Ina-Garten

Ina Gardner is the writer of numerous popular American cookbooks on cooking. Ina also hosts Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. It began in 2002. Ina began her career by working in the White House, writing the nuclear energy budget as well as policy papers. Although she found her job intellectually stimulating initially eventually she stopped her pursuit and bought a tiny specialty food store - Barefoot Contessa. Prior to selling the company the store, she worked for an entire 18 years transforming it into a highly successful store. Numerous other books as well as magazines followed. Meanwhile, her Food Network television show too was launched and quickly became a hit. Additionally, she offers all kinds of cooking equipment, tools and storage containers. Ina is a self-taught cook who has never attended a cooking school and has never been in an kitchen. She is known for her easy style of cooking as well as her easy take on entertainment. Her most well-known recipes include Skillet with Roasted Lemon Chicken Mac and cheese Mac and Beef Bourguignon. cheese, Beatty's Chocolate Cake, and Lemon Bars.