Ina-Garten

Ina Garten, an American author of cookbooks on cooking and Emmy Award-winning host of Food Network's oldest program Barefoot Contessa that debuted in 2002, has 27 seasons till 2020. Ina began her career in writing nuclear energy policies and budgets of the White House. She initially adored the intellectual rigors of her job, but eventually, she lost interest. In her place, she purchased Barefoot Contessa, a specialty restaurant. After selling the store, she spent an entire 18 years transforming it into an extremely successful business. In the following years, numerous cookbooks were published and she also contributed to magazine articles. Another hit came from her Food Network Television show. Ina sells a variety of items, from the ingredients needed for cooking, to kitchenware and storage. Ina has never attended any cooking school and has not worked in restaurants. Ina is completely self-taught. Ina's easygoing style of entertaining and her straightforward cooking style are well known. Her most well-known recipes include simple recipes such as Skillet Baked Lemon Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese with Beef Bourguignon and balsamic-roasted Brussels Sprouts.