Ina Garten

Ina Garten

Ina Garten
Born	February 2, 1948 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Chef, author, television host
Website	barefootcontessa.com

Ina Garten is an American chef, author, and television host. She is best known for her cooking show, Barefoot Contessa, and her series of cookbooks.

Early Life and Education

Ina Garten was born on February 2, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York. She developed a passion for cooking at a young age, inspired by her mother's home-cooked meals. Garten attended Syracuse University, where she studied economics. After graduating, she worked in the White House Office of Management and Budget.

Career

Barefoot Contessa

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Barefoot Contessa logo

In 1978, Garten purchased a specialty food store called "Barefoot Contessa" in Westhampton Beach, New York. She eventually sold the store in 1996, but retained the rights to the name. In 2002, she launched her cooking show, Barefoot Contessa, on the Food Network. The show features Garten preparing delicious and approachable recipes in her own kitchen.

Cookbooks

Garten has written numerous cookbooks throughout her career. Her first cookbook, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, was published in 1999 and became a bestseller. She has since released several more cookbooks, including Barefoot Contessa Parties!, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, and Barefoot Contessa at Home. Her cookbooks are known for their easy-to-follow recipes and emphasis on using fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Personal Life

Ina Garten is married to Jeffrey Garten, a former Dean of the Yale School of Management and an international economics professor. The couple resides in East Hampton, New York. Garten often mentions her husband on her show and in her cookbooks, referring to him affectionately as "Jeffrey."

External Links

• Official website