Rachael Ray is a "New York Times "bestselling author of more than twenty cookbooks. She is the host of the Food Network s "30 Minute Meals" and "Rachael Ray s Kids Cook-Off", as well as the Cooking Channel s and the Food Network s "Week in a Day". She is also the star of the syndicated talk show "Rachael Ray"; founder and editorial director of her own lifestyle magazine, "Every Day with Rachael Ray"; and founder of the Yum-o! organization.