I always have music. I love it to be very upbeat. When you're having drinks, I like something like Cesaria Evora. During dinner, I like the much more traditional - old Frank Sinatra and things like that. Ina Garten cesariadinnerdrink 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
The dirty little secret is that I grew up in a household where there were no carbohydrates allowed, ever. No cookies, no bread, no potatoes, no rice. My mother was very extreme in terms of what she served. Since I left home more than 40 years ago, I've been making it right for myself. Ina Garten agoallowbread 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
