Dalvin Cook & Mark Wilf Meet in Kitchen of 'Rachael Ray Show'

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Aside from the philanthropic aspect of the guest appearance, meeting Ray had a bit of a personal connection for Cook, as well.


"It's crazy because my big brother, he used to watch her when we were younger. I think he's in love with Rachael Ray," Cook quipped. "I got him a book signed by her. But just being on the show and knowing how much my brother watched her before and how much she's upped her game, [how far she's come], it was fun."


Ray asked Wilf about his decision – along with Vikings Owner/Chairman Zygi Wilf – to establish and support the Minnesota Vikings Foundation and Vikings Table.


"Giving back to the community is very important to the Minnesota Vikings, and our foundation is all about young people and teaching them through health and education and getting them nutrition," Wilf told Ray. "There's a lot of food need in Minnesota and across the country, and we want to give back as best as we can."


It's one thing to have ownership's confidence on game day, but Cook said that it speaks volumes to have the Wilfs actively advocate for his (and his teammates') charitable efforts.


"It goes to show the type of guys we've got as owners for the Vikings," Cook told Vikings.com. "When you've got people that love off-the-field stuff, you've got to respect it. And we have a lot of people like that.


"It was fun to be there at the show with Mark," Cook continued. "We spent some time together behind the scenes … just being regular human beings outside of football. That's always fun, too."


To view a portion of Cook and Wilf's segment on the Rachael Ray Show, click here.