home Journal.

I'm sure that she is a good person when the camera is off, but
from what I've seen of her, she is as artificial and ridiculous as a plastic turd in outer space. Its a viceral reaction; she sucks, and she handles food like she's afraid of it.

Blecch.

It seems that most of you have missed the obvious. She has a huge amount of sex appeal. That's the reason she has not one, but 3 TV shows. She would not have a job if she didn't have that going for her. There are thousands of cooks that are better, but few are able to look as cute on camera. She was made for TV and even though her food may be crappy, she makes Mr. Winky happy! Do me baby! Do me!!!!

True Bobby Flay story: We contacted Bobby Flay at the food network for a paid public appearance at a convention in Las Vegas. His demands exceeded most Rock Stars! He wanted $60K to fly in, 2 first class round trip tickets from NYC for him and his "assistant" (read girlfriend) a 4 room suite at the Bellagio, and all he was willing to do was a demo of his choosing that had nothing to do with the dinner being served. We had to provide a restaurant style kitchen set and all production was to meet his standards which would not be sent until he was paid first. He was such an ego maniac that we gave up and hired Rick Bayless for a small fraction of what Flay wanted, and I have no doubt that Bayless is a far better chef.

I found this site of Rachel Ray from FHM magazine, lol she is so annoying and this is ridiculous

I also find her soooooooo damn annoying yet some sickness in me just won't let me change the channel. (Maybe it's because I think its hilarious listening to my 7 and 9 year old walking back and forth saying "Hi there, I'm Rachael Ray and I make 30 minute meals....now that means in the time it takes you to watch this show I will have had made a delicious and healthy meal from start to finish". OMG they are so sick of her too. BUT......this is the thing I think is the funniest..... When the idiot says "Every Sunday when Grampy Emanuel would make dinner, the whole neighborhood would come over to eat....there were so many people we had to bring the kitchen table outside!!!" What a @@#$! jerk.....does the table get bigger when it's outside??? lol

I think you are a bunch of miserable snobs that have nothing better to do than sit around bashing other people. Why don't you get your nose out of the air and get a life of your own? Why is it your place to sit around criticizing someone you don't even know for being successful at what they do? Obviously, it's worked for her so far. So if you don't like it, just change the channel.

hello, I actually like rachel, however I wish someone would school her about the acronyn E.V.O.O., if you go through the trouble to say evoo, why follow with saying Extra Virgin Olive oil, waste of time. Would someone please tell her to stop saying that because that is, T.A. truly annoying.

I was just doing a search for Rachel Ray on the web because I want to get my hair cut like hers. Then I read this, which I can't believe I took the time to do, but it's Saturday so what the heck.

If my boyfriend reacts to me like the guy a few posts above for wearing a cute hairdo and being obnoxiously perky in the kitchen.....I'll be seeing you later!

At least she makes me feel like having curves is a "good" thing. Now off to the salon.

TTFN (Ta Ta For Now)

you guys need to get a life

Hey, Lighten Up!!! Ray-Ray is a cutie and the best thing about her is that she is NOT a professional! She is just an everyday, ordinary person -- like most of us. And, if you are going to bash her, just don't watch her....A special note to DELISH...don't be critical and say that "she murders the English Language" -- she can't possibly be "waaaay TO over the top" but she can be "waaaay TOO over the top"....she is adorable and anyone who can get dinner on the table in 30 minutes is my hero!!!

Hey, Lighten Up!!! Ray-Ray is a cutie and the best thing about her is that she is NOT a professional! She is just an everyday, ordinary person -- like most of us. And, if you are going to bash her, just don't watch her....A special note to DELISH...don't be critical and say that "she murders the English Language" -- she can't possibly be "waaaay TO over the top" but she can be "waaaay TOO over the top"....she is adorable and anyone who can get dinner on the table in 30 minutes is my hero!!!

rachel is gorgous and probaly the best looking woman ever to grace the food netwok channel, but i have to agree with andrew,ditch the same ole black jeans, she has a booming body/great butt,,plus she can cook ( regular foods ), with is fine by me, i luv her,, plus she has the prettiest eyes,,

My wife and I both enjoy the shows on Food Netork including Emeril Live, Iron Chef and Rachael Ray's shows...it's clean, wholesome entertainment and although we don't watch alot of TV to begin with, I'd much rather watch one of Rachael Ray's shows than the predictable boring/or offensive crap on the major networks...anyone who finds her or any of the Food Network's shows annoying is either a disillusioned loser or is way too sensitive...and if so, why are you watching?

i adored rachel when she first started but omg -- stop with the gestures! it makes me nuts and i can't watch anymore...

ok here is the deal..half of you have cirticized rachael ray ..yet you found the time to access this website and insult her...shes doing her thing...go do something instead of sitting ur sorry ass on the computer and insulting other people. u guys seem to know everything about her yet u like to try to sabatoge her reputation. geez.

I just served my hubby the Open faced spinach calzones with artichokes & spinach- ( from the "Cooking 'round the clock book") and he said "she must not be interested in finding a husband anytime soon!" He said it was a girlie recipe. It did need something to jazz it up a little- we ended up putting hot yellow peppers on it. I think you just have to pick and choose when it comes to any recipe- and then add what you think it needs! She is a cutie and fhin to watch on TV...

R.R.S. is right. She is so bloted and hung over now. I would like to challenge anyone including the Annoying Skank, to "cook" what she does in 30 minutes. How about browning 2 giant racks of lamb in a commercial break. Including the bones which were hanging out of the pan. How about sweating Giant Kool-Aid Ear to Ear smile sized chuncks of onions and peppers in a 1 1/2 minute break. You poor morons acually believe her. They swap out her food while she downs a few and smokes a pack. Her sniffing up and breathing like a chain smoker is really tasty too. Go away you Ho-Jo Ho. NICE, IT SMELLS GOOD ALREADY, NICE, EYEBALL IT, A LITTLE SHY, NICE, LETS SEE IF I CAN MAKE IT IN ONE TRIP, YUMMO, MY GRAMPAAAHH, EVOO AND THEN SAY EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, One last thing, you throw salt when you spill it not putting it on something, MORON ! ! ! ! !

Our Section in Iraq are big RR fans. We have her on AFN at 10:00 and our room is full of troops watching her. She is a real woman. Anyone know how we can send her fanmail.

Troops
278th RCT
Camp Caldwell, Diyala, Iraq

Rachael Ray is a perfect example of how success has nothing to do with talent, but with who you know. She must be sleeping with every man at Food Network, and then some, because the woman has no talent whatsoever. I wouldn't feed her recipes to my dog. And that raspy voice — she looks and acts like a 13 year old.

People who need to take the time to bash Rachel here are pathetic. I am a fan of hers as well. She strikes me as a genuine person (I don't think her on-air schtick is fake) and, yes, she is an ordinary person in the kitchen.

And, not to mention, she is cute and looks great in jeans (glad she pretty much wears them all the time on all her shows now...plus, it adds to her girl next door persona)!

I have a male relative who LOVES Shania Twain, yet finds Rachael just as hot in a different manner. I am female, who is jealous of her love of life, those that knock her, what do you have to bring to the table for the public? She is living her dream, and being adorable works for her. She doesn't have to impress anyone, not even the celebs. She makes cooking seem easy and affordable, so until you try her tricks, find something else to be miserable about....

you're 40 Rachel.........it's callled a sandwhich ......just don't call it a sammy! TY

You all are being too hard on Rachel Ray. Have you ever heard of diversity? Let Rachel be Rachel. She does a great job and it shouldn't matter if she is beautiful or how much she weighs.

I think Rachel Ray is a star. She is adorable & her show is hilarious. It's like she's on speed all the time talking a mile a minute running around that kitchen. I'm always waiting for her to run out of time, set something on fire, while the food processor is exploding in the background while the pot's boiling over on the stove. I was waiting for the smoke alarm to off on TV, she made pan fried steak and when she pulled it out of the pan it was black.
She always on the brink of disaster in kitchen. I find that very entertaining

Rachel Ray is the best thing that has ever happened to the Food Network. And to come on this site and write up a whole big production (judging HER) on one little dish that she prepared, these people must not have much of a life. So please spare the people that like her and leave your crap off the site. Just a tip from me to you, make like Rachel and get a life. Because she has one, unlike you all obviously.

