I worked for the Office of Management and Budget in the White House, on nuclear energy policy. But I decided it would be much more fun to have a specialty food store, so I left Washington D.C. and moved to… — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
I've lived in the Hamptons since 1978, when I first bought my store Barefoot Contessa. — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
“Food is about nurturing: not only physical but also emotional nurturing.” — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
When I thought my professional career was over, it hadn't even started yet. — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
It's so important that you don't put the stuffing in the bird, where in order for the stuffing to get cooked you have to… — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
Instead of going out to dinner, buy good food. Cooking at home shows such affection. In a bad economy, it's more important to make… — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
Every once in a while, a cookbook comes along that simply knocks me out. — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
I'm really a scientist. I follow recipes exactly - until I decide not to. And then I'll follow something else exactly. I may decide… — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
I've taught myself how to use good, fresh ingredients and to prepare them as simply as possible by cooking only to enhance their intrinsic… — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
I don't like sitting at a table that's too large, where everyone is too far apart. That's a party killer. — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
I think the best shortcut is to choose really simple recipes. Because I think you can make simple recipes that are as delicious as… — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
