Rachael Ray Roundup

I spent last weekend at a lovely restaurant on the Sacramento River enjoying brunch to celebrate the impending arrival of a friend's baby. It was sunny and bright, with a little breeze off the river. It's days like the one I had that make me happy that people think Sacramento sucks because it's hardly ever to crowded when we enjoy these experiences. I'm sure the champagne helped, too.

If you ever come to Sacramento, go to the Rio City Cafe for brunch! You won't be disappointed. But please, don't stay for good because I really like how we don't have horrible traffic....

Here are some Rachael Ray posts from around the blogosphere this week. If you see a post that you think would be good for the Roundup, or you write one yourself, e-mail me (everythingrachaelray at gmail dot com) so I can be sure to include it.

• Katie of Katie's Kitchen made Summer Shrimp Rolls.
• Sarah of Unhistoric Acts made Don't-Kiss-Me Garlic Burgers.
• Yumsugar features Rachael's recipe for Grilled Vegetable Muffaleta.
• The Noble Pig features an adaptation of Spicy Moroccan Bread Salad from Everyday With Rachael Ray. Also, check out the post on why people dislike Rachael Ray - it is insightful.
• Joanne of Eats Well with Others adapted Rachael's recipe for Penne-wise Pumpkin Pasta by adding some "trees."
• Lara of Recipe Shoebox made Spicy Black Bean, Chicken, and Chorizo Burritos from the old school 30-Minute Meals. She also made Roasted Salsa with Mint and Cilantro.
• Jayne of The Dish List adapted Rachael's recipe for Cowboy Spaghetti.
• Esprit_bohemien of Confessions of a Gothic Homemaker joins the list of people who aren't really Rachael Ray fans, but have to admit Rachael creates some outstanding recipes, including Lasagna Bowls.
• Kat's Kitchen has a review of Rachael's recipe for Super Stuffed French Bread Pizza Rustica.
• Katie of The Making of a Cookbook made Buffalo Sloppy Joes.
• Shari of Have U Heard? has some video of Rachael before the Gracie Awards where she discusses her funny engagement story.