Ina-Garten

Ina Garten is an acclaimed American cookbook author as well as an Emmy award winning host of Food Networks current oldest show Barefoot Contessa that began in 2002 and has aired up to 2020 in 27 seasons. Ina began her career by working in the White House, writing the nuclear energy budget and policy documents. While she initially found the work intellectually stimulating and exciting, she soon became bored with it. Barefoot Contessa was then acquired. Prior to selling the company it took her an entire 18 years transforming it into an extremely successful business. Others followed, and so did magazine columns. Another success came from the Food Network Television show. Also, Ina sells products that range from food items to storage containers and equipment. Ina has never attended any cooking school and has not been employed in restaurants. She's completely self-taught. Her name is known for her unpretentious style of entertainment as well as her simple food preparation. She is well-known for her easy recipes like Skillet Roasted Lemon Chicken Macaroni, Cheese and with Beef Bourguignon and Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts.