Ina-Garten

Ina Gardner is the author of many famous American cookery books. Ina also hosts Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, which has been running since 2002. Ina began working at the White House as a writer of nuclear energy policy documents and the budget. Although she initially found it intellectually stimulating she eventually stopped her interest. She then bought an Barefoot Contessa a small speciality food retailer. It took her nearly 18 years to make her shop extremely successful before she decided to sell the business. After that, she started writing one of her cookbooks. The cookbooks were followed by many more as well as magazine columns that were added. Meanwhile her Food Network television show too began its run and was an instant hit. Additionally, she sells items that range from food items to storage containers and other equipment. Ina herself, a self-taught chef and has not attended an institution for cooking or the hotel. Ina is well-known as a cook who is simple and has her entertaining cooking style. Her most well-known recipes include Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken Beatty's Chocolate Cake Mac and Cheese Beef Bourguignon Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Lemon Bars.