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When Rachael came home crying from her first day of school, her Grandpa Emmanuel knew just what to say and do to make her feel better.

When Al Roker's producer called Rach and asked her to cook on "TODAY" 20 years ago, Rach thought it was a prank and hung up.

A shortlist of Rach's favorite things for fall 2019 includes socks with a cause, a healthy fake-out snack and a timeless classic — her cast-iron skillet.

Rach will be visiting Indiana, Missouri, Texas, Arizona, New Jersey, New York and DC this fall. Here are all the details, including how to get tickets.

From a natural-looking "blur" stick to a magnetic handbag holder, Rach and her team are loving these products right now.