Rachael Domenica Ray (born August 25, 1968 in
Glens Falls,
New York)
is a
television personality and
author. She hosts the
syndicated talk/lifestyle program
Rachael Ray and two
Food Network series,
30 Minute Meals and
Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels. Ray has also written a series of cookbooks based on the
30 Minute Meals concept, and launched a
magazine,
Every Day with Rachael Ray, in 2006.
Prior to the launch of her talk show, Ray hosted two other Food Network shows,
$40 a Day and
Inside Dish.