I think its interesting that my mom and I had a discussion about Rachel Ray the other day & I came to wondering: I think she's great, upbeat, love her girlish charm and that she cooks regualr food, is what most parents aspire to do for their families. On the other hand, my Mom who is a miserable, jealous, bitter old bat hates Rachel--Now that's Food for thought! Go suck on a rotten egg to feel better--you losers. Leave her Rachel alone, she's the perfect woman for us guys. She's nice, pretty, seems like a lot of fun, down to earth and the woman can cook!

Can't STAND her! She is scamming everone with her bogus recipies. I tried them and they DON'T TAKE 30 MINUTES AT HOME.

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I also find Rachael Ray annoying. The EVOO, GB, ect are getting real old real fast.

But, I do love her stove. Does anyone know what brand it is and where I could find one? Also her refridgerator?

-CRK

Those critisizing Rachel Ray are either jealous or snobs or both.
Her cooking style is the way the VAST majority of people actually live and cook. We want quick yet wholesome meals made with ingrediants from the neighborhood market and not over-priced hard-to-find gormet stores. Her personality (and looks) catch the attention of even non-cooks [think ratings] and her show is just plain fun to listen to.
Okay, so I'm part of the great unwashed and don't own property in Martha's Vineyard. But those who look down their noses at Rachel Ray would do the same to me and not wish to even step inside my humble kitchen. However, that suits me just fine. I'm going to keep on watching Ray Ray and feeling normal as well as entertained.

Rachel Ray reminds me of truck driver. Sorry Truck drivers. Everything she cooks looks like a mess. When she was on the the celebriteis she constantly tried to upstage them. Who does she know to get this show?

Chuck & Just, thanks for saving me the time to post a long-winded message. I agree with everything you guys said; especially the snobs and gourmet market part. Rachel is yummo!

damn,people will find any reason to be mean. whats so horrible about Rachael? we should be so lucky she cooks the way she does and shares it. shes perfect for begginers,as there are always those who dont have a clue in the kitchen. and shes sweet..who cares if she laughs all the time or makes goofy little jokes,its a hell of a lot better than being a snob. shes real,and has a very approachable way about her. not to mention shes gorgeous..i think she makes women look good. you could certainly find worse traits in someone.

sorry for posting again,but i also had to throw in how its really something to ponder when all who hate her so much (like the decent people on here have pointed out several times) dont just change the channel? you cant stand the things she says,does,or cooks,and yet you seem to know it all quite well..

I am sick of her saying everything is great and it's under $40 a day. She is overweight and her meals are NOT done in 30 minutes. Besides the time for commercials, when the show starts again she has 5 things chopped or ready to go. Even calling her a good cook is like telling that 15 year old kid at the grocery store who puts frozen dough balls on a sheet tray a baker. Hands up to the food network for trying to give us some visual appeal on the female front, but as for Rachel......stick the bottle of E.V.O.O. up your ass!

I come from a different part of the world that do not eat animals. I dont even consume eggs. I'm a vegetarian the moment I was born. I have not even had a chance to look at non-vegetarian food and I cannot consumer them ever. Inspite of all these things, I love food channel, where every program has some meat content. I started loving it bcos of Rachel Ray! She is fun, the way she handles meat and vegetables makes it a pleasure to watch. Im never going to try her recipe ever, bcos as I said, I dont eat that kind of food (no offense, it cultural). I love Iron Chef (Not American but Japanese version) bcos to the chefs it is a matter of honor rather than a competition.
On the contrary Emeril, or Flay are terribly boring! I love that lady in souther cooking too. Please Rachel Ray is healthy - its not called over weight. Believe me, food n/w has done an analysis of its consumers, no wonder they have retained her for 3 shows! For the few who hate her, its purely a minority and you are entitled to your opinion.
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Nameless poster - I doubt very much that the majority of people love Rachael Ray and that a minorty hate her.

The majority of people in this country have no idea who she is and have never heard her name. Enough people do know and like her for Food Network's taste. That's all they care about.

Actually, let me correct myself. They don't even care about that. Enough people like her or hate her enough to watch her so Food Network can charge a decent rate for their advertisments. That's what they really care about.

overweight? oh you must be joking. get over yourself,shes more in shape than most,is it really coming to a point where every girl has to be skin and bones? she looks damn good,and if you think she is overweight,youve got issues,id like to see all those who think shes "fat" idea of in shape,nothing over 90 pounds im sure. get over it.

I am sure all of you that have had bad things to say about Rachel are awsome cooks who look great. You can cook what ever you want and have fun doing it. Rachel seems to be a very happy person, doing something she loves.I am pretty sure I would rather spend time with her in my kitchen than any of you. I have not seem
much of her shows, but she makes me laugh because of all those things you have cut her down for. As for my thought ...KEEP IT UP RACHEL U ARE GREAT

i have to agree with the above poster..shes sweet,cute,funny and passionate about what she does. apparently thats a horrible thing in many people's minds,and she deserves to be trashed. nice to know out of all the problems in the world,a lovely young woman on t.v. that wants others to learn to cook is a big worry for some of you. youre awesome Rachael(o=

Are you all kidding me? The ones bashing her one of two people... Ones that are sitting there at their lunch breaks with a half eaten greasy Big Mac next to their keyboard during their lunch break, or some people that just cleaned up after their hamburger helper dinner. Its all the same. Rachel Ray is just a TV personality. She has done something right in order to have 3 shows on a network, a great selling book. So people have to knock her down. Its just the crud part of human existance that bubbles to the surface of sub par human beings. I know , I know.. you have a right to your opinion.. But I bet you most of your opinions are complaints or put downs.. your generally unhappy and when you see someone like Rachel Ray, it just blows up your bleak world. Rachel Ray is where she is at due to talent. Do you really think that a network would allow someone to have 3 shows if they didnt?

Single Bullet Theory... your a toy.. nothing more nothing less. Have you ever done one of her meals and actually timed it? Or did you sit your rusty dusty on the couch and just watched.. I have done alot of her recipes in 30 minutes.. never exact.. some under some over.. but all in all an average of 30 minutes. They call the show 30 minutes because of the time slot you moron! They are usually quick and simple recipes that are good depending on your tastes. I dont think you can grasp that concept.. YOur the example of sub par human being that I was talking about. As for your name.. I think it speaks for itself..

Don, I'm pretty sure the people supporting Rachael Ray are all stay at home housewives with nothing to do during their spare time or oversexed male college students who want to get in her pantry. (Read that last word carefully, please)

Or am I overgeneralizing and stereotyping? Why yes, I believe I am.

wow, nice barrett..youre making yourself look really admirable putting people down along with your poor stereotypes.

Norah, you're clearly irony impaired.

Read what Don wrote. Read what I wrote. Imagine that I might have been making a different point than the one you think I made.

Make sense?

Barrett- honestly,i dont know what youre trying to get at with some of your comments..you started this whole post, correct? unless its another Barrett..but it just appears to me your intentions are to rile others with your comments..ive yet to see you be remotely nice in one of your posts. i respect you for your clever quips,however i dont see you using them in such a positive manner. but maybe thats what youre setting out to do.

What's with Rachel and tipping? You'd figure, off-camera, they'd be shoving her out the door with the pennies she leaves the help....

She usually comes in a few cents less than her heralded "$40 bucks a day." Hey, be a sport -- throw the remaining coppers into the tip jar.

Be magnanimous big gal -- You're getting paid enough!

User who won't leave a name at IP address 66.56.169.128: Read, please.

Read the post. I trashed a recipe, not Rachael Ray per se.
Read the comments: I defend her up the chain of comments
Read Don's post which stereotypes those who dislike Rachael Ray.
Read my response which holds a mirror up to the stereotyping. I thought "Or am I overgeneralizing and stereotyping? Why yes, I believe I am." was a big enough wink for anyone to get the point of that one - which, for the STILL irony impaired is that Don's post stereotyped people and it was just as unfair as the stereotypes I made in my post.

Frankly I'm a little sick of the whole debate. I don't really give a fig for or against RR but the quality of debate in the comments to this post has deteriorated dramatically.

