PHOTOS! Here are again are pics of Rachel Ray’s FHM Photo Shoot. Rachel Ray’s FHM Photo Shoot was in 2003. But now over 5 years later, Ray says she would do it again if given the opportunity.

Ray told Nightline in spring 2009:

“It was the most scared I’ve ever been. I wouldn’t change a thing. I’d do it again tomorrow.”

Rachel Ray FHM Pictures
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Rachel Ray’s 2003 FHM photos became one of March 2009’s biggest stories as she revisited the legendary spread during an ABC Nightline interview. Now this week, Ray’s interview is being called one of the top celebrity moments of 2009.

Ray told Nightlife still can’t deal with how much money she makes. Some estimates put it in excess of $18 million.

“It makes my stomach flip. I’m not comfortable with it … because I don’t like to think of my life as that far away from me. People that make that kind of money — it’s just too foreign of an idea. I’m not a chef. I haven’t created any new technique in the kitchen. I’m not a rocket scientist. I think I’m good at writing accessible, fun, and affordable meals for the average American family. That’s what I think I’m good at.”

About the FHM spread, Ray said the following:

“I think I was 35 at the time. And I thought about it for a while, and I said, ‘You know what? This magazine has as young as 17-, 18-year-olds in hottie bikinis, and these are all actresses, models, pin-up girls. I don’t belong to any even remote club of theirs.’

“And I thought, ‘If I’m gutsy enough to do this, this is a good thing for everybody. This is the everywoman, here she is,’. And I did it, and it was the most scared I’ve ever been, and I wouldn’t change a thing. I’d do it again tomorrow.”

“If you spend so much time thinking about the people who dislike what it is you’re doing, you’re doing a disservice to the people that employ you. I’m not employed by those people. I work for the people that want the type of food I write [about], the type of food we share with people.”

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Rachel Ray’s Rachaelray.com has a huge Giveaway announced today. The Rachaelray.com Giveaway is open only to Rachel Ray RR Club members but features everything from Twilight items to an HP Printer.

Items include a wonderful HP Printer & a $100 Snapfish by HP Gift Certificate, Ghirardelli Ultimate Chocolate Delights Gift Basket, a Pandigital PanTouch Photo Frame, some Lucy Performance Activewear, and an incredible and beautiful Hamilton Beach BrewStation Summit Ultra 12-Cup Coffeemaker!

Hamilton Beach makes the best products!

Also included is a great Calphalon Removable-Plate Indoor Grill, a Set’n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker
Set’n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker, a 1-Year Netflix Membership & a Roku Digital Video Player, the Snow Joe Plus 322, even a BISSELL Green Little Green.

The offer includes the chance to win even a Fiesta Dinnerware 20-Piece Place Setting, Rachael Ray Hard Anodized 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, a Sony PSPgo Giveaway, even a Timex Women’s Crystal Watch!

Other notable items include A Twilight Surprise, “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” Soundtrack & Water Bottle.One of your favorite vampires from The Twilight Saga: New Moon is in Rachael’s studio to surprise a twi-hard fan!”

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Rachel Ray’s TV Show’s (Rachelray.com) has some great giveaways. The current Rachelray.com Giveaways for her show include the following:

Crock-Pot® Trio Cook & Serve
Bracelet from the Tori Spelling Collection
“Are You There Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea”
“80 Years of the Oscar®” Book Giveaway
“Murder at the Academy Awards” Book Giveaway
“Frozen River” DVD

Says the website:

In order to enter a giveaway on our site, you must be a member of Club RR. Please log in or join now. It’s free, easy, and there are other great benefits!

NOTE: You are never required to make a purchase to enter a RachaelRayShow.com giveaway or to provide any information other than that which is required to join Club RR. Winners will be notified via email.

Rachel has some cool stuff for you to win. To check it online, CLICK HERE.

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PHOTOS! Here are the pictures from the Rachel Ray 2003 FHM Photo Shoot. Rachel Ray says of her 2003 FHM photo shoot that she has no regrets.

However, her mom was furious, says Ray.

Rachel Ray FHM Pictures
Rachel Ray FHM Photo 1
Rachel Ray FHM Photo 2
Rachel Ray FHM Photo 3
Rachel Ray FHM Photo 4

Rachel Ray speaks about the FHM photos in an ABC Nightline interview that will air tonight. Ray says of the 2003 FHM pictures:

“I think I was 35 at the time. And I thought about it for a while, and I said, ‘You know what? This magazine has as young as 17-, 18-year-olds in hottie bikinis, and these are all actresses, models, pin-up girls. I don’t belong to any even remote club of theirs.’

“And I thought, ‘If I’m gutsy enough to do this, this is a good thing for everybody. This is the everywoman, here she is,’. And I did it, and it was the most scared I’ve ever been, and I wouldn’t change a thing. I’d do it again tomorrow.”

“If you spend so much time thinking about the people who dislike what it is you’re doing, you’re doing a disservice to the people that employ you. I’m not employed by those people. I work for the people that want the type of food I write [about], the type of food we share with people.”

Ray says still can’t deal with how much money she makes. Some estimates put it in excess of $18 million.

“It makes my stomach flip. I’m not comfortable with it … because I don’t like to think of my life as that far away from me. People that make that kind of money — it’s just too foreign of an idea. Says Ray, “I’m not a chef. I haven’t created any new technique in the kitchen. I’m not a rocket scientist. I think I’m good at writing accessible, fun, and affordable meals for the average American family. That’s what I think I’m good at.”

Catch the interview tonight on ABC.

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YUM-O, FI-DO! Rachel Ray food is for the dogs, literally. Rachel Ray is making dog Food. The celebrity chef is launching a charity line of dog food called Nutrish. The recipes are based upon her special treats she served her pit bull, Isaboo.

How great is that!

The line is called Rachel Ray Nutrish pet foods. All proceeds go to Rachael’s Rescue that helps at risk animals..

“It seemed like not a lot of extra time to donate to something that could potentially raise millions of dollars for championing these little creatures that can’t speak for themselves,” Ray said.

Coming soon from Ray also – cat food.

This is probably one of the best things Rachel has ever done. Big thumbs up Rachel!

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