WTAE Channel 4 is taking you backstage at lot 44 in New York City for a behind the scenes interview with Rachael Ray on the set of her new show.

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Start with three shows a day, sprinkle in a dozen cameras, add tons of lights and top it off with a live studio audience, and you have "Rachael Ray."

When asked by WTAE Channel 4 Action News anchor Wendy Bell if Rachael was having a ball with the new show, she was more than excited to answer.

"Oh, my God," said Rachael. "It's great. You know, it's so much easier to do several shows a day -- we did three today -- when you have a live audience because they just feed you. They give you so much energy and we feed them a snack right back."

In her preparation kitchen are four Viking stoves, hundreds of pots and pans and tons of cooking utensils, not to mention a giant refrigerator with lots of food inside.

About 100 people make up the 38-year-old's daily audience and the show uses a staff of about 75, including food producers, technicians and cameramen.

Of course, Wendy asked Rachael what one food she absolutely would not eat.

"Mayonnaise," said Rachael. "I won't eat mayonnaise. I'm sorry. I didn't grow up with it."

Rachael had lots to say about our city, too.

"I dig Pittsburgh," said Rachael. "A very misunderstood place, I find. I had so much fun there and so much good food. It's a fun place."

Rachael said she is happy with how the show is going so far.

"We're happiest about how much viewer content there is in every show," said Rachael. "How much the viewers are a part of the programming and a part of the process."

And before she zipped out of the kitchen to tape her third show of the day, Rachael had a message for Pittsburgh residents.

"We love you," Rachael said. "I'm coming to see you for a book tour real soon, so see you in a couple weeks, actually. I'll be there."

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