Watching Rachael Ray

From EVOO to Pots and Pans, to cutlery - Rachael Ray has run the gamut of Kitchenware, and she’s not done yet! Town and Country announced recently that they’re preparing for a new Rachael Ray textile and table linen line.

The Food Network-TV chef recently paired up with Town and Country, a $163 million table linens and $65 million kitchen textiles supplier, to create for launch this market a collection of kitchen textiles donning the Rachael color palette. The table linens line is still in the works and is slated for unveiling at the February market.

Judi Alexander, Town and Country’s vp of licensing and marketing, told HTT the kitchen textiles were made to coordinate with Ray’s cookware, cutlery and dinnerware lines. There will be two design styles for the launch – a striped group and a contemporary floral collection. They come in four colorways – orange, blue, yellow, and green.

“It’s very fun and very fresh,” Alexander said.

Price points are still in development, but the line targets department and specialty stores.

“She has such a strong connection with the American consumer and our products help round out the total Rachael Ray lifestyle for her customers,” said David Beyda, Town and Country chairman.

At least they won’t be all orange!

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Ali Larter - Repeat

Rachael kicks off her search for the Worst Kitchen in America! Tune in all week to see who the contenders are and what Rach has planned for them. Then, does your sex life need a jumpstart? Find out how to spice things up in the bedroom and keep your romance sizzling! Plus, Heroes star Ali Larter has a surprise for a real-life hero, and she’s testing her powers in the kitchen with Rach making meatball heroes.

Katherine McPhee - Repeat

American Idol’s Katharine McPhee performs her hot single and talks about her struggle with bulimia. Plus, how does Good Housekeeping decide which products are the best of the best? Take a behind-the-scenes tour of their labs to make sure you’re getting bang for your buck. Then check out day two of our search for the Worst Kitchen in America!

Law & Order: SVU’s Chris Meloni - Repeat

Rachael is putting Law & Order: SVU’s Chris Meloni under arrest for crimes in the kitchen as they make spicy Bloody Mary burgers! Plus, meet a 22-year-old who’s living at home, is $50,000 in debt, and her folks continue to bail her out! Is she a shopaholic, and can she break the addiction? Then, Evette’s got three quick ways to make over a room.

“My Kids Want Plastic Surgery!” - Repeat

Would you let your teenager get breast implants as a graduation gift? When it comes to teenage plastic surgery, how young is too young? It’s a heated debate with doctors, parents and teens weighing in. Then, gorgeous Mena Suvari dishes on the pressures of being beautiful in Hollywood and Rachael whips up a 15-minute meal.

Worst Kitchen in America - Repeat

Rachael reveals the absolute Worst Kitchen in America! You won’t believe how she transforms it and how you can give your kitchen a whole new look without busting your budget! Then, the doctor is in to talk about everyday human behavior - what’s normal and when your idiosyncrasies should be a cause for concern. Plus, Rachael spices up a traditional chicken dinner.

No, no no - not the turkey, the Magazine! Stuff Magazine has a list of the Hottest Women on the Food Network on their website. Unsurprisingly, since Rachael Ray practically IS the food network, she made the list. Surprisingly, they found 7 other women on the network!

Rachael comes in at a measly number seven on the list of ten. I agree with the ones she beat out - but some of the others? Oh my… Here, judge for yourself! I give you the list, and their reasons!

10. Ina Garten of he Barefoot Contessa. Mainly, because she’s rich and cooks.
9. Sara Moulton of Sara’s Secrets and Cooking Live. For culinary hotness. Ooooh…kay…
8. Cat Cora of Iron Chef America. She knows more about crawfish then Emeril.
7. Rachael Ray of every show on the network. From frumpy to white castle date worthy.
6. Ellie Kreiger of Healthy Appetite. For her nymph-like hair and huge smile.
5. Robin Miller of Quick Fix Meals. Huge eyes and smile that’s sweet yet sultry.
4. Sandra Lee of Semi-Homemade Cooking. Eerily smooth skin and powdered sugar.
3. Nigella Lawson of Nigella Feasts. She fills out her sweater. That’s all it takes. ha.
2. Paula Deen of Home Cooking and Party. …..I.. I can’t even paraphrase without thinking.. WHAT? SERIOUSLY? because she smells like fried chicken and butter, apparently.

and at number 1 - Giada De Laurentis, or as I like to call her - the Bobblehead.

How is it that Rachael is only number 7 on that list? I mean seriously… Paula DEEN, people!

I’m.. speechless. Ok, not really, as this is clearly in jest, but.. Paula Deen?! Oy!

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Here’s a clip of his visit to the Rachael Ray Show (shown again yesterday)

Don’t forget, you can visit the Yum-O organization at RachaelRay.com!

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And for those who have wondered why we had new shows while The Rachael Ray Show is said to be on hiatus - it is as we suspected. These are previously unseen episodes, not recently filmed. At You Tube - this is said to have filmed last September, though it was aired July 25th.

Rachael and John seem pretty cosy there - as they always do! More fuel for the no divorce fire?

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