Watching Rachael Ray

….to be jealous of IPhone owners! As if it didn’t already to everything but babysit your kids, and do your dishes, now you can indulge your need for magazines in the palm of your hand, too! Texterity, Inc has launched a beta version of the first digital magazine interface portal designed for the Apple iPhone. This is the first time users will see complete magazines, including Everyday With Rachael Ray.

Texterity’s Digital Magazine iPhone Interface & Portal provides a collection of magazines that can be viewed through Texterity’s interface, which leverages the Safari browser built in to the Apple iPhone. No additional applications, downloads, or other software is required. Users can instantly view entire magazines as they were originally published, with all pages completely readable. As part of a beta test Texterity will provide free and open access to a great selection of consumer and business magazines to all iPhone users.

The iPhone Interface & Portal enables publishers to reach the increasingly mobile reader by providing iPhone users with immediate access to their magazine issues. The system leverages the iPhone’s ability to view a complete magazine in a portable format that can be viewed virtually everywhere. With one tap, an iPhone user can read their favorite magazine at any time.

As if I weren’t jealous enough. They provided a demo. Sigh!

On Friday’s Rachael Ray Show!
It doesn’t get much bigger then this! Big mouth Sexy Handyman Ty Pennington is back with video from his summer vacation, and important information about a disorder that affects the lives of many kids and adults, including himself — ADHD.

Lara Spenser’s got all the goods from the red carpet must-have products at the Emmys, and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drops by with a special gift for Rachael!

And if that’s not enough - style Guru Time Gunn will give a teacher a makeover using her own clothes! It’s a big day, folks - don’t miss it!

What’s for dinner? Creamy Tarragon Tuna over Egg Noodles and Spicy Tomato and Tuna Pasta.

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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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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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..to the top… of the Hamptons, at least! The New York Post’s Page Six reported Sunday that Rachael Ray and husband John Cusimano are in contract to buy a place in Southampton fir just under $3 million.

Included in the 6.2-acre Tuckahoe Lane estate, bordering the Southampton and Shinnecock golf courses, are a three-bedroom main house, two-bedroom pool house with sauna, separate guest cottage, pond, heated pool and lush gardens.

Somewhat disappointing is the minuscule kitchen pictured in the Prudential Douglas Elliman listing.

If this is the kitchen they’re referring too? Um, sign me up! That’s bigger then my living room!

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Do you obsess over sneakers? Do you simply have to have the latest in great footwear? Well then have I got a deal for you!

Alright, not exactly. However, all around New York city there have been commemorative Sneaker statues, 3 feet tall and 5 feet long, popping up to help aid the Blue Planet Run to raise awareness of Global Water shortages which are being auctioned off via Ebay. Some of the designers of the statues include: David Arquette & Courtney Cox-Arguette, Rosie O’Donnell, Rachael Ray, Mena Survari and the New York Giants Football Team. Each Sneaker Statue is a one-of-a-kind, and proceeds of the auction goes to benefit the Blue Planet Run Foundation, which funds water and sanitation projects to help people around the world who lack access to safe drinking water.

To create the statues, each celebrity designer received a standard-sized sneaker along with art supplies and inspiration about the official Blue Planet Run athletes. The designs were then transformed into larger-than-life sneaker statues and placed all over New York City to mark the start of the 2007 Blue Planet Run®.

Unsurprisingly, Rachael Ray’s sneaker is bright orange with red accents. You can bid on her sneaker until July 20th, as well as 17 other celebrity designed Sneaker Statues! What are ya waiting for?

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Today, Rachael Ray and Dunkin Donuts celebrated those who serve the American public with the first-ever “Running of the Cups”. Fifty costumed people dressed as giant iced coffee ran through Manhattan delivering coffee and baked goods, paying tribute to police officers, firefighters, nurses, construction workers and train conductors.

