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Season 1, Episode 1

Vermont on $40 a Day

Rachael Ray heads to the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont for a day in the quieter, gentler America of yesteryear - on an olden days budget of $40. Rachel's choices include Manchester's Little Rooster Cafe, Simon Pearce and dessert at the Apple Barn & Country Bake shop.

Season 1, Episode 2

Cape Cod

Rachael Ray visits one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in New England. She breakfasts at a local favorite, has chowder at a pub, and dines at a restaurant where many Kennedy's have been rumoured to dine. Can she do it on just $40?

Season 1, Episode 3

Boston

Rachael Ray takes on Bean Town on a $40 budget. She breakfasts at a local farmer's market, gets a great seafood lunch, has a pint of local brew at a Harvard Pub, and has dinner in the famous North end - all on $40-a-Day.

Season 1, Episode 4

Oahu, HI on $40 a Day

Host Rachael Ray heads to the Hawaiian island of Oahu for a day of sun, fun, and the inexpensive delicacies of the Aloha State, all for just $40! Rachel's frugal dining includes a buffet at the Shorebird Beach Broiler & a Bento Box Lunch at the North Shore Okazuya.

Season 1, Episode 5

Big Island (Hawaii)

Rachael Ray sweeps onto the Big Island of Hawaii with just $40. She starts with breakfast at Maha's Café. Then lunches at a local favorite - Tex's Drive-in. Its dinner at Bamboo, a casual spot, and finishes with a kona mud pie after a hula lesson.

Season 1, Episode 6

Maui, Hawaii

Rachael Ray tours Maui. Stopping at a fruit stand and dining at a famous eatery. Afterwards, she visits the beach and a Vietnamese restaurant for lunch. Rachael checks out Manana Garage for a drink. And has an unagi roll at a local Japanese restaurant.

Season 1, Episode 7

Dallas, Texas

Rachael Ray puts on her spurs and hits the rootin-tootin metropolis of Dallas, Texas. While staying at the Hotel ZaZa, she takes trolley ride on historic McKinney Avenue, eats at La Madeleine, Sonny Bryan's BBQ and Deep Ellum. Rachel rounds out her trip with a bull ride at Bob's Texas Honky Tonk.

Season 1, Episode 8

Austin, TX

Rachael gears up for a culinary vacation to the live music capital of the world. From breakfast tacos to supper at the Salt Lick, join her as she two steps her way through the heart of Austin, TX.

Season 1, Episode 9

Corpus Christi

Rachael Ray hits Corpus Christi. She checks out Andy's, a homey diner, then hits a new internet find, Laffite's where she lunches. She finds dinner at the Water Street Seafood Company and Oyster Bar, ands ends the evening at Crystal's Restaurant.

Season 1, Episode 10

Memphis, TN

Join Rachael Ray as she takes a succulent journey through the heart of Blues Country -- from the Home of the King to the Best Little Pork House in Tennessee.

Season 1, Episode 11

New Orleans on $40 a Day

Rachael takes a tour of New Orleans. She enjoys the sleepy French Quarter, and breakfasts at Café Beignet. For lunch its muffaletta at Central Grocery, and dines at Brigtsen's, for a five-star, early bird special, and she does it all for less that $40.

Season 1, Episode 12

Nashville on $40 a Day

Rachael stops in Nashville, TN. She hits the neighborhood of Hillsboro for some shopping and walking. She starts off at Bongo Java, finds a great lunch at Boulangerie Provence, and dines at F. Scott's, for a late-supper "Dine at Nine" special.

Season 1, Episode 13

Laguna Beach, CA

Rachael journeys to Laguna Beach. She breakfasts at Coyote Grill, and then grabs a gourmet sandwich from the Zinc Café and Market. Evening brings an art walk and free wine and snacks. Rachael later decides on dinner at the Sundried Tomato Café.

