Ina-Garten

Ina Gardner is the writer of a number of famous American cooking books. Ina also hosts Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. The show began in 2002. Ina Garten began her professional career at the White House where she wrote nuclear energy policies and budget reports. Ina initially enjoyed the intellectual challenge that came with her work, but she soon lost interest. Instead she bought Barefoot Contessa, a specialty store for food. After nearly 18 years of making the business a massive success, she sold it and began writing her first book. Numerous other books as well as magazines followed. Another hit is her Food Network Television show. Ina sells a variety of items, from the ingredients needed for food preparation to kitchenware, storage and even cooking equipment. Ina is a self-taught cook who has never gone to a cooking academy, nor been in a kitchen. She is known as a cook who is simple and has her entertaining cooking style. Her most well-known dishes include Skillet with roasted lemon chicken and Beatty's Chocolate Cake Mac & cheese Beef Bourguignon. Balsamic roasted Brussels Sprouts, Lemon Bars and Mac and Cheese.