At the event, Dunkin’ Donuts and Rachael Ray announced the launch of the Dunkin’ Brands Community Foundation Serving Heroes program, an ongoing program in which customers across the United States can nominate the hero who serves their community, especially in times of crisis. Nomination forms will be available at www.ServingHeroes.com. Each month one hero will have his or her story prominently featured on the website and will be awarded with a year’s worth of free Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. Submissions will be reviewed and selected by the Dunkin’ Brands Community Foundation.
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“I’m thrilled to be part of the celebration, and to present $25,000 to the Leary Firefighters Foundation — a cause I personally support — to help rebuild firehouses in New Orleans,” said Rachael Ray. “We know that there are everyday heroes doing extraordinary things everywhere in this country, and the Dunkin’ Brands Community Foundation “Serving Heroes” program is designed to help recognize the hard work and support that these men and women provide their communities.”

There will be many other “running of the Cups” events in other cities in the coming weeks. Find out more about the organization at Serving Heroes and nominate your home town hero!

As a bonus - While talking to access Hollywood about the event and cause, she also talks about those pesky divorce rumors. Check it out here!

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Doing some traveling this summer? Looking for the hottest hot spots, and ready to take a Bite Outta America? Well check out the Everyday with Rachael Ray Magazine website for her new Mapped Out feature!

There, you can pick a destination, or see them all at a glance, and discover some of Rachael Ray and her crew’s favorite spots to stay, eat, shop and play! They’ve a demo to show you how it all works though it’s all pretty self-explanatory. Not only that, but you can submit your favorite destinations and spots as well and get yourself on the map!

Take Chicago, for instance! Are you headed there in a couple weeks with all of the BlogHers for their 2008 conference? Check out some of the hotspots and must sees - as well as find great places to eat!

What a fun and interactive tool to help plan your vacation! Oh yeah - while there, don’t forget to enter to win the Wild Week at Pikes Peak prize package, too!

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Obsess much, darling? Yes, Perez Hilton has posted not once - but TWICE this week already (and it’s only Monday!) about Rachael Ray and the rumors (that he gleefully helped start and spread!) of her impending divorce. The Queen of Mean has even pointed to the New York Post who is also spitting out ‘details’ and ‘confirmations’ that things are rocky, without a Ray of Hope to be seen! Says the NYP:

A source close to the couple told Page Six, “Her mother is in town from Lake George to help Rachael find an apartment.” Rumors of their split have been circulating ever since the National Enquirer reported last November that Cusimano paid Jeaninne Walz up to $500 a session to spit on him and rub her feet on his face in 2000, before he met Ray. Rumors are also circulating that Rachael “has been flirting” with Colby Donaldson, the ex-”Survivor” cast member who joined the “Rachael Ray” show in February, on and off the set.

First off - who WOULDN’T flirt with Colby Donaldson? Raaaaaaawr! (And I say that as a Survivor Addict, too!) The NYP does continue to quote the reply by Rachael’s rep as well, who of course denies the accusations and rumors. Now, as Perez says, reps are paid to lie - so he continues to believe that things are still going south.

Secondly - Really, who believes the National Enquirer? Do people SERIOUSLY really and truly believe that stuff? Tsk, tsk, tsk.

But it looks like Rachael Ray has come forward to Entertainment Tonight to finally refute the rumors herself:

“It’s ridiculous,” RACHAEL RAY tells ET of the reports she and husband JOHN CUSIMANO are splitting.

She explains that she first heard about the rumors when a friend text messaged her there were reports on the Internet that said she and John were ending their 2 1/2 year marriage.

“We were planning our anniversary when we got that text message,” she reveals. “We are extremely happy — couldn’t be happier.”

Rachael, who just returned from a trip in the Hamptons with John, says it boggles her mind where gossip like that begins. “I don’t know where something that outlandish comes from,” she says.

And it’s certainly not something that is bogging her and John down. “[It’s] not hurtful at all,” she admits of the reports. “It’s hysterical!”

Well, WE know where such outlandish reports come from!