You should see some of the vile crap I've deleted from both sides.

its not that i wont leave a name,i forgot, i apologize. and i really was not even talking about RR necessarily in the last couple of posts. you just come across a bit snooty in some of your comments.. im sure you have deleted a lot of nasty things,and thats good,but you seriously cant tell me you dont expect anyone to get hostile when creating a post such as this. if you can sit there and honestly say you dont feel at all youre talking down quite a bit to others,alright. to each his own. and if youre sick of the debate,dont read the posts,or respond better yet. i cant really go all off on you however,so sorry if i am. others have said a lot worse.

Let me preface this by telling you that my hubby and I are in our 70's and housebound most of the time. What else do we have to do except watch the boobtube? Now you tell me what you think we are going to watch.....Sleazy soap operas, Sleazy shows like Jerry springer or Maury Povitch???? I think not. We watch the food channel because it is entertainment and that is all we use it for. I knew how to cook when we married almost 50 yrs ago. (my hubby says I am a very good cook too). Still you are never too old to learn something. I like Rachael Ray because she is cute, funny and entertains me. Isnt that what the television is for? So if some of you people think so badly of her, I suggest you turn the channel or go rent a movie. Far be it for me to SUFFER through something day after day if I dont have to.

Yes I do think some of Rachaels recipes are kind of out there, but alot of people are out there, and everyone that has something mean to say about her, you really should take another look at yourself, I think you may be jealous of her luck. Let the poor girl cook and be happy for her.

To all of you that do not like Racheal are not right. She is very out going and fun. She does recipes for everyone and has fun doing it. How many others have 3 food shows and injoys it. Look at what you have before you degrade someone that is doing better than you.

When she says JUST ASK THE LOCALS in her show $40 a day, that is what drives me NUTS!! Also, MY APPETITE IS IN OVERDRIVE. When the sow just ate like 2 hours prior. Gimme a break.

anything that makes more people cook I am for. Rachel is great for those of us who don't want to feed our families fast food but yet have a short amount of time not to mention that she never uses foods that most people can get easily. Tired of everyone getting down on her she rocks and has inspired me to get my family to try new foods several times a week.

If you don't like her, don't WATCH her. Simple.

the worst hour on food network.i passed thru labor day she had her hair dyed bright orange draped about her round face.she looked ready for halloween.too many t.v.channels and not enough talent.

You people are a crack-up. I've had dinner at the French Laundry. Sold wine for ten years up in Seattle. The really good stuff from every great winery and region in the world. I live in Sonoma County and enjoy plenty of fine wines and foods.

But this bashing of Rachael Ray is just pathetic. There's a great Chinese place in Sausalito that makes fried rice that'll make me forget all about meals that would cost 20+ times more. There are wines at Costco for under 10 bucks that are great and taste even better when you're not paying for all the attitude.

I can enjoy a great meal and I can appreciate the artistry of a chef making a great meal. But I don't have any need to bash Rachael Ray just because she say's E.V.O.O. and creates, (copies...whatever), cornball recipes.

The new Newsweek has an article that prompted this note. I had no idea that there were people who had enough free time to waste it on trying to tear down someone like Rachael Ray.

Get a life.

rachel is a hottie first of all. second she comes up with simple meals for people to quickly and easily make without all the crap martha or other pretentious people give you. stop this nonsense of picking on this cutie !

Has anyone noticed when she's gathering ingredients for the recipe, she loads the stuff up like she has to take this stuff to another town and its so far of a distance to travel she doesn't want to have to take two trips. Then she turns around with this ridiculous amount of stuff in her arms and walks two feet? It so agravates my wife, its hilarious. Now that's entertainment!

Guys, come on. She tries to make things easy for people in the kitchen. When you have kids, pets, a job, and other crap going on, you don't have a lot of time for dinner. That is the point. She's not trying to be a snooty chef. She's just cooking.

She does get irritating sometimes, but I am pretty certain we all do.

Ray-Ray is just plain annoying. She's like the kid we all knew in grade school who would never shut up but the teacher still liked her. She repeats the same old crap over and over. Her ingredients are mostly cut up for her already and by the way, how many times have you come home from work and had any and all ingredients for a quick meal at your fingertips? It's all so phony. Did you ever notice that at the end of the show she always takes a quick bite and says "mmmmmmmmm" every time but acts as though she is eating sand?. How does it really taste? A little description wouldn't hurt.

I wanna jump Rachels bones, the guy who married her is one lucky guy. Imagine bending her over and giving it to her while she talks about E.V.O.O. Now thats sexy

While I am not a huge fan of Ray Ray I will say that at least she found a way to "put herself out there ." Also , for all of you who are so critical of her I think that your comments reek of jealousy and immaturity. In the event that I find her particularly irritating I simply change the channel. Believe me the option is available! Also , for the chauvinistic , disgusting social reject that made the horribe comment about bending her over... I am disgusted !!

I used to "dislike" RR until I watched her make the Tilapia with Tomatillos and Avocado filled with Maque Choux Episode #TM1C52...hell I even felt like a gourmet cook!!! I don't know how a real person could cook this in 30 mins...but even if it takes 3 hours, who cares...have some wine and enjoy. It was mmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmm, delish!!

Oh man...I thought I was going to come to this site and do a number on our special little RR. But after much toiling, I have come to a divine conclusion...we are all fascinated by how weird she is, in some ways, she makes me feel better about myself (she's somewhat of a train wreck isn't she?). She's a little awkward, she says a lot of repetitive things, she goes through odd hair phases (homely Rachael-slutty Rachael), and yet I invite her into my home each day.
Perhaps, all of us who have actually come to this site need to agree to disagree? This is a really crazy phenomenon if you think about it, that this odd woman has created such a stir among the American viewers. She's the car crash you just can't help but keep your eyes off, rock on big rump lady!

rachel is obnoxious. she's 4 tv shows now! is she sleeping with someone of the network?

does anyone else think $40 a day is preposterous. For instance, ANYONE can survive on $40 a day! -if you take out costs for everything else but food. I know she puts some things on the bill, but w/out a hotel room it seems pretty easy to me. Also, for the cheap meals she gets, she certainly gets more entertainment for her buck than if I went into the same places. With the FNTV cameras she gets to go into the kitchen, behind the scenes where ever she goes. I know if I want a cheap meal the restaurant wants me out of there ASAP, the def. don't bring me in back to meet the chef. I survived on 30 euros a day including transportation, housing for over 2 months. She's not creative enough!

Even worse than the cheeseburger salad...I once saw her take ground beef and cut up hot dogs in it and made hot dog/hamburgers and cooked them on her grill top. She has also made macaroni and cheese with hot dogs. I will admit she is very entertaining and I do watch her show even though some of her recipes can be a little odd. However, I think she has made a drastic change from her earlier shows and now. She dresses a lot more risque' and her voice has become quite raspy, like she's having too many late nights. She also seems to scream instead of talking in a normal voice during her entire show. And what's with the orange eyeshadow? Has anyone else noticed this? I think she's trying too hard.

I think Rachel Ray is awesome. Obviously, the show was entitled 30-min meals just to appeal to the viewers on how plausible it is to make home cooked meals within 30 mins- Rachel's stlye of cooking is truly entertaining especially with her own coined up terms like EVOO, sammy, and etc. I was never a tv fan but I always liked watching her show. I don't see any reason why some people would need to bash Rachel Ray-the only reason I stumbled on this website was because of an article in Newsweek!!! Never would I think that there would be a blog site for Rachel Ray bashers! I think it's hilarious and entertaining at the same time-it just proves to show how infectious Rachel Ray is- positive or negative. Nontheless, I think Rachel Ray has made her way into America's pop culture! And Rachel being overweight? C'mon now...she is truly a hot chick! Ask any guy and I think they would not agree anymore, to top it all off, I think her quirks are what make her-"yummo!" : )

Rachael used to irritate me too, 'til I saw her being consistently cheery/cute and figured that this is how she truly is! Compared and contrasted to that consistent misanthrope Bobby Flay, she is like a Sunflower in the kitchen. She has a wide-open face and smile and some cute junk (her upper body is kinda weird though with fire-hydrant lines and poor thing has no neck to speak of). I expect to see her cooking in flip-flops sometime soon. My only complaint is the way she holds a knife...really high up on the handle, almost clutching the blade...reminds me of my father criticizing me for holding a hammer too high up...

