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
I love to take something ordinary and make it really special. Ina Garten lovemakeordinary Change image and share on social
When I wrote 'Barefoot in Paris,' I wanted to make simple recipes that you could make at home that tasted like French classics. Ina Garten barefootclassicfrench Change image and share on social
You don't have to do everything from scratch. Nobody wants to make puff pastry! Ina Garten makepastrypuff Change image and share on social
Creme Brulee is the ultimate 'guy' dessert. Make it and he'll follow you anywhere. Ina Garten bruleecremedessert Change image and share on social
My extravagance is my garden - it's the first thing I look at every morning when I wake up. It gives me so much pleasure. Ina Garten extravagancegardenmorning Change image and share on social
Grilled cheese and tomato soup is the ultimate comfort meal. Ina Garten cheesecomfortgrill Change image and share on social
The most overrated tool: a pasta maker. Why make it when you can buy it? It's a lot of work! Ina Garten buylotmake Change image and share on social
I've lived in the Hamptons since 1978, when I first bought my store Barefoot Contessa. Ina Garten barefootbuycontessa Change image and share on social