$40 a Day
Pack your bags and loosen your belt. We're hitting the road with host and intrepid tourist Rachael Ray in search of great food. The catch? She's only got $40 a day! With that limited sum, she's going to dine everywhere, from crab shacks to brew pubs to five-star restaurants all over the world, tasting the best and most authentic offerings. All the while, she'll offer countless tips on how you can enjoy gourmet fare on a pauper's budget no matter where your travels take you.
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About The Show
Pack your bags and loosen your belt. We're hitting the road with host and intrepid tourist Rachael Ray in search of great food. The catch? She's only got $40 a day! With that limited sum, she's going to dine everywhere, from crab shacks to brew pubs to five-star restaurants all over the world, tasting the best and most authentic offerings. All the while, she'll offer countless tips on how you can enjoy gourmet fare on a pauper's budget no matter where your travels take you.
About the Host
Rachael is an iconic Food Network television personality, bestselling cookbook author and editor–in-chief of her own lifestyle magazine. In the fall of 2007, she launched a hugely successful syndicated daytime program, Rachael Ray.
Episodes
S0 | E2
Sen Test Episode
Emeril asked some very special friends at the Store Front School in Harlem what they wanted him to cook for them. Here’s what they said. Barbecued Shrimp and Biscuits, You Gotta Love Spaghetti and Meatballs, Fried Chicken, Tinfoil Corn Rules, Nutty Buttery Green Beans
S1 | E1
Nantucket
Rachaels on the beautiful and quaint island of Nantucket, Massachusetts looking for bargains that wont beach her budget. After a budget conscious but delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner, Rachael leaves this charming New England Island happy as a clam.
S1 | E2
Mystic, CT
While taking in the sights at the Mystic Seaport Museum Rachael takes advantage of old-time prices and enjoys steam made popcorn, and a five-cent ale. Rachael sails through this maritime town while successfully keeping her $40 a day budget afloat.
S1 | E3
Salem
Rachael Ray visits the capital of Oregon, the charming river front city of Salem. Known as the "Bread and Wine Basket" of the state, Rachael enjoys the local wines of the region as well as fresh Oregon Wild Salmon. Join Rachael as she gets a taste of the Pacific Northwest without breaking her $40 a Day budget.
S1 | E3
(Hot Dogs)
S1 | E4
Coos Bay
With sweeping capes, peaceful beaches, and stunning ocean views, Rachael checks out the beautiful rugged coastline of Coos Bay. And while the ocean offers up fresh seafood, local bogs in the area offer up fresh ruby red cranberries, all for under $40 a Day
S1 | E5
Ashland, OR
Rachaels in the cultured little town of Ashland, Oregon, which is known for its yearly Shakespeare festival and thriving art community. The stage is set for her to try some delicious polenta pancakes, a roasted vegetable panini, award-winning cheeses, and some lamb meatballs for dinner
S1 | E6
Jackson Hole, WY
Rachael Ray explores the fun and flavor of the wild west in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. From a magnificent multi-grain waffle to red beans and rice with Elk andouille to grilled Quail, Rachael samples some of the best tastes this mountain town has to offer.
S1 | E7
Mount Rushmore, SD
Rachael Ray visits the Black Hills of South Dakota, home to Mount Rushmore, where she samples some monumental meals, like delicious pancakes and buffalo sausage, hearty gumbo, sunflower seed ice cream, and an acorn squash and gruyere cheese gallette.
S1 | E8
New York - Holidays
Its the holiday season in New York City! Join Rachael as she experiences the winter wonderland in her home state and samples tasty dishes at a few of her favorite restaurants. She'll also ice skate with her fiance at Wollman Rink in Central Park, shop for presents at a holiday market in Union Square, check out the Rockefeller Christmas Tree, and admire gorgeous department store holiday window displays. Fortunately, a full day of shopping, skating, and dining in New York City doesnt force Rachael to be a penny-pinching Scrooge, and she'lll end her day under her $40 budget.
S1 | E9
South Beach
Rachael Ray visits sizzling South Beach. Her day starts with a healthy smoothie, then she tries a Cuban sandwich, a refreshing popsicle martini, and a couple of tapas dishes. After all that fun in the sun, Rachael ends her day without burning up her $40 budget.
S1 | E10
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Rachael Ray visits the picturesque beach city of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. In this newly revitalized town Rachael samples a variety of delicious cuisines, and an exciting airboat tour of the Everglades Holiday park. Fortunately her visit to this water-filled city didn't sink her wallet.
S1 | E11
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Rachael Ray is visiting San Juan, the capital city of Puerto Rico. She sightsees in the historic old city and tours the Casa Bacardi Visitors Center. Rachael samples a range of Puerto Rican cuisine. But can Rachael splurge on grilled marlin at dinner and still make her $40 budget?
S1 | E12
Antigua
Rachael Ray visits the beautiful Caribbean island of Antigua in the West Indies. The day gets started with a healthy breakfast smoothie. Then for lunch Rachael tries a local favorite, conch salad. Later in the day she cools off with homemade Italian pistachio gelati and for dinner its spicy green Thai fish curry
S2 | E31