Ina-Garten

Ina Garten is an acclaimed American cookbook author for many years. Ina is also the Emmy-winning host of Food Networks longest running show Barefoot Contessa that began in 2002. Ina began her career working in the White House, writing the nuclear energy budget and other policy documents. She initially adored the intellectual rigors that came with her work, but she soon lost the interest. Instead she bought Barefoot Contessa, a specialty store for food. It took her 18 years to make the shop extremely popular before letting it go before acquiring a pen and writing her first book. In the following years, numerous cookbooks were published and she also wrote magazine columns. Meanwhile her Food Network television show too was launched and quickly became a huge success. She sells many products, from ingredients for cooking, to kitchenware and storage. Ina is an aspiring cook who has not gone to a cooking academy and has never worked in an kitchen. Her easy-going approach to entertaining and her easy cooking style are well known. Her most well-known recipes are Skillet - Roasted Lemon Chicken Mac and Cheese, Mac and Beef Bourguignon. cheese with Beatty's Chocolate Cake as well as Lemon Bars.