Rachel Ray is an idiot

[kimaly 57]

This thread was too funny, It really made me laugh. I agree that voice is enough to make you turn channels, And who has that kinda stuff in there pantry anyways? :smile2:

[Nanook 2]

R R is from the area I live in and so I feel I kind of have to support a hometown girl who does "good". I think R R has a healthy attitude about food in general. How else could you cook and love food that much and still have her shape!

I prefer Paula Deen and she makes me feel good and I enjoy her shows and I can relate to her more except for the fact I wasn't a cheerleader and she may have been a prom queen too! They're both strong women who have succeeded in male oriented businesses.:smile2:

[ReadySteadyGo 8]

I just don't like RR's voice. It might be a petty reason to not watch someone on tv...but with all the options and so little time nowadays it doesn't take much for me to flip the channel.

Paula Dean on the other hand, I think she has to be the cutest woman alive. I really enjoy watching her show. I try not to too much though. Makes me insanely hungry for naughty things.:smile2::drool:

[Lillyanne_M 0]

What made it worse was that the woman had gastric bypass (or similar) to lose the weight. She probably couldn't even eat what Rachel was making.

I think producers are the ones who book the guests for the shows, so maybe Rachel wasn't entirely at fault for that one. But, it might have been better if she'd done some homework and found a recipe that would be diet-friendly for a GB patient. Just my opinion.

[Daisalana 33]

Awww.. I like her, and she does use food to pull her family together, she talks about it all the time. I don't see why they should be condemned for this, I know my family is the same way. Everyone encourages cooking with your kids, etc.

She's such a happy go lucky person, she's someone I'd want to be friends with!

[OH Juli 15]

Oh I'm such a two faced person....

Who hasn't made themselves or someone else try to feel better with food?

I don't blame RR for saying what she said, I just don't like you see her olive oil in the store, you see her face on the wheat thins box, she shilling for Dunkin' Donuts, so I learned flipping through a mag...

Truth be told if I were offered the same shot as she was I'd try to milk it for every penny.

I'm just tired of her.

[cajeal 0]

I am one of the people that CAN'T STAND HER, you can be nice, informative without carrying on like she do. Just looking at her, while

just turning the channel annoys me to no end.

[s1nemesis1s 0]

I used to watch RR on 40$ a day. I liked the show, but I will say this much, what really got on my nerves was how she called EVERYONE she met a friend!! She bumps into a guy on the subway, says two words two him and calls him her friend! She takes a ride on a bus, talks to a couple of people for like 3 minutes, and then they are her friends. I don't know, its just something so fake and irritating about it. LOL I guess I am just being an ass... I dont' know...

[babs0101 1]

I love RR. As for seeing her face everywhere, what about Emeril? He has his shows, his line of foods to sell, Paul Newman's Own?? We could go on and on. I think RR does pretty good with trying to bring some healthy choices into her cooking. Always make suggestions for changing up a recipe. Some who had by-pass could eat what she cooks same as someone with lap-band. Each is unique in what we can tolorate. I think RR ROCKS!

[snuffy65 1]

Wow, alot of the people hating RR have no clue what her show is? I comments like "who has that stuff in there kitchen", "bypass patient couldn't eat what she is cooking", "she goes on and on".

Most people do have the stuff in their own kitchen to cook what she's cooking. She has one of the most down to earth recipes compared to other TV cooks.

Bypass patients can eat alot of her stuff. Other then the pastas she makes, she always cooking healthy with lean Proteins and good veggies.

She suppose to go on and on. How many people would watch a cooking show with the cook only saying "throw a cup of sugar here". "Mix well then spread on pan". No TV cook does this. They all share stories and experiences while cooking and they all keep talking.

[OH Juli 15]

Wow, alot of the people hating RR have no clue what her show is? I comments like "who has that stuff in there kitchen", "bypass patient couldn't eat what she is cooking", "she goes on and on".

Most people do have the stuff in their own kitchen to cook what she's cooking. She has one of the most down to earth recipes compared to other TV cooks.

Bypass patients can eat alot of her stuff. Other then the pastas she makes, she always cooking healthy with lean Proteins and good veggies.

She suppose to go on and on. How many people would watch a cooking show with the cook only saying "throw a cup of sugar here". "Mix well then spread on pan". No TV cook does this. They all share stories and experiences while cooking and they all keep talking.

Who said there was room for a sensible reply on here? Just kidding.

Good points all.

And like everything else in the world, turn the channel, it's not like one is being held hostage by RR.

[MrsFlipFlops 2]

I like RR, but I agree her voice can get annoying. She talks about her husband too much. I don't watch her morning show, just 30 minute meals. Her meals are things I have in my own kitchen and fast. I like that she's happy and came from a more humble background.

Giada on the other hand, wear a more appropriate shirt girl, she's always letting things hang out. She annoys me. She talks normal until she has something italian like pizza or mozzerella to say and suddenly she develops an accent for that word only. "Now we're going to add some Mottzarelllla." I don't know how to write out her ONE WORD italian accent. She's perfectly perky. Ug. That much perfection drives people crazy! I'll take not so perfect RR any day.

[ilse72 0]

I love Rachel! I am a very optimistic person so I love her upbeat, perky personality. Her cooking is down to earth and truly comfort food. She uses a lot of fresh ingredients and everything can be prepared quickly. I haven't watched her 30-Minute Meals in some time...cooking shows have never been my thing....but I'd see her when my husband watched her. We both watched her $40 a day show though.

[Nanook 2]

I like RR, but I agree her voice can get annoying. She talks about her husband too much. I don't watch her morning show, just 30 minute meals. Her meals are things I have in my own kitchen and fast. I like that she's happy and came from a more humble background.

Giada on the other hand, wear a more appropriate shirt girl, she's always letting things hang out. She annoys me. She talks normal until she has something italian like pizza or mozzerella to say and suddenly she develops an accent for that word only. "Now we're going to add some Mottzarelllla." I don't know how to write out her ONE WORD italian accent. She's perfectly perky. Ug. That much perfection drives people crazy! I'll take not so perfect RR any day.

Is it the raspiness (sp) of her voice or her Upstate NY kind of accent, I have to be protective as my children were born and raise here, lol!

OMG when Giada says "spaghetti" I just cringe! Do you know what I'm talking about? I believe her mother was an actress and has some connection to movies etc... don't remember what it is.

[MrsFlipFlops 2]

Nanook- lol, it's the raspiness. I spent a lot of time in New England, so I can't get on any one for their accent... as long as it's not a one word accent like Giada! For Giada, spaghetti isn't spaghetti, is Sp-a-ghett-ee. lol, yes very annoying!