Rachel never claimed to be an expert chef. What she does is represent people who don't have hours to spend in the kitchen..and who really does?? She has an upbeat personality that is very refreshing. And I don't care what anybody says..she is a pretty girl..much cuter than Martha Stewart!! And she isn't a snob either! A unpretentious cute girl who's trying to have some fun in the kitchen...and this is something to hate her for??

Eh. Clearly, the FoodNetwork is aware of the fact that Rachel Ray's culinery talents are limited... I mean, no one else on the channel has plastic serving bowls and label-less cans. She's pretty though, and I guess that's all it takes to make it nowadays. I once saw her make curry with peanut butter. Yuck.

Rachael Ray is beautiful, funny and talented. I truly enjoy watching all her programs and my husband has had a big-time crush on her from the first day he watched her show. She talks TO her audience, not DOWN on them a la Bobby Flay. She's NICE. What's wrong with that?
With the the lousy TV programs out there these days it's pleasant to watch a program that is fun, entertaining and never boring. I don't cook unless I absolutely have to and I don't give a tinker's damn whether or not a recipe on any food program is good. I guess I'm a food voyeur. At any rate, if you don't like the program, turn it off. Rachael sure won't miss you and neither will I.

Say what you will but RR "giggles" all the way to the bank!

She has certainly put on the pounds lately maybe it's all the cheap food on less than $40.00/day.
I don't like her lexicon either, it's obnoxious

That chick just gets under my skin. I'm not a chef and I don't think you have to be one on TV, but what she does is crap. I am a huge Alton fan and I have to tell you, it's sad that I wont even leave the TV on Food Network for one extra minute before Good Eats for fear of having to hear that shrill little harpy say 'EVOO' one more freaking time. It finally hit me the other day that the one cook I hate the most gets a hefty 13 hours a week on that channel. Thirteen hours that can't teach me ANYTHING! She annoys me and everybody else in the house to no end. Will somebody please take her off the air!?

Haters,
God knows why I'm even on this site... Granted, you all hate Racel Ray... why are you investing so much time into it? Big deal.. she's not a real chef.... she's obviously entertaining enough to make the food network. You might want to consider investing in a better hobbie than this ridiculous web site.... who knows, if you spend more time in the kitchen instead of bitching about Rachel Ray.... you might be the next one on food network. In the grand scheme of things.... get over it.

Rachael Ray is so annoying and phoney. I refuse to watch her show, she is too hyper. Cut back on the caffeine Rachael (and spell your name correctly while your at it). She NOT the only "chef" of Food network who gets on my nerves either (oh where do I begin!). The only chefs I like are Paula Deene and Ina Garten....they cook well and they are entertaining also. But no we must be inundated with the likes of Rachael and others. And why does she have THREE shows? Isn't one enough?

now we are getting after her about how to spell her own name? like the other poster said to the haters,get over it.

To be fair, I don't think Rachael's food is that bad. I haven't tried any of them myself, but I don't think there's anything wrong with what I've seen on "30 Minute Meals," either. Being able to actually pull off a meal in 30 min instead of, say, resorting to cooking up a brick of Ramen or a box of whatever says a lot right there. Personally, I don't mind the "EVOO" at all. (I do mind the "yumm-o," though--that irks me.) I honestly thought EVOO was cute and I don't find that annoying. And I think she's got some good ideas, like the "garbage bowl" idea and being sure to wash all produce as soon as it's brought home from the store so everything ready for you when you want to cook something.

Back in Rachael's earlier days, I liked her. I thought she was energetic and I liked that a lot about her. And I loved her travel tips. And I feel she was more sincere back then--the most important point to me. Now she just seems very fake to me, and that's what I find so annoying about her now. She's overdoing things. That fake giggle of hers at the "jokes" she makes annoys me the most these days. The other annoying thing that comes in second for me are those little close-ups they do of her whenever she takes that first or second bite to get her reaction--and then she has to act accordingly for these money shots. (Just once, I'd like to see them do that as she makes a face and spits out whatever crap on a fork she just ate. It'd be a change from her thinking everything is so awesome or yumm-o, etc.) And now she's not just energetic--now she looks like she's on crack because she's uber-perky.

Here's my thing...I'd think more positively of her again if she just SLOWED DOWN and didn't act like some overacting brat on "Barney and Friends." She should also stop talking with her hands so much. She should realize there are people who don't like her because they find all her pointing and gesturing offensive. (I merely find her excessive gesturing and pointing annoying, but I know others who find her offensive just because of that.) And she should only laugh when she HONESTLY finds something funny, not to smooth over the little awkward moments at the ends of shots. If she did that, I think she'd make a better host for her shows.

To all the people who put Rachael Ray down. Are you jealous cause she's a food network star and your not. The girl has more talent in her picky then what you jerks have in your entire brain. YOU ROCK RACHAEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. GET A LIFE LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow. You people crack me up. Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion and sure, not everyone is going to like RR. The world would be boring if we all liked the same thing. But what's really funny is stuff like this:

>> .it's callled a sandwhich .
Actually sweetheart, it's called a SANDWICH.

And this:
>> verbage of slang
The word you're looking for honey, is VERBIAGE. Perhaps you should find a good grammar book as well and figure out how to properly use those $10 dollar words that you can't spell.

It's one thing to not like someone for a particular reason. You don't like her perkiness or her language (excuse me ... verbiage) or her gesturing or her recipes? That's fine. But some of you need to really get over yourselves. You're showing your own laughable ignorance in your attempts to be display your questionable intellect.

is this for real? you all are thinking about rachel rae? no war, no flood, just evoo? check please...

I don't know - she seems so hyper lately that she makes me nervous watching her.

I think the concept is good (quick meals), but I feel like we're being hoodwinked when they call them 30-minute-meals. No way in heck are they 30 minute meals - well, if you like your food cooked, that is.

Someone mentioned "her" idea for a garbage bowl. Those ideas aren't hers - that's all scripted. You can sure tell someone else cleans the kitchen: She puts everything in the GB.... liquids, containers, veggie remnants, paper - everything! It's not like you can throw the whole works into your garbage can, it would have to be separated first. Not a time saver at all.

I do think she's cute, though - and she does share some good ideas (not like they're really hers).... I just don't like her passing them off as taking only 30 minutes from start to finish.

I just Googled "Rachel Ray" and "annoying" and 11,900 hits surfaced in .27 seconds. What a relief. I'm not alone. She just splashed on the Food Network's "30-Minute Meals" and within a minute or two I wanted to take an iron skillet to my own face.

Who in the wide world does she appeal to? More loud-mouthed market mavens with low self-esteem?

To CRK: Her stove is a Chambers and an vintage stove. I, too, was curious and went around town (Phoenix) looking for one. Found several and they are a bit pricey; $1,500-4,200+. One place even offers a warranty on them as they rebuild them -- I was told they're much indestructible so "rebuilding" usually means replacing missing parts and testing.

This place is not cheap but have a selection to die for:
http://www.805stoveworks.net.34x.com/photo.html

As for the refrigerator, it's a Northstar and you can get a LOT of info here:
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=34682

ms. ray is fine as hell, she can cook and has a nice ass!! end of story. yeah she talks a bit too much but what woman doesn't leave the little pretty thing alone!

Geez People, if you don't like Rachel Ray then for Gods sake don't watch her. If all you have to do is gripe about her, then you need to get a life. The remote control is a wonderful thing, learn how to use it.

I think you all really do like her for all the *itching about her on here.

Is it me, or does she seem drunk all of the time?

I am surprised they let her do the spread in FHM, hey she is free to do as she wants personally, but it doesn't exactly go along with the reputation of the Food Network.

All of you who are bashing Rachael need to shut the hell up. Obviously you have no lives and have time in your pathetic existences to spend hours upon hours in the kitchen. Rachael has inspired me to become a better cook and actually want to stay home and eat instead of go out and waste precious money. Judging someone because of the way that they talk and laugh is just plain immature. Get over it. Love you Rachael.

Rachel is adorable and her recipes are very good. Try it before you slam it, or better yet just don't watch her. I don't think anyone is tying you to a chair and forcing you.