Season 1, Episode 14

Palm Springs

Rachael Ray rides the desert breezes to Palm Springs, CA for 24 hours of fun in the sun with breakfast at More Than a Mouthful, golfing then lunch at The Fisherman's Market and Grille. Then, it's dinner at The Kaiser Grille.

Season 1, Episode 15

Sedona, Arizona

Host Rachael Ray hits the spectacular Southwest in Sedona, AZ with breakfast at L'Auberge de Sedona's outdoor French eatery, Terrace on the Creek. Next it's lunch at The Cowboy Club, and dinner at The Haunted Hamburger.

Season 1, Episode 16

Tucson, AZ

The desert sun of Tucson, AZ is almost as hot as the $40 burning a hole in Rachael Ray's pocket. Rachael starts with breakfast at the Cup Café, lunch at Café Poca Cosa, and dinner at The Dish.

Season 1, Episode 17

Milwaukee, WI

Rachael Ray sets out for America's heartland and finds herself in Milwaukee, WI, just itching to spend her $40 she's got burning in her wallet. It's breakfast at Katie's, a funky fifties-style diner, lunch at The Safehouse, and dinner at Three Brothers.

Season 1, Episode 18

Chicago, IL

Rachael Ray toddles into the Windy City of Chicago with a farmer-sized appetite and just $40. She hits Kitsch 'n on Roscoe for breakfast, and Back Stage Bistro for lunch. For dinner she tries Greek Islands, a Greek family restaurant. The evening ends at Navy Pier with macadamia popcorn.

Season 1, Episode 19

Cleveland

Rachael Ray rocks when she hits Cleveland, OH. She finds Tommy's, a healthy-hearty neighborhood favorite. After stopping at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Rachael stops in at a Slyman's. Finally, a trip to Little Italy takes her to Trattoria Roman Gardens.

Season 1, Episode 20

Santa Fe

Rachael Ray is inspired when she finds herself in Santa Fe, NM. She's off to Pasqual's, and checks out the $5 special at the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. Come dinnertime, Rachael seeks out the Rooftop Cantina. Finally, at La Fonda she enjoys a lemon soufflé.

Season 1, Episode 21

Denver

Rachael Ray gets a Rocky Mountain high when she hits Denver. She grabs herself some breakfast in Highland Square. She heads out for a lunch at Parisi. By mid-afternoon, Rachael heads to Wynkoop's for a pint. Finally, she rounds out the day at Le Central.

Season 1, Episode 22

Aspen

Rachael Ray takes a vacation in Aspen, CO in the summer! Right away, she finds herself a breakfast bargain at Wienerstube. After that, she grabs lunch at Big Wrap. For dinner she heads off to Cache Cache. She's managed to enjoy Aspen for less than $40.

Season 1, Episode 23

Portland, Maine

Rachael Ray hits the great state of Maine for a seaside visit to Portland. She hits the Public Market, breakfasts at Becky's, a local diner, lunches at Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster, samples some freebies at the Greengrocer, and dines at the Pepperclub.

Season 1, Episode 24

Montreal

Rachael Ray takes a drive across the border to Montreal, Canada. She first stops at the Italian market, Capitol Grocery and Butcher Shop. Then she's off to Faema, for a cup of coffee. Finally it's breakfast at St. Viateur Bagels, lunch at Stash Café, and dinner at Rick's Café American from Casablanca. She makes her final stop of the day at La Cabane.

Season 1, Episode 25

Adirondacks

Rachael Ray heads for her hometown in upstate New York for some fun on her own turf. She takes a drive down memory lane, then heads to Bolton's Landing and the Algonquin for a favorite fish sandwich. It's a great to be home, especially on $40 for the day.

Season 1, Episode 26

Saratoga, NY

Rachael Ray heads to Saratoga, NY where she picks up a to-go breakfast at The Putnam Market. After a delightful morning, she hooks up with a friend and heads off to Mrs. London's. Later, she meets her daddy at One Caroline Street for a special happy hour drink and realizes she's under budget.

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