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Rachael shares 3 gift ideas for getting a new cook started in the kitchen.

We know Rachael's husband, John, mixes a mean cocktail now—but did he ever work as a bartender? Yes, and so did Rach when she was younger.

We all know Rach *loves* to cook (duh!) — but does she ever just need a break from it and make PB&J instead?

Rach reveals her puppy Bella Boo Blue's favorite toy—and it isn't what you might expect.

Rach says she & John aren't too picky when it comes to pasta and pizza (though they do have some faves!) — but when it comes to wine, there's no question.

You might already know Rach doesn't like mayonnaise — but she just admitted there's another popular food she hates.

Rachael reveals her all-time favorite musicians (besides her hubby John's band, of course!) during a round of Q & Ray & J.

"The single greatest purchase in my life was not jewelry or a car — it was being able to invest in a gas line for a stove," Rach says.

Rach says she's not a big kitchen gadget lover, BUT she has designed a few handy ones herself — and she has some favorites, including her oval pasta pot.

Rachael & John talk about their first date, whether or not Rach critiques every restaurant meal she has + her guilty pleasure.

Because viewers were curious, Rach gives the backstories behind the collection of pepper grinders sitting on her kitchen counter.