Ina-Garten

Ina Garden is an American book author, who has won Emmy Awards. She is the host of the longest-running Food Network show Barefoot Contessa. The series began in 2002. It will air for 27 more seasons. Ina began her career by working at the White House, writing the nuclear energy budget and policy reports. Though she found the career interesting initially, she eventually stopped her pursuit and purchased a small speciality food shop - Barefoot Contessa. It took her 18 years to make the shop extremely popular prior to selling it and grabbing a pen and writing her first book. Then, a number of cookbooks were published and she also contributed to magazine articles. The Food Network TV show also was launched, and was a huge hit. Additionally, she sells items including food-related ingredients, storage containers and equipment. Ina has never attended any cooking academy and has never been employed in restaurants. She's completely self-taught. Her name is associated with her casual approach to cooking and entertaining. Her most well-known recipes are Skillet - Roasted Lemon Chicken Mac and Cheese, Mac, Beef Bourguignon and cheese with Beatty's Chocolate Cake, and Lemon Bars.