Ina-Garten

Ina Garten is an American writer of cookery cookbooks as well as Emmy Award-winning host of Food Network's oldest program Barefoot Contessa which began broadcasting in 2002 and will run for 27 seasons until 2020. Ina began her writing career by writing nuclear energy policies and budgets to the White House. She initially found her career interesting and stimulating but eventually lost interest and bought a small food specialty store called Barefoot Contessa. After more than 18 years of making her shop a massive success she sold it and began creating her first novel. Other cookbooks followed, as were magazine articles. The Food Network TV show also debuted with great success. Her products range from cooking equipment, to food items and storage containers. Ina has never been to any cooking school, nor employed in a restaurant, and she is completely self-taught. She's known for her easygoing way of cooking and entertaining. Some of her best known recipes include the Skillet-Roasted lemon Chicken Beatty's Chocolate Cake Mac and Cheese Beef Bourguignon Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Lemon Bars.