I think this is the funniest things I've ever read about a person.!!! I mean I like Ray, she is cute and bubbly, but I never really realized that I too know the Whole Hi I'm Racheal Ray and welcome to 30 minute meals.... I was actually proud of that!!! The EVOO.. and yummo... funny!!! and the person who said "does the table get bigger when you put it outside" hilarious!!! Thanks, you just made one boring day at work FUNNOOOO!!! as for the Racheal thing... Don't sweat the small stuff and it's all small stuff"... table gets bigger outside.. funnnEEEE

I think Racheal has a nice ass.. I could see myself eating that! Yummo!!!!

I especially love the episode when RR wears those tight black pants!! Although I must admit, I can't recall what the show was about...

I love meatballs.. RR cook my balls..

Rachael Ray has turned into a media whore and the Food Network is her pimp. All they care about is money and selling commercials, even though their audience is miniscule.

I read a post from someone who worked for her--apparently in person she's perpetually depressed, so all that grating perkiness is just an act.

When I first got FN I watched her, but now i can't stand to look at her--FN has pimped her into overkill.

i am in love with yours shows forty dollars a day and thirty minute meals.did you get married yet?

Do you have contest to win one of your books autographed by you?Ihope so because I really enjoy you and your show.

Ya know, I betcha those of who so sadly trash Rachel can't even "Boil Water", thats on at a different time, for those of you who need it!! I think she's a riot. She is cute and bubbly and very refreshing. She's obviously got $$$, and she's got plenty of talent. How many shows does she have now!!!!!!! She sports a beautiful engadgement ring, and John isn't hard to look at.(her fiance). If you wanna get on someone, what about Giada? Her big toothy grin is scary and the music that plays in the background reminds me of the music you might hear from a porno flick. If her tops get any lower, shes gonna ens up with her boobs in her par me janno reggi anno. Keep rolling them r's. The episode she had her husband on when they were making cupcakes. He looks about as awake as a corpse.

Any sites pertaining too "Giada Sucks"? Or that new twosome Dan and Steve? Oh my Gawd, what charming fellows, NOT.

thank god. i thought me and my sister were the only ones who noticed Giada's music was a bit too much on the sensual side for a cooking show.

Word on the street is Rachel has signed a deal with Harpo Productions, Oprah's company to star in her very own talk show. Now DIE you anti-RR losers!

I'm sorry, I have to take time to comment on Jake's comment.

"Word on the street?" What street? Are there pimps and drug dealers ratting out the plans of William Morris clients in between selling tricks and crack?

Or is it more likely "Word in Ted Casablanca's column" or "Word on E! Hollywood Extra"?

I hate that cliche. But I'd like to thank Huggy Bear for stopping by to post.

what is wrong with people rachael is so freshing to watch the one that is over rated is booby flay.the other one is sara who does not let people get a word in edge wise.if rachael comes out with her own talk show i will watch ever show even though i might have to tape them when i am working

I checked out Rachel's pics in FHM. I really don't think that is her body. If you look closely at her head, it looks like it's just sitting on some one else's frame!! I am still a fan of hers, and i say this with all due respect to her, but when was she really that thin???? I read that those pics were from 2003. The last few shows that were on this week looks like Rachel has some kind of new image. She had a shirt on that actually showed some cleavage!!! One could see boobage!!! I was surprised at that myself. Not as revealing as Giada, but getting close.I too, hope she conceives a talk show. With her energy and ability to gab, it should be most entertaining. I am trying to black out some of the most disturbing things that I read about Rachel. i.e. how she reduced a waitress to tears, how she is a total bitch when the cameras aren't rolling and how she skipped out on a book signing, leaving several fans with no explanation or even a raincheck. Oh, please say it isn't so!!! So as not to dash my pleasant thoughts of Rachel, i must stay away from the bad stuff. I feel that I could be swayed in the other direction., the direction of the Rachel hater's. OMG, I must be strong, i must think only good thoughts, right? ok, enough drama. I still like her, regardless of the gossip. She will never compare to my all time fav, Paula, but I still like her. By the way, throw Giada in the old GB.

I can't stand rachel ray she's so annoying and her cooking it looks like she just threw everything together that's not cooking that's just slabing everything together.

i have been watching rr for about a week now, i like her. she seems down to earth, and she uses common ingredients not okk the wall stuff you can never find. i also heard that rr is going to have a new talk show.. go girl. your all right in my book.

i think clara need to learn how to write.rachel is giving the working woman some ideas for easy meals for their family that only takes thirty minutes not a meal from the waldorf .watch wolfgang puck for fancy meals .she is even giving people tips on how to save money on forty dollars a day.

Hey Clara, howmany women have time to probably stop at the store, then the sitters, wrestle the kids out of the sitters, then wrestle them into the car, get them home, settle them in,probably make a few phone calls, change cloths, correct the kids, go to the bathroom,then finally decide what to make for supper????? All after a days work.Her second shift has just started. And hubby hasn't even walked through the door yet. Does she have time to make something that Emeril congered up which takes 5 trips to the grocery store because who has all that stuff in their pantry? Or maybe something from Mario's collection, something that she has to go catch from the ocean first. Oh ya, all of us house wives have time to go catch our dinner. And wait, don't forget we have to have our beautiful table scape from sandra. (her stuff stinks)Rachel on the other hand has no fancy gimmicks, no big prelude, just quick and (most times) easy, tasty recipies. I have tried several of her dishes, some came out good, some i wouldn't attempt again. But all in all their pretty good and fun to make.I think R.R. is terrific. I watch her everyday. She makes me laugh with all her little quirky sayings. Thats what makes her who she is. I even have a GB.So if your into fancy schmantzy, watch Emeril or Wolfgang or sometimes Giada and Mario. If you want to get the kitchen cleaned up,kids to bed, and have time for yourself, watch Rachel. Rock on Rachel, I luv ya!!!!!!!!!!!

To all the Rachael-lovers: if the comments here are anything to go by, you outnumber the bashers 56% to 26%. (The other 18% of the comments were either neutral or on a different topic.)

Little did we expect when Barrett wrote the original post that it would lead to a heated discussion of over 130 comments!

The funny thing is that I've never actually seen Rachael - it's only thanks to you lot that I went and found her bio on the Food Network site! : )

rr is a cutie and i think she has good ideas for shorcuts in the kitchen. Obviously most of you are from the X generation and prefer to eat out. When you marry and have children you will realize just how hard it is to work all day and help with homework and then cook awsome meals. Sometimes just throwing together something in the pantry is a must. rr has helped me prepare meals for my family. I think she is a kick to watch

FYI, for anyone who may be interested. I made Rachel's chicken nuggets and they were awesome. That's the recipe where you dround the chicken pices in pancake batter and deep fry rhem. In just about 8 minutes their done. I loved them and so did the family. They really are a tad on the not so healthy side (deep fry), but what the heck, being a little naughty on occasion is not a bad thing. You cab also use the same batter for shrimp, or other fish or even veggies. It tastes a lot better than beer batter. They are also a nice finger food for the kids.

P.S. My apologies, i forgot to spell check:(

EVOO is not a bad thing, and Rachal would look mighty good lubed down with the "EVOO" head to toe! I'd slide into that pink garbage bowl! What is that Rachel? "YUMMO"! "YUMMO"! "YUMMO"! Shut your mouth!! Have another "SAMMY"!!

I think you belong on one of the porn sites.You sound like an infantile ass!!!

You sound like a selfimportant,pompus,snob,born-again, from the far right who needs to RELAX!!

She is sticking her pole in the water today!?

So a few intelligent comments at the end there from some AOL users (ip 64.12.116.131).

I'm never quite sure how to respond to the mentally challenged who would attribute religious and political preferences to me based on disliking a recipe for a slider salad, so I won't.

I love Rachael Ray and her show. I think she's a real cool chef or cook. Does anyone know if she's married and or has children? Rachael has some recipes that go well with almost every ocassion and she should last a long time.

I don't think she got married yet. She and her fiance, John are supposed to tie the knot in Italy, i thought sometime in September. She has no children. You can check out her bio at Foodtv.com though. I too, am a RR fan.

