Watching Rachael Ray

And today, we’re NOT starting in the kitchen for the first time in a while. Instead we’re talking about Rachael’s obsessions, Dancing with the Stars. We see Julieanne and Adam Corola being eliminated last week, and - hey, Rachael’s hair looks cute today! - then Julianne joins Rachael at the round table.

When asked if this year was tough, Julianne said her past two partners were athletes and then.. there was Adam. But he really improved and tried and was kinda getting into it, including getting nerves backstage. She was scared of the dirty old man, being around him24-7 and then she got to know him, and he loves his family and kids, and is a really great guy. She’s glad that he got to know him and they’ll always be there for each other.

He dishes on a few of her other partners - Apollo was the easiest to teach, Helio was coordinated but hardest to teach because he was stubborn, and Adam talked all the time but it was the most fun she’d had, they’re good friends. Who does Julianne say has the best shot? Kristi, of course, but Jason Taylor has a great shot because he’s so graceful and effortless.

Turns out, Julianne can sing too, and almost tried out for American Idol. She moved to LA to sing and act, and used her dancing to get her foot in the door - she has an album coming out on the 20th, and is going on tour with Brad Paisley soon too. She’s pleased that her family at DWTS is really supportive of her with her singing, and it’s incredible what they’ve done for her and the other dancers. Rachael has a little challenge for her - the audience yells out dances and Julianne switches off without missing a beat. (Hahahha. Get it? I know, I’m a dork.)

Next up, we talk to a viewer who’s life was destroyed by internet gossip. Rachael never thought it happened to non-celebrities, too. Sue ran a website, Parents helping Parents, helping people connect with their kids, and people started slandering her. She fought back against a woman who was determined to destroy all she had built over 8 years. and won her case, to the tune of $11.3 million - though it is still under appeal!

Cyber-slander can ruin a life within a few keystrokes. Regina Lewis, an AOL Consumer Adviser shares her tips for protecting others and yourself against cyber-slander.

Take it seriously
Monitor your reputation
Speak up
Have a family discussion
Empower your kids
Think before you post - is it constructive, anonymous, will you regret it?

Click here for more on how to defend yourself, including links to all the helpful sites mentioned.

Next up, KC visits Chef Guy Fieri’s kitchen and gets a tour of “where the magic happens”. I love Guy! (Diners, drive-ins and dives! Whoo!) His kitchen is gorgeous, of course, as we knew it would be. They look in his fridge, with all the hot sauces and condiments - and a bottle of pepto, and a technique he learned from Rachael - individual baggies of bacon in the freezer. He has his own squeeze bottles that have designs of his tattoos on them. He likes them better then glass bottles, because if your hands are slippery and you drop them, they won’t break!

His kitchen is all about sharp knives, heat, counter space, and storage. Awesome!

Another tip from his kitchen - he loves to have his kids in the kitchen with him, but they tend to get under his feet, and KC has a solution for him! She suggests useing the Learning Tower from Little Partners. Double duty - it also converts to a puppet theater.

And hey - what’s for dinner? Spring-Summer Ziti!