In the summer you want fresh, light and sort of quick things; in winter you want things that are comforting, so your body really tells you you want to go towards potatoes, apples, fennel, things that are warm and comforting. And loin of pork. Ina Garten applebodycomfort share on social
I absolutely adore Thanksgiving. It's the only holiday I insist on making myself. Ina Garten absolutelyadoreholiday Change image and share on social
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 I could turn this peach tart into a plum tart, but if I'm following a recipe, I follow it exactly. Ina Garten decidefollowpeach share on social
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 yourself feel good. Ina Garten affectionbadbuy Change image and share on social
I like almonds as a snack - keeps your energy up but doesn't fill you up. Ina Garten almondenergyfill Change image and share on social
I use other cookbooks for inspiration. I must say I tend to cook from my own cookbooks for parties. Ina Garten cookcookbookinspiration Change image and share on social
I always like to have flowers on the table. I think they make it look special. Ina Garten flowermakespecial Change image and share on social
My favorite fall or winter lunch is big steaming bowls of soup. I usually invite people for around 12:30 and have two hearty soups like shrimp corn chowder and lentil sausage soup, which can be made a day or two ahead. Ina Garten aheadbigbowl share on social
I love Alton Brown's show 'Good Eats,' about the chemistry of food. It's really thoughtful. Ina Garten altonbrownchemistry Change image and share on social
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 killerlargeparty Change image and share on social