But there you have it! Of course, one could point out that ET is essentially a television tabloid, but what’re ya gonna do? The same thing the rest of us are - wait and see!

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The man everyone loves to hate has once again revealed that his insider ’source’ has told Perez Hilton the ever popular tidbit that Rachael Ray is this close to filing for a divorce from her husband John Cusimano. Rachael and Jon aren’t strangers to controversy, having been the subject of reports of sex and drug scandals (all on his side, of course) for some time. Leave it to Perez Hilton to jump on the bandwagon and point fingers!

But don’t worry fans! It seems that this report was near instantly rebutted by US Magazine, where reportedly Ray’s rep told them:

“”There is no truth to it and it’s a non-item….Rachael and John are happily enjoying the holiday week up at their cabin.”

So, as with all Perez Hilton’s “news” - take it with a grain of salt. With some extra thrown over the shoulder for luck, of course.

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WWD.com announced today that there’s been another shakeup at Reader’s Digest Association. Siobhan Hardy, the creative director of Every Day with Rachael Ray since it’s launch has left.

[Hardy will] be married this week and plans to move to France in July. Hardy will be replaced by outgoing Redbook creative director Tracy Everding, who starts on June 25.

Don’t forget! The 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live from Hollywood TONIGHT at 9pm on CBS.

Daytime talk-show host Rachael Ray tries her hand at prime time as the host of Friday’s 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

Daytime Emmys are handed out in 58 categories, though only those awards that are handed out in high-profile categories, like best soap opera and best daytime talk show, will be shown.

The night’s presenters include Barbara Walters, Alex Trebek, Ellen DeGeneres, Tyra Banks, All My Children’s Thorsten Kaye and Cameron Mathison, and Phil Donahue, who once had his own daytime talk show but is now working the lecture circuit.

Not only is Rachael Ray the host - but she’s also up for 7 Emmy’s for The Rachael Ray Show!

A Salute to Summer - NEW
Break out the barbecue! Rachael’s got the top tips for great grilling. Then, get ready to entertain outdoors — Kristan Cunningham shows you how to do a big backyard makeover on a small budget. And Rachael’s “goin’ fishin’” in the kitchen for a new type of burger.

Montel Williams - Repeat
In an inspiring kitchen table chat, Montel Williams shares the story of his battle with multiple sclerosis, and how you can live so you’re getting the most out of every day. Then, see what happens when a viewer tries to connect with her deceased mother who never got to meet her new son-in-law.

One Meal, Many Ways - Repeat
Rachael and Gretta show you the rules for what to keep vs. toss, and how to update any wardrobe! Plus, one woman confronts her darkest fears, and a mom who serves one meal all week long learns how to add variety while still keeping it simple!

Food for Thought - Repeat
Ever wonder what you should be eating? The doc is answering your questions and revealing the one food that can help you lose weight. Plus, tips on how to get the perfect haircut, and The Office star Jenna Fischer is making a 15-minute chili!

Curvy Girl Fashion - Repeat
Find out how curvy girls can wear all the skinny girl trends and look great! Plus, crafts that even the un-crafty (like Rachael!) can tackle, a bottom-of-the-jar recipe, and Joan Cusack stops by for some chat and chow.

Are you an AT&T Cellular Subscriber, as well as a Rachael Ray Fan? Ever gotten to the store only to realize you forgot your shopping list to make that new recipe you wanted desperately to try? Well have I got an announcement for you!

Introducing Rachael Ray Recipes on the Run!

Recipes on the Run is a new wireless application that can be used by subscribers to download “Yum-O” recipes direct to their mobile phones! It’s the ideal cooking aid and shopping list for busy families looking for the balanced and easy to make meals.

Ray says that “with Recipes on the Run, I hope to inspire more home-cooked and healthy meals in today’s hectic lifestyle and bring fun back into the kitchen.”

Features of Rachael Ray Recipes on the Run:

Delicious Recipes - with 40 new ones added every month!

