Rachael Ray: Best Eats in Town on $40 A Day

by Rachael Ray

A delightful scrapbook for fans of Rachael Ray's popular $40 A Day show. Rachael revisits over 50 cities. This book is illustrated with color photos and selected recipes from her favorite restaurants.

Genres: Cookbooks, Travel, Cooking, Nonfiction, Reference, Food

251 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Rachael Domenica Ray is an American cook, television personality, businesswoman, and author. She hosted the syndicated daily talk and lifestyle program Rachael Ray. Other programs to her credit include 30 Minute Meals, Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels, $40 a Day, Rachael Ray's Week in a Day, and the reality format shows Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off and Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off. Ray has written several cookbooks based on the 30 Minute Meals concept, and launched a magazine, Every Day with Rachael Ray, in 2006. Ray's television shows have won three Daytime Emmy Awards.

Reviews

[Tanya Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was just a pure indulgence for me! I just read the entire book. It's filled with colorful pictures and unique meals from around the country. But I never actually made any of these meals. I do better with her easy 30 minute meals. These meals seamed too difficult but it's still fun to read. It gives an interesting history of each restaurant.

[Sharon · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I travel to a new city, I like to eat at places that are unique to that geographic area whenever possible. Nothing against the big chains restaurants, but if I want to eat at a McCormick and Schmick's/Cheesecake Factory/Chipotle, I can always go to those places when I am at home in Chicago. Rachael Ray's book is a handy starting point for finding some of the hidden gems in each city. As an added bonus, this book includes recipies from some of the restaurants mentioned. Yum!

[Em]

lady, you know it's not okay to tip 15% before taxes (especially when service is good). why not encourage your readers to dine out both inexpensively and respectfully? if one can't afford an appropriate tip, one can't really afford to dine/drink at that establishment. i'm glad that you're making money from a book which recommends a practice that lessons others' wages. i hope you also warn your readers to expect a lower caliber of service on their second visit.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Besides Rachael Ray's insights on great places to eat around the country, this book has wonderful color photography, interesting facts on the cities, and recipes. A good book to read for fun or fact.

[angrykitty · Rating 3 out of 5]

i liked this show waaaay more than the new rachel ray travel show, but alas, it's not on anymore. this is an ok book, but it seems to have an inordinate number of fish recipes....

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining behind-the-scenes stories of Rachael's travels around the world for her Food Network show. Includes recipes.