There was a young lady on another board who simply adores Rachel Ray. She is only 10 years old. Her post was asking people what they knew about R.R., and that she wanted to be "just like her". She watches the show and cooks whenever she can. I think that is so great that kids are actually doing something beneficial rather than causing trouble. This little girl wants to be a chef when she grows up. How cool is that? I offered some advice and gave her kudos for wanting to follow her dream. She posted back to me and thanked me for giving her inspiration. I also gently warned her that there are some folks on these boards that she needs to ignore. Her reply was that these people who post mean and thoughtless comments are basically entertaining themselves, and that nothing could make her not follow her dream to be like her hero, Rachel. If more children spent more time following their dreams, no matter what they are, we, as parents would know that they are tucked into bed at night and not out creating problems. Good luck to you RachelRaywannabe, you rock!!!

Rachel is married!!! Go to WWW. SARATOGIEN NEWS.COM, the article heads: WHY ALL THE HATE FOR RACHEL RAY? Thats kind of a bad opening line for such a beautiful occasion. The article was dated 10/14/05. They apparently tied the knot 2 weeks ago in Mantalcino Italy.

Me, like everyone who has said it, would agree with me when I say that Racheal Ray is the coolest person on the Food Network; I see a little of myself in her whenever I watch because I am the same way (craxy and fun) when I cook for the people I love. I love her ideas and how simple they are. I was thrilled to learn of her new love, her engagement, and her wedding. Some people need to learn to appreciate other people and not put them down; this world is bad enough as it is without people putting one another down. GRAB A CLUE AND GET OVER YOURSELF PEOPLE!

Have you seen this? www.rachaelray.com? This looks like it will be a cool magazine! I'm a fan.

Why all this criticism of Rachel RaY.
Why can't someone who seems like an everyday person cook simple recipes.
She is enthusitac and she abbreviates cooking -like ev00 but so what.
The people who criticize her seem to have alot of time on their hands.
i quess it is better to say bamm all the time and take it up a notch.there seem to be alot of cooking snobs out there. Her shows are fun .

Rachael Ray has the most annoying voice I have ever fucking heard. She accomplishes very little in 30 minutes. Store-bought rotisserie chicken? Store-bought shrimp? Yuck.

I'm wondering about the brands of ingredients (like the chicken broth, etc.) that she uses with her cooking. Are they generic? They look kinda funny. Kinda like from the 50's. Also with her appliances (like her fridge and oven), were they custom-made to appear like coming from that era? There was also one episode in which she was wearing this little tight thin blouse that it outlines her nipples. I thought they have film editors for these shows. Unless of course they wanted the anti-rachael ray community to enjoy such embarrassment. Another annoying thing about her, too, is that she always says that she loves this and she loves that (when putting in ingredients). Like for example, "Oh, I looove asparagus!" or "I looove walnuts! Yum-O!". Gives me the shivers. And she should also stop saying that she makes healthy meals in her show because she doesn't. With all those butter, cream, bacon, and other greasy stuff she loooves, it doesn't do her figure good.

OMG, this is getting old!! Rachel is obviously a super star, and all the misguided,childish slams of her is not going to change her status. Many of us have jobs we hate, but to pay the bills we have to drag ourselves to our crap jobs each day. Then at night, we B(@&^H to our family at the dinner table about something that has put us into a tail spin at work that day. Friday comes, trompping to the bank with a check that will be more than likely gone by the next day,and then starting all over on Monday. Rachel on the other hand is doing something she loves, she's entertaining, she is very cute, and she mmmmm's it all the way to the bank. Book deals, magazines, 3 shows, and now a talk show conceived by none other than the richest talk show host,Oprah Winfrey!!! If i were in her shoes, i wouldn't give a S!@T about any of your miserable comments. I don't think she sits at her dinner table with her family and whines about all the mean things that may have been said about her.She has a full,rich and meaningful life,something that a lot of you don't.

People get to choose their responses on a free forum such as this, and trying to lecture a group of wittless,slack jawed jack asses about their responses to certain posts is an open invitation to more of the same. We are only entertaining each other. Freedom of Speech is a wonderful thing, and unfortunatly that Freedom is quite often abused. But who cares, that entertainment!!!

Where do you buy your shrimp? Oh, i know,you have a shrimp boat, and i betcha you go shrimpin, how lucky you are to be able to troll for your very own fresh shrimp.Hey, maybe you can hook up with Paula Deen(bless her heart) and her husband Michael and you two can troll together. Paula,your awesome.

I'm from Ireland and had never heard of Rachael Ray until 15 minutes ago. (Nobody outside America has.) For all I know she really is a a shrill, annoying, over-exposed twit, but I brought myself up on Elizabeth David and the Larousse Gastronomique and all i can say is, anybody who thinks of trying to incorporate cheeseburgers into a salad is a true punk. That's class. I still don't want to see her TV show though.

punk.....hmmm, now i haven't heard that catchy little diddy for quite some time. That phrase isn't very popular here anymore. Why base your opinion on others mindless dribble? Don't knock it until you've tried it!!!

I am a fan of RR and not because I think she is sexy or overweight, or charming or any of the other crap that is written here. Simply put, it is because I do not have a plethera of spare time and I love that her show is quick and to the point. The recipes are not complicated and most people can make what she is showing us. So instead of putting her down to make yourselves feel better, change the channel and don't watch. She has plenty of real fans.

hey there everyone. stop knocking Rachael. We all wanna be here (or be around her). anyway, anyone know where you can send her fan-email? Ive got this idea for her, well, whatever, if anyone knows where to reach out to her, id appreciate it. Email me at RL5050@gmail.com. Thanks all. much love

Wow, I can't think of any other response but "wow" after reading alot of the comments. Some of you are truly hateful in your "low - rent" guessing game, of what type of person Rachael is, or what she can accomplish during commercial breaks, or bashing her recipe names when you probably haven't even tried it. What's with all the anger? Are you that unhappy with what you have become? If you don't enjoy watching her, or you don't want to gain from her culinary knowledge. Simply exercise your right to turn your television off. Not just for Rachael, but for all the chefs on Food Network. And to have this much time to continue the "bashing", you must have a miserable life with no ambition to use your spare time to better it. My wife and I have had the pleasure of meeting Rachael during a visit in Sun Valley Idaho. She was friendly, intelligent, beautiful and during our 45 minute chat we had with her, we didn't witness any chain smoking or heavy drinking. She was kind enough to autograph my wifes cook book that we purchased at a gift store there, and posed for a friendly photo for our scrapbook of our trip. Some of you have a concrete anger image of her, and are willing to tell horrible lies to continue your hate journey. We understand that, some people are just meant to be mean and viscious and ignorant to the truth, and I'm sure they will have some crude responses to make to my comment, but not all people are. So maybe you could just stop, clear your anger, and let the "quirks" go and take another look. She is just a normal person who has goals and is working hard to reach them. She sounds like someone we should be proud of, for setting an example of success. So.....To Rachael Ray, with love

how can anyone NOT enjoy watching any of Rachael Ray's shows, ESPECIALLY 30-minute meals??? I barely like the Food Network at all and I cant stop watching and Tivo'ing her shows. She is the ultimate, cool fun chick/TV personality. Anyone, and i mean anyone, who has anything negative to say about her is a bitter, angry self-absorbed person. Get over it! Rachael is great. I just hope that I get the chance to email with her or talk to her one day and hear how she did what she did, because she is the american dream. Period.

I can't stand when she says EVOO all the time, just say extra virgin olive oil, (PLEASE) You are the only person in the world that says that. I try to watch your show but when you roll your eyes everytime you eat something and say EVOO it drives me crazy. I beg you to please stop saying EVOO. If you read this please stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Friend who posted 10/22. Don't waste your breath lecturing these people who share the same brain. We Rachel fans know talent when we see it. If we continue to entertain this kind of arrogance, it will never stop. It's turned into a pissing contest. All it is, is one trying to get it over on the other one. Like who's got the biggest penis type of thing.We continue to support Rachel and many of our other fav food celebs. Half of these fools probably don't even watch her, they just jump on the band wagon to blow smoke up each other's asses. If we keep bantering back and forth, we have now joined the fools game. I love Raachel, she is superior as far as i am concerned. I do watch the food network a lot, and she is #1 for me,followed by,Paula and then Mr. Hunky Man, Tyler Florence,YUMOO. If anybody notices, Rachel wears a tee-shirt that proudly displays, YUMOO, so see, whatever is said about her she obviously could give a rat's ass. I have even subscribed to her new mag, which i can't wait to get. Rock on Rachel, you are awesome.

