Ina-Garten

Ina Garten is an American writer of cookery cookbooks as well as Emmy Award-winning host for the oldest Food Network program, Barefoot Contessa that debuted in 2002 and will run for 27 seasons till 2020. Ina Garten began her professional career at the White House where she wrote the nuclear energy policy as well as budgetary papers. In the beginning, she found her work to be intellectually stimulating, but then she lost interest, and purchased a tiny grocery store that was called Barefoot Contessa. Her store was extremely successful for over 18 years, until she decided to sell it. After that, she started her first cookbook. A number of other books and newspaper articles were published. At the same time, the Food Network television show too was launched and quickly became very popular. Additionally, she offers everything from kitchen equipment to tools and storage containers. Ina has never attended a cookery class nor did she work in a restaurant. She is a complete self-taught. Her name is ascribed to her simple approach to cooking and effortless take on entertainment. She is well-known for her simple recipes such as Skillet Baked Lemon Chicken Macaroni, Cheese and using Beef Bourguignon as well as Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts.