Rachael Ray's Dog Food Kicks Off Disturbing Celebrity Chef Trend

Rachael Ray has planted the seed of what is sure to be the next big thing for celebrity chefs. Rach just announced her new dog food "Nutrish" and it's full of "real meat and veggies" with just a "dash of EVOO". Hey, sounds better than some of the recipes for her human food! She's giving a portion of Nutrish sales to pet charities, so I can't tease her too much about it. However...

Because celebrity chefs can't seem to get enough of hawking books, magazines, endorsements and branded items such as condiments, kitchen bobble heads, cookware, and deep fryers, we can be fairly certain other big name blowhards chefs will announce their own brands of dog food. A sampling:

Mario Batali will offer a premium dog food "inspired" by the flavors of Italy.

Hell's Kitchen chef Gordon Ramsay will further cash in on his draconian image by offering a branded premium canine cuisine aimed at aggressive breeds such as Dobermans, German Shepards and Chihuahuas.

Paula Deen just cain't help herself y'all. She'll debut a dawg food inspired by her down home Southern cookin' and will include such tasty vittles as Bubba's Country Fried Steak and Gravy and savory Sausage Pie.

It's only a matter of time, you just wait and see. Medium: ink on paper, digital color, secret elf technology and photoshop. Much thanks to Leslie for the alert.

Comments

[Madame Meow]

The Paula Deen portrait is as adorably-clueless-looking as she is. And, what is dripping down Mario Batali's forehead, ham grease? It's disturbingly ... verisimilar.

[Fanny Pack]

Oh my god. Now THAT has got to be the funniest thing I have seen in a very long time. I just sat through an earthquake and now I spit coffee on my keyboard.

[Dr. L.]

You have surpassed expectations, again, 14!
How hilarious is that! Perfect!

Dr. L.

[Jessica]

Sadly, I know you're right.
But I bet Wolfgang Puck will be the next one to rush dog food to the market.

[Psychochick]

Haha

[snapnhiss]

I'd love to see your version of that cute little Andreas Viestad... I just love him.

[MandyPandy]

I've always said Rachael Ray and Paula Deen are total dogs. Thank you for agreeing.

Keep on keeping on!

[Peta]

Man, I'd so fork over the money for a bag of Hell Hound. XD

[CPTWilly]

So Jessica, Will Wolfgang call it "Puck, Doggie Style" or sell his dogfood in single serve vacuum sealed bags called "Wolfgang Packs"?

[Nora]

Those are just wonderful! You just keep getting better and better.

[Dr. L.]

I vote for the "Wolfgang packs!"
LOL!

[Liz]

Rachael Ray would put her name on what comes
out afer the dog eats her "food" if she could make a buck. PETA needs to take a good
look at this.

[vern]

My brother used to tell me all "mystery meat" (sausage, pepperoni, head cheese) was in fact hamster parts & squirrels and if you were lucky, some possum thrown in. I can't look at Rachael's ADHD (too manic to finish the word Delish) food and wonder,
WHERE IS THE SQUIRREL????

[Dr. L.]

Vern, you might be right. I've always thought RR's diagnosis was hyperthyroidism, but ADHD does fit too.
Well, maybe that dog has ticks AND fleas. (Two diagnoses.)
Dr. L.

[lee]

The Mario Batali killed me. haha

[nanreally]

14, omg I love you

[idlewild]

Y'all make my day. Fell of the chair laughing.Thanks so much

[Sommelier]

"My brother used to tell me all "mystery meat" (sausage, pepperoni, head cheese) was in fact hamster parts & squirrels and if you were lucky, some possum thrown in"

No way! Do you have any idea how much hamster costs per pound?

[Charlene]

"PETA needs to take a good look at this."

Why, so they can cold-bloodedly slaughter all the dogs involved, like they did at that animal shelter?

PETA is EVIL.

[Jenn F.]

Paula Deen's face made me burst out laughing. You nailed that one big time. And the "100% F*cking Organic" on the Hell Hound was perfect! Well done as always.

[Vern]

HAHAHA!
Gosh Sommelier, I have no *ahem* idea how much hamster parts cost....but if I did...what wine would you suggest with them?

[sweetpotato pie]

What a hoot ! This gourmet dog food issue is just bizarre enough to be the next big fad for all those snooty uppercrusters who have more money than brains. Loved the Gordon Ramsey one, it's just "Hell"acious !
Shame on you.. no mention of BUTTER in the Paula Dean dog food. Just think how regular that would keep your prized pooch, that is, if their able to waddle their way out the door.

[deanna]

and u know u r going straight to hell for that. don't pass go and don't collect $200. that was some funny fecal matter.

[robotgirl]

hahaha, all three of those were brilliant. I wonder what a dog food created by Tony Bourdain would be like? Pig anus (or pig penis, take your pick) and bull testicles, spiced up with little chunks of the spiky smelly fruit!

I'm also throwing in my vote for 'Wolfgang Packs' !

I really admire Paula though. I know what it's like to be afraid to go outside. It's incredible that after so long she managed to overcome that past - and then instead of becoming depressed over time lost, she became the star she is today. Beautiful.

