Ina-Garten

Ina Gardner is author of numerous famous American cookbooks on cooking. Ina also hosts Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. The show is on since 2002. Ina began her career working in the White House, writing the nuclear energy budget and policy papers. After initially finding the job interesting and stimulating, she soon became bored with it. Barefoot Contessa was then purchased. It took her nearly 18 years to turn the store into extremely successful before she sold it. Then she began writing the first of many cookbooks. The cookbooks were followed by many more, and magazines columns that came later. The Food Network TV show also made its debut which was an enormous hit. In addition, she offers products ranging from food ingredients to storage containers and tools. Ina is an aspiring cook who has not attended a cooking school and has never been in the kitchen. Her name is associated with her casual approach to cooking and entertaining. She is known for her simple recipes such as Skillet Baked Lemon Chicken Macaroni and Cheese made with beef Bourguignon, and Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts.