Ina Garten

Ina Garten (b. 1948) is the beloved American chef, author, and television host behind Barefoot Contessa. A former White House budget analyst for nuclear energy, she transformed her career by purchasing a gourmet store in the Hamptons in 1978. That shop inspired her first cookbook in 1999, launching her on a journey to television fame with her warm, approachable, […]