Rachael Ray Show

Can we collectively decide to ignore my lazy eye in the photo above, and the fact that there's a giant tiger on my belly, and how tightly I'm clutching my new olive oil dispensers?  Instead, let's focus on the fact that I'm embracing THE Rachael Ray, who by the way gave my those oil dispensers along with various pieces of her cookware.  Let's also focus on the fact that Carson will spend the entire hour co-hosting her show on Monday (check your local listings for showtimes, in LA she airs at 8am on KCAL 9).  They might even mention this little old blog in the cooking segment...

And speaking of that segment, they whipped up these Iowa Style Fried Pork Sandwiches which we were able to taste after the show.  Pork cutlets, pounded thin, breaded and fried, served on a simple roll with onions, pickles, ketchup and mustard.  Amazing.  Tune in Monday to see how they made it.     

It was so nice to meet you Rachael!  Thank you for the swag, the food, the dinner recommendations, and for being the perfect backstage host.  What an awesome (and quick) trip to New York, bye bye for now...

(French Toast Muffins and Homemade Nutella next week...)