For the first time, both fans and foodies alike can have Rachael Ray’s easy-to-prepare meal recipes, cooking tips and customized shopping lists at their fingertips. For a low monthly fee, subscribers nationwide enjoy 40 new recipes every month, with the functionality to browse recipes by main ingredient or category and receive personal preparation tips directly from Rachael.

My Shopping List - automatically adds recipe ingredients to your wireless shopping list!

Once recipe selections are made, shopping is easier than ever. The “My Shopping List” feature allows subscribers to add recipe ingredients directly to a shopping list on their wireless device. When more than one recipe is added, the service will automatically combine quantities of identical ingredients, and advanced interactivity allows subscribers to add custom ingredients and mark off items as they shop.

Rachael’s Quick Picks - Spin the EVOO Bottle to get Yum-O inspirations!

Subscribers also can choose their favorite recipes or try “Rachael’s Quick Picks!,” a fun, random-recipe generator that allows them to spin Rachael’s “EVOO” (extra-virgin olive oil) bottle to get “delish!” meal inspirations.

My Keepers - Favorite Recipes at your fingertips for easy reference!
Recipe Sharing - Email directly from your phone to family and friends!
Rach’s Handy Tips and Tidbits!

Favorite recipes can be easily saved using the “My Keepers” feature, storing them to subscribers’ wireless phones for easy future reference. Or, recipes can be e-mailed to friends and family using the “Recipe Sharing” function.

During the initial 60-day launch period, AT&T Wireless will be the exclusive provider of Rachael Ray Recipes on the Run. Contact AT&T for more details, or your own provider to see when this feature will be made available for you!

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Dunkin Donuts isn’t the only thing that Rachael Ray is promoting this summer. Ray has joined with the Food Network, to promote the Great American Bake Sale, a national campaign to hold back sales this summer to help feed hungry children. Created by Share our Strength charity in partnership with PARADE Magazine, the event will run from May 19 to August 31.

‘I mean, it’s a very simple concept,’ Ray said. ‘When you go to greatamericanbakesale.org, you can read all about it and invite individuals of any age to throw a bake sale, starting this weekend and throughout the summer, to raise money to help feed hungry kids in their community.’

Say what you will - at least she’s putting her face on something to help the kids of the US, unlike some other celebrities!

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That’s right! Love the Rachael Ray Show? Have to get your RNR every day? Well let the folks at the Daytime Emmy Awards know!

They are your shows.
Who knows them better than you?

So get out your video cameras, and start taping! Upload a video clip telling us what you think was the best daytime drama, Emmy nominated talk show, actor or actress in 2006 and why. Videos will be accepted from May 7th through May 20th, 2007.

Then on Friday, June 15th tune in to the Daytime Emmy Awards on CBS to see if your video made the cut!

How cool is that? So grab your cameras, take a gander at the guidelines, and send in your thoughts on the Rachael Ray Show! And if you do - and load it on You Tube as well - be sure to let us know and we’ll feature you here, too!

Ready? Set? ACTION!

Jimmy Kimmel Spoofs on the E! THS featuring Rachael Ray:

Hrm - apparently those bits got left on the cutting room floor! No wonder the folks at RRSUX community were in such an uproar! Well, you know what they say - the Truth (Or funny spoofs thereof) is Out There!

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On yesterday’s show, Tim Gunn was a big hit! I do love listening to him tell designers to “Make it work!” and those little designers were too cute for words!

My mom is the crafty sort, but that gene totally skipped me, and went straight to my daughter. She was inspired by the young girls, and their ideas, and the feeling of “Hey, I can do that!” - as a mom I can’t ask for better inspiration!

I thoroughly enjoyed the show, as I did Tuesday with Ty Pennington. I swear he and Rachael could be separated at birth twins - both full of energy, loud and boisterous! It’s a shame what Ty’s gone and gotten himself into lately. Hopefully he’ll learn his lesson - unlike oh so many other celebrities.