Rachael Ray (born August 25, 1968 in Glen Falls, New York) is an Emmy Award-winning television personality and author. Her family roots are from Sicily, Italy. Her TV shows include "30 minute Meals", "$40 a Day", "Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels" and "The Rachael Ray Show". In September 2010, "Rachael Ray's Week In a Day" began airing on the Cooking Channel. She has written 12 cookbooks.