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Every Day With Rachael Ray

his article is about the person. For her television series, see Rachael Ray (TV series). For the Anthony Trollope novel, see Rachel Ray (novel).Rachael RayRachael Ray in 2007Born Rachael Domenica Ray
August 25, 1968 (age 44)Glens Falls, New York, U.S.Occupation Television personality, businesswoman, author, celebrity chef[1]Years active 2001–presentSpouse(s) John Cusimano (2005–present)Website
www.rachaelray.comRachael Domenica Ray (born August 25, 1968) is an American television personality, businesswoman, celebrity chef and author. She hosts the syndicated talk and lifestyle program Rachael Ray, and three Food Network series, (30 Minute Meals, Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels and $40 a Day). Ray wrote cookbooks based on the 30 Minute Meals concept, and launched a magazine, Every Day with Rachael Ray, in 2006. Ray's television shows have won two Daytime Emmy Awards.Rachael Ray was born in Glens Falls, New York.[2][3] Her parents are Elsa Scuderi, an Italian (Sicilian) American, and James Ray, who is of French, Scottish and Welsh descent.[4] She moved to Cape Cod, Massachusetts where her family owned four restaurants. When Ray was 8, her family moved to Lake George, New York. Her mother managed restaurants in upstate New York.[2]In 1995 Ray moved to New York City.[5] One of her first jobs there was at the candy counter at Macy's, where she eventually managed the fresh foods department.