Oh, I thought I'd give it a shot anyways. Try to make a difference I guess. We ordered 3 of her tee's also,my wife got her the one that says YUMMO. I too love Paula, she is great, and I like Tyler also. And Alton Brown, hes got alot of knowledge on the chemistry of foods. Paula is helping me with my cookbook, she gave me the name of her publisher, food network gave me one too. I hope that one day I can work with them too. But thats really great that you noticed the positive aspects of the chefs. They are great cooks and entertaining too, and because you do notice that, you will get the most out of their programs. Its good to here someone like that is out there. So as Paula would put it, Best dishes to the chefs, and keep on cooking.

TO FRIEND,
OMG, how do i get Rachel's Tee's. I would love to get a few!! Ya, know, i think i could put a slogan on a Tee that says
FROM MY KITCHEN TO YERS (notice yers) how spectacular would that be!!! I could do without the BAMS though. I do like Emeril, but it seems like he slowly running out of material. What do you think? I'm also not to crazy about C.C. Carmichael, though i do watch her at times. Alton Brown is interesting as well, and oddly enough, i really like Jamie Oliver. I haven't yet formed an opinion on Dan&Steve. Ina Garten is in my top ten, along with Gale Gand. But Rachel and Paula are tops. Bobby Flay is somewhat on the arrogant side,but i do watch him once in a while. He does have some good Barbecue tips. Hey, don't forget about the Tee's, i would love it.

A poster stated that Rachael Ray is the only one to use EVOO, that isn't so. About 11 yrs. ago when I was attending the CIA, I had an instructor that used it as well. I have heard quiet a few people use it in 4 & 5 star kitchens around the world. Long before Rachael was on the scene, though she has made it more popular. My mom uses it now, after years of hearing me use it, she didn't start until she heard Rachael do it. LOL She is a huge Rachael & Paula fan. They are great.

So, no, she isn't the only one.

what brand name is rachael's cookstove?

Hey Dan,
Rachels stove is a Chambers. You can find this and more super stuff at, WWW.STOVEWORKS.NET. I drool with envy when i see that stove, i would love it, but is a little out of my $$$$ range. I watch the papers and estate sales, sometimes barn auctions. You never know what you can find.

Thought of something else. Search engines for CHAMBERS STOVES. A site will come up that shows you many different size stoves from apartment to full. They are gorgeous!

I LOVE HER NO MATTER WHAT YOU SAY

Hey, for all you morons that slam RR, get over it. You think their is a reason she has all these shows on FN?

And for all these so called "guys" that say RR is fat, ugly, should be kicked out of bed, give me a break, any of you punks would love to even have RR acknowledge your existence.

Rachel Ray is awesome. She is creative, and she helps people realize that cooking can be fun and easy. Leave her alone!

wow this thing is still going. i was watching Rachael the other day and thinking how can anyone "hate" her? i notice when the show comes to a close,(or throughout the show for that matter) she tries to squeeze in as many tips/ideas as she can. she's so sweet and beautiful,i'll never understand all this bashing.

ok...for all of you that cannot stand miss rachael ray saying "E-V-O-O" or "mm...mm...mmmmm" any longer, must watch her show an aweful to know that she says these things an aweful lot. maybe you all cannot admit it....but maybe racheal ray is your guilty pleasure. so chill out "and let it do its thang" and she would say.

ok...im here leaving another comment. i know rachael ray's gotta a new 'zine coming out called i believe "Everyday". the foodnetwork channel mentioned that you can subscribe to it by linking onto her personal website. does any racheal fans out there know about her website. im not talking about the foodnetwork site.....i mean her own site?

Her website is called Every Day With Rachel Ray. She puts out some good stuff. Her site offers shopping, you can order tee shirts, and you can even ask her questions, not guaranteed to get a response, but they try. There is a spot called Rachel-isms, they are all those quirky little things she says. i.e. Yummo, EVOO, etc. So see, the little things that a lot of people hate about her is making her $$$$. The mag is on sale right now in the stores, or you can order a sub, which is much cheaper, i think it's 18.00 for a subscription. And it's true, all these people who say that can't stand her, sure know an awful lot about her. I've read posts from some people that have some nasty comment about her, from the highlights in her hair to the way she holds her knife, so they must be interested, either that or they just need to be able to find things on her program so they can come to this site and slam her. In reality, the majority of Rachel haters would give their right arms to be in a position such as hers. And if she came knockin at their doors, they would stand there with their big moutha hanging to their knees. DUH!!!

you can find her tee's at www.everydaywithrachaelray.com you can also ask her questions, or just send her a friendly message. her magazine is there to subscribe to, and alot of other merchandise. i have purchased her knives, and i love them. finally, a nice set thats inexpensive too. so please go check it out, its a pretty cool site, love ya Rachael.

all you naysayers are just jealous you don't have your own show. but do get a life sometime soon!

Can we all come up with something different. This is so boring. If you don't like Rachel,thats fine,if you like her, thats fine to. We have seen every slam and dig possible on this site. Who cares. She is who she is, take her or leave her. I like her, and i can find so many nice things to talk about. Luv ya Rachel!!

If you follow the food channel, then you know about the Stuart Weitzman thing. If you go to the site,there you will find Rachel Ray's Shoe. And guess what? Her creation is bringing the most bids. And her shoe is the highest priced at over 3,000.00!! Followed by Giada and Sandra. Soooooo, it looks like Rachels got quite a folowing. What does that tell all you Rachel haters?

I think everyone should give her credit because she obviously has been able to create a very successful career. That takes some work. With this qualifier, I would like to add that I have have seen her in action here in Albany, NY when she used to work at Price Chopper (a local grocery store) doing cooking demonstrations. She was not a very nice person, which leads me to believe she is a phony on TV as well. She is entertaining, however, and I watch her because she does have good ideas, althought my husband is convinced she is on drugs because of her frenzied activity on "30 Minute Meals. She should also stop saying her meals are healthy. Anyone who knows how to cook light would know that much EVOO, no matter that it is olive oil, is not healthy (and butter too, when she throws it in). Fat is fat. She should also lay off on the cheese. I much prefer "Iron Chef America". Now that is cooking!

Assuming someone is on drugs because of their energy level is an awful thing to say.

I have a very high energy level too, but i don't take drugs, i just drink a lot of coffee. Cafeine is a drug, but it's legal. Rachel has a hugh zest for life. She seems like a very happy and complete person with a lot going for her all at once. Just because someone is lively, and upbeat, shouldn't be an automatic assumption that person is high.The drug comment was most likely made in a flip off the cuff moment, but someone seems to think that just because one is easily excited and happy that they are automatically on something. If i has as much going for me as Rachel does, i would be crazy happy, my feet would never touch the ground, does that mean i'm on drugs??

Rachael Rocks!

I bet all you pretentious commentators? I'm being nice) don't even cook!

Probably trust fund wussies who complain about everything and then go back to treehugging when you're done eating what you didn't shop for, cook, clean up afterward....

I found this site by accident. I liked Rachel Ray when she first came around, but now she is just an annoying fatty and I want to punch her in the throat. Why does she make a stupid face everytime she eats something? Her teeth are so huge, and he always pulls just one side of her mouth back when she "smiles". And those damn hand gestures - if she wasn't such a fatty fatso, I'd think she was on crack! EVOO? Just plain stupidity there. My Dad often falls asleep on the couch with the Food Network on, and the TV is in plain veiw from where the computer sits, I often have to sneak in the other room and try to change the station without him waking up and saying he was 'watching' that. I do like some of her recipes ... I can't believe that little hog spends $40 a day on food. Actually, yes, I can.

Her new site is rachaelray.com

"fatty fatso" ? what are you, 8? having curves does not mean you are fat. not everyone has to be 50 pounds, get over it.