[Sara]

I'd love permission to use the top image in my weekly earthlinks on my blog this week, along with my inclusion of your post. (www.downtoearthblog.com). I try to have one "let's not take ourselves too seriously" link there each week.

Great post!

[Gabrielle Faust]

Pure genius! These are awesome!!!

[osbert]

i have to apologize, because i submitted this to digg, titled "palin/ray 2012"

i just couldn't resist.

[Omar]

Wow! What can I say... she is getting into everything pretty much. Won't be buying that for my doggy though.

[Lea Schmittou]

you know.... there are alot of dogs in this world. Alot of their owners choose what they eat. That is how it is choice. When you make a ugly remark about rachel ray's dog food,,, then just don't buy it. Owners I hope do the best they can. Each dog to its own. My dog is very picky and will not eat much of anything. She is healthy and we are in hopes she will live a long life. She loved Rachel's dog food. So, lets just go with the flow. I am sure many of you eat fast foods and may even be over weight. When you point a finger at Rachel Ray, remember their is a finger pointing back at you.

[Lea Schmittou]

THanks Rachel for making a great dog food. My little RUSTi loves it!!!!!

[Kim]

My dogs love the food as well. It is very close in ingredients to many of the other premium foods and it cost quite a bit less. My ultra finicky boxer LOVES it, as does my Rotty, but he will eat anything! In fact, his *ahem* gas problem (common to boxers) has improved!!! In an age when the people food companies are buying up dog food companies to rid themselves (profitably) of by-products, I think it is refreshing to have a person (a chef) put her name and reputation on a product.

[mookyrooky]

I could save some money by rather than buying the Paula Deen food, I just feed my dog a stick of butter twice a day. That's all she ever cooks with anyway.

[Gina]

Thanks for this post.

[Patent Pending]

Other "celebrity chef's" are getting fired up on this idea.
Michael Emeriland and Simon' Lagassy have teamed up to create an line of Cajun pet food called "Chef Pawl's Bayou Blend"
is a bayou gumbo of possum fat, boudin of raccoon, some tasso (a Cajun peperoni), a dash of powdered Redfish bone bound with a brick red roux.
"The flavor is in the boudin and the tasso, Emeriland says. "A lagniappe of love is all it takes to keep your hound howlin' on the porch." he said.

"It's organic and healthy," Lagassy says."It just the basics, seasoned it with some 'Couche-Couche,' a bit of fee-lay, pork fat, and a dash of cajun love, cher. It's Zydeco droolin' out his mouth"

Ol' Uncle Ahn-do-ee Bourre, A Cajun from the deep bayou up by Lake Pontchartrain, says his boucherie is working on a mudbug etoufee with red beans and rice on the side.
"It's like a cayenne jambalaya with chicory, dirty rice, chicken and Maque Chou in a courtbouillon.," Chef Bourre said.
Another flavor treat for pawed pals blends a fricassee of frog legs, rabbit, and pain perdu, café au lait and sauce piquante.
"It's delicious" he says. "And tasty enough for an anytime snack for your pets or your best friends.
"It's fais-do-do in da bouche," the chef says. "You'll taste a salty bisque of the bayou - the best in the Vieux Carre." The laissez les bon temps rouler will have you coming back every Mardi Gras.

[Wicked]

Other "celebrity chef's" are getting fired up on this idea.
Michael Emeriland and Simon' Lagassy have teamed up to create an line of Cajun pet food called "Chef Pawl's Bayou Blend"
is a bayou gumbo of possum fat, boudin of raccoon, some tasso (a Cajun peperoni), a dash of powdered Redfish bone bound with a brick red roux.
"The flavor is in the boudin and the tasso, Emeriland says. "A lagniappe of love is all it takes to keep your hound howlin' on the porch." he said.

"It's organic and healthy," Lagassy says."It just the basics, seasoned it with some 'Couche-Couche,' a bit of fee-lay, pork fat, and a dash of cajun love, cher. It's Zydeco droolin' out his mouth"

Ol' Uncle Ahn-do-ee Bourre, A Cajun from the deep bayou up by Lake Pontchartrain, says his boucherie is working on a mudbug etoufee with red beans and rice on the side.
"It's like a cayenne jambalaya with chicory, dirty rice, chicken and Maque Chou in a courtbouillon.," Chef Bourre said.
Another flavor treat for pawed pals blends a fricassee of frog legs, rabbit, and pain perdu, café au lait and sauce piquante.
"It's delicious" he says. "And tasty enough for an anytime snack for your pets or your best friends.
"It's fais-do-do in da bouche," the chef says. "You'll taste a salty bisque of the bayou - the best in the Vieux Carre." The laissez les bon temps rouler will have you coming back every Mardi Gras.

[Debbies Dog Toys]

The Gordon box if funny as hell. I love it.

[michelle]

I tried this for my boxer and boxer mix. They would not touch the stuff!!! The very first day they ate it, just fine. (i think it was only because it was new) They had unbelievable gas and diarrhea for DAYS!!! I took them off of it and went back to Blue Buffalo and no problems since!!! I am in dog rescue, myself, and quite often we come across finicky eaters and I can say this is not the case with my two. Love her human food but this stuff isn't even good enough for the dogs lol. The grain content is through the roof as well. grains = not good for dogs!!!!