Air Date: 09/11/08
Rachael reveals how she got her start in TV, and offers some help for a newbie in the kitchen.
Who sings your theme song? - Ina from Norway
It was composed by husband John and Shawn Pelton, and Elaine M. Caswell does those amazing vocals!
What has been your favorite animal brought on to the show? - Amber from Connelly Springs, NC
My dog Isaboo, of course!
Do you wonder what your life would be like if all of this TV fame didn't happen? - Joann from Omaha, NE
I'd still be working in food markets or restaurants as I did happily for many years.
Did you go to culinary school or did you teach yourself the basics? I would like to open my own restaurant but don’t know where to start. - Debra from Pocatello, ID
I am not a chef, I am a cook. I grew up working in restaurants, I did not go to culinary school. If you want to own a restaurant one day, then go work in some and learn about the business.
I was just curious, do you narrate as you cook at home? It occurred to me that with all of your shows and talking your audience through cooking, are you able to turn it off when you cook at home for your self and your family or do you find yourself talking through recipes as you cook? - Sandy from Arizona City, AZ
No, I am very quiet when I am home. John and I often cook together. We talk when we eat; we try not to talk when our mouths are full. We want to be able to hear the music or Law and Order in the background.
After cooking on your shows, do you always eat the meal you've prepared? - Rebekah from Pinson, AL
I really don't eat it at the show, I pick! I wait to eat when I go home with my husband.
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