Monday, April 07, 2008

My Interview with My Personal Rachel Ray...


Are you a daily reader of According to Alison?

I am now! After tuning in just once, I am a fan! Fun and intriguing reading, I must say.
Great answer! I feel like a peacock strutting with my feathers on display. You have done my Leo ego well. Thank You!


Do you personally know Rachel Ray?

Ha! No, I do not. I wouldn't mind attending one of her show tapings though. I have definitely gained some great tips from her by watching. She is real and very practical in the kitchen. (Secretly, Rachel and I have striked a deal--I slide in some Pampered Chef products for her to use on the show, and she gives away all her fast and witty cooking tips for me to use at MY shows!! Just kiddin', but wouldn't that be fun?)
I think Rachel is a hoot and I thoroughly love the fact she passes her info on to you. I mean who else can say they have their own personal Rachel Ray? I say, you keep up that deal!

What if your favorite meal or food to cook/bake/create?

Hmmm...I love trying new appetizers--mainly because I could make a meal out of them! I am also big on trying new desserts. I have a few special friends that come over a couple times a month to be my "guinea pigs" and let me whip up something new in the kitchen for their critiques and approvals. Maybe you know them? :)
Well, I don’t know if you like making them or not, but I have to say the chocolate chip cookies are right at the top of my favorites list! Oh and there was those brownie things with ganache. I enjoy being a guinea pig; it’s rare that I like to be used, but in the case of food-bring it on. I have yet to try a dish I did not like; well maybe that one time-there was a lemon cake moment. However, any time someone says, “Oh, it so easy, I just have to whip up a bit of ganache”, I’m in amazement. My personal Rachel Ray, you amaze me!



You have a unique job—what do you do?

Well, you know how you see people like Rachel Ray on TV doing those cooking shows? That's what I do, except I'm not famous! I am an Independent Consultant for The Pampered Chef. I absolutely love my job!
You are famous! You are! You have made many appearances in According to Alison!


If I was interested or one of my readers was interested in getting started with this company, how would we do that?

It is really very simple-- for an investment of only $155, you will be able to jump start your business with over $500 worth of products, all of your paperwork and catalogs and endless training tools, incentive trips, great income and recognition for your accomplishments! If you or any of your readers were interested, just email me at: angasands@hotmail.com or visit my personal website for more info: www.pamperedchef.biz/angelasandsYou can even sign up right online via my website! "Share the dream, Live YOUR dreams" is the Pampered Chef motto and I am a believer!
Sounds like a great investment. I’d be interested, except I’m looking into this other business adventure right now (more details to come soon-hopefully-maybe.) I do love the PC stones and that mixing bowl thing that also has a pouring spout. Oh and the can opener, no more cut fingers—love it!


Just a few of my favs--that I actually use when I'm in my kitchen!

What do you like most about your job?

I am home with my children, I am my own boss and the income is great and has the potential to be fabulous as I build my dream team. Not to mention, the products are incredible and there is always an opportunity to earn them for FREE as a consultant. Lovin' it!!!
I too love my job. It really makes a difference in your life when you do. For most people their job is their second home, so if you can enjoy it that makes your days and life more enjoyable. Also, it means you (my personal Rachel Ray) can spend countless hours chef-ing it up for my benefit! It is all about me.



If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?

I'll have to say, this question can be intense and maybe hard to answer for some. I think I would have to pick the White Ash. I certainly can't argue that I like my space. I'd like to believe that I show my true colors. I love being in the water with lots of sunshine, preferably on a deserted island somewhere far away, however I don't think that's possible for a White Ash, and right now, not possible for me either... :(
I’m just amazes me that all my interviewees seem to know so much about trees. I know so little, but there is only so much room in my little brain, I don’t think tree knowledge will fit. I would love to be on an island, but not a deserted one. I don’t camp! I would require a hot shower and real bed at the end of the day. A deserted island would imply I would be sleeping on the sand and ick-no thanks!



Even though you are my personal Rachel Ray, even Rachel Ray has to go out to a restaurant now and then. Do you have a favorite restaurant/eatery?

I really enjoy Buca di Beppo and Japanese Steakhouses. And I love being your "personal Rachel Ray"!!! I don't think I am quite to her standards though...but thanks for the compliment!
Not up to her standards? Not up to her standards? I have never used the word ganache, I even had to look to see how it was spelled, because it’s not in spell checks memory-and it’s correct because I had to find a cooking dictionary online—do you see readers—do you see my commitment to you? I have images of a little troll like man, who really is Spell Check, and he is in there judging me with all my spelling miscues. Don’t judge little troll. But, I digress-- You my personal Rachel Ray, you use this term without hesitation, and refer to the making of ganache as “simply, easy”. That alone put you in the same column of Ms. Ray and Ms. Ray doesn’t have your adorable munchkins.



If you could holiday anywhere in the world, no worries for funding or childcare, where would you go and why?

Cabo San Lucas in Mexico. The pictures are beautiful and I think I could be "swept away" there with my husband. Ahhhh, one can dream, right? So when can I go and not worry about funding or childcare?? Can you make that miracle happen someday soon please? K thanks.
I don’t work in miracles; I leave that to Catholic Priest, Pastors, and others who feel they can provide miracles. Sorry. However, I do agree to provide the childcare for a limited time, if indeed you do make it to Cabo. You and your husband deserve a nice break--how did you get such a nice one-well that's a question for another time I guess. I’m a bit afraid to tell you a friend, Ms. H, just took holiday in Cabo. Her photos were lovely. She allowed me to post a couple. Don’t hate her, she makes me black bean lasagna—although it’s been awhile—Ms. H can you get on that? See, it’s all about food and it’s all about me!

Ah, an sunny getaway! I can see the appeal!

Ms. H, on holiday in Cabo

Thank you Ms. A for a delightful interview. I am inspired by all these adventureous business minded women around me. It may encourage me to take the next step in my own business ideas. Maybe, I am a bit of a procrastinator and I do tend to ignore positive advice, so it’s a crap shoot really. Oh and I hope you are working on the next batch of those chocolate chip cookies. *grin*

I do enjoy these little interviews, I think I may make them a monthly item on my little blog here, and it is mine so I can. :)

Welcome to Monday Kids, Welcome to Monday!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Seeing my pics took me back to vacay! Thanks, Ms A!

Ms H

Anonymous said...

I love these interviews and your interpretations of your friends. Thanks for always seeing the best in us.