Ina-Garten

Ina Gardner is the author of a number of popular American cookery books. Ina also hosts Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. It began in 2002. Ina started her career for the White House as a writer of nuclear energy policies as well as the budget. Though she initially found it intellectually stimulating she eventually lost interest. Then she bought an Barefoot Contessa a small speciality food shop. It was a huge success over the course of 18 years until she decided to sell it. She then began her first cookbook. Many magazines and cookbooks came later. Her Food Network television program also debuted and quickly became popular. Also, Ina sells products that range from food items to storage containers and tools. Ina is a self-taught cook who has never attended a cooking school, nor been in the kitchen. She is well-known for her unpretentious style of entertainment as well as her simple cooking. Her most popular recipes include Lemon chicken skeillet-roasted as well as Beatty's Chocolate Cake Mac & Cheese Beef Bouguignon, Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Lemon Bars.