Rachael Domenica Ray is an American television personality, businesswoman, celebrity chef, and author. She hosts the syndicated talk/lifestyle program Rachael Ray and two Food Network series, 30 Minute Meals and Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels. Ray has also written a series of cookbooks based on the 30 Minute Meals concept, and launched a magazine, Every Day with Rachael Ray, in 2006. Prior to the launch of her talk show, Ray hosted two other Food Network shows, $40 a Day and Inside Dish. Ray's television shows have won three Daytime Emmy Awards.