Rachel Ray is the best chef I have seen in a long. She explains alot, she cooks just like a normal person would. She isnt a fancy cook. She uses the same techniques that you would learn in a cooking school. I guess i dont know why anyone could possibly have anything bad to say a bout her. And if they do, they have them problem. She is very sweet and caring....

i am much older than 8. i am also a fat ass. you sound like you are as well, you freak. you could have picked a better figure than 50, you swollen hippo's ass. (rachel ray is also a cheap tipper.)

Hey, is the name calling needed?? Maybe "me" needs to go play some place else. And why are "me's nasty comments not deleted???

wow. you just spoke for yourself there honey. (i am talking about "me" of course)

Ouch, "honey" that was painful.... Grow up,don't go away mad, just go away.

Rachael Ray is a breath of fresh air. She is not another,.....ooohh dare I say "French" chef or other phony idiots who make tons of money because they have "salve waaa fair". Spare me! ! !

Enjoy her show which is down to earth and very entertaining and enlightening for a senior gentleman like myself who enjoys to cook, enjoys simple recipes and doesn't have a culinary arts degree.

All you arts and croussaints crowd, get a life.

Rachael is the real thing and easy to look at as well. Sweet, charming and a real person.

are you really one to ask others to grow up? you couldn't go one post without spewing such ridiculous bull with your little "name calling" and..."Grow up,don't go away mad, just go away" ...sure. anyways...

Got Rachel's mag!! It is super. Magazine stand price is 3.99. Subscription price is 18.00. Beautiful large color photos,easy to read material. There is alot of emphasis on spicy foods. Personally, my stomach can't handle all that. But others will like it, i'm sure. Looking forward to the next issue.

Rachael Ray - fat? Whatever. I would LOVE to see what some of you people look like. To those of you putting Rachael Ray down on the basis of her looks, I'm going to guess you are 1)fat 2)ugly 3)stupid.

Hopefully you find a job and some friends soon.

Excuse me, but i don't recall calling anyone names. (Swollen Hippo Ass @ Fatty Fatso) did not come from my end. I was defending another poster. How can someone show up out of the blue and start raggin on someone? Many of us are defensive of Rachel too, so if you can't take it, don't dish it out!!!

what? i am sorry (to the above poster) i wasnt talking to you. i was also talking to the one calling those names...not you. sorry,i didnt mean for you to think that. the poster i think i'm the one you were defending. anyways,sorry for the confusion,i was only trying to get after the rude one going by "me"

My apologies to you as well. I was defending you. This world is filled with many mean and nasty people. It's ok to banter back and forth on issues such as this, but when it gets mean,that's a different story. One tends to get brave when their hiding behind a free posting site such as this one. I can only think to ignore such hatefullness and get on to the subject at hand. I myself love Rachel.

What? No reconciliation! This is all about conflict here. Fight! Fight! Fight!

no need to apologize,thank you :) i agree wholeheartedly,i cannot stand such comments as that person has made,i also love Rachael,but that was not even the issue anymore after "me" began posting. and Barrett..didnt you start this blog? and you're trying to instigate a fight? lol ;)

Yes, this is about conflict. But, it's about conflicting feelings concerning something else. Who likes Rachel and who doesn't like Rachel. It's pretty much friendly fire. But then you get some yahoo on board, such as the poster who calls themselves "me" and starts name calling other posters. A good "fight" once in a while is good, but needs to be kept on track. Personnal attacks are not cool. Maybe "me" has figured out that he or she are not is not well accepted here.

We have 30 minute meals with Rachel, whom i really like, now we havw 15 minute meals with Robin?? That would be fine, except who wants to eat the same thing 3 days in a row?? Chicken stir fry, stuffed squash with chicken and chicken stew. Nobody can beat Rachel when it comes to quick fixes.

Rachel you are just different and the other cooks in foodnetwork have their different way of cooking. That's why we have a variety in foodnetwork. Rachel makes cooking easy for those with no time to cook- viewers and not "with nothing to do but bring others down." This is our culture, we are always happy to bring down successful people cause we cannot match them or are a treat to us. I won't be surprised that most of the writers are but Rachel's competitors or admirers.Let's leave Rachel alone her cooking is great--.Bingo Rachel.

about the new one with Robin,i tried to watch with an open mind,but when she threw garlic in the pan and didnt bother to stir it,it bugged me! when she started to add other things,it was all burnt.

I agree with that. Give everyone their due but, when Robin did the stir fry, she put so many ingrediets into that not so big pan. Thiere is no way that one can cook whole baby carrots in 15 minutes. I don't remember if she cut them up, but raw carrots take a while, even with a slight bite to them. Rachel always says, cut your ingredients small so they cook faster. I have taken many cues from Rachel, and I find myself mimicking her each nite i make dinner. On her early afternoon show she may be doing something interesting. I check my fridge and cupboards and find what she is making and thats dinner. Nine out of ten times it is a success, then we have the comments like, yuck, or what were you thinking, or the ever popular one from hubby, well, i wouldn't order this in a restaurant!! That means don't make it again. Or my daughter will say, she must have been watching her girl friend again, meaning Rachel. I have such fun with her menues.

Hello from middle-class America!
I really enjoy watching Rach cook. I think it's great when she giggles (makes me smile, too!) What's wrong with having a "nice" show? The recipes might not always turn out in exactly 30 min-it just means there a good quick dinner. They might not always taste great-maybe to me one does, but not for you, etc. Julia's were not ALL good! I would rather watch a cook with a little meat on her (Rachek is definitely NOT fat) than some "Boob job" with a 23" waist who you know NEVER eats anything but grass and alcohol! Give Rachel a break and go watch Desperate Housewives to endulge your fantasies or tune into "Semi Ho"!

when you all make as much as she does and goes where she goes then you will have the right to complain about her,untell then,shut up

I never saw Rachel's wedding band until just this past weekend on $40.00 a day. No wonder she doesn't wear it when she cooks, that sucker is hugh. It's white gold and it looks like it's at least 3 inches wide. It actually covers the whole part of of her finger below her knuckle. It is an attention getter for sure. Looks like she has gone back to her natural hair color too, with no highlights. I wouldn't care if she had no hair, Rachel is my fav food celeb. She has a contagious smile, and i'm sure everyone has a good time when they are in her company. Her brightness and her bubbly personna keeps me watching her show. I wish they would have a Rachel Ray marathon, all weekend of nothing but Rachel.

I think most of you have got it together. Rachael is a motivator. She got me into the Kitchen and cooking for my family. I may not like everything she cooks but who does - that is why she has more than one show, to give vartiety.

30 miniute meals is a great show for the family and she is a great role model for my children who love her. I don't know how anyone can say anything mean about her. All she has done is make a darn good career for herself by helping others cook for themselves and their familys.

Didn't your mother ever teach you "if you can't say something nice about someone - don't say it at all'.

I agree with the previous poster. But we live in a society where some people are not happy until they have said something off color about someone, anyone for that matter. These are the same folks who have a cup of coffee with their neighbor in the morning and by lunch they have found something"not so nice" to say about that same person.Just as i can assume that many of these negative posters really do sit and watch Rachels show, because they need to complain. The majority of people on board are genuinly sincere Rachel fan's while the minority are just blabber mouths who think they are "so cool" because they publically were able condem such a sweet person. But as we read these insane posts of these not so nice posters, we probably laugh, sometimes out loud. These are the people that hide behind their computer where no one can see. These are the people with such low, or no self esteem that they just have to voice to all other faceless posters, making it known to all just how big and bad they want to be, but aren't. They are like irritating flies that buzz around to annoy. But... Our Constitution says, Freedom of Speech, so, like it or not, we read the blattherings, we either skim over them or reply.If we ignore them, they won't go away. They keep us on our toes, and if we feel like bitching back, it's ok. People like them will always be entertaining. Remember, the world is filled with jack asses, and many of them hang around here.

well said. :o)

THANK YOU...................:o)

I have to say that I kind-of see both sides of the great online Rachael Ray debate. I’m not really a fan of hers per se but I really want to like her. It’s like this – I’m half Sicilian myself and even look a lot like her. I could be her older sister! In fact, I don’t think any TV or movie personality has reminded me more of myself in appearance than Rachael. Perhaps it’s because of that that I wince even more at her “cutesy” affectations and “Upstate NY/New England” accent (I’m from New York City myself). Her mannerisms and expressions often