Before I joined Yahoo’s shopping team, I made a living as a professional baker — and can I tell you which task I least looked forward to every day? No, not lifting 50-pound bags of flour or cracking dozens of eggs at a time. It was fighting with the plastic wrap every time a tray […]
Is there anyone who embodies “effortless chic” like Ina Garten? (We all know the answer is no.) I can’t tell you how many recipes from the Barefoot Contessa have become staples of mine, and who among us hasn’t swooned over her impeccably stocked kitchen? The woman has excellent taste. The downside? Her gear often comes […]
Is there anyone who embodies “effortless chic” like Ina Garten? (That was rhetorical; we all know the answer is no.) I can’t tell you how many of the Barefoot Contessa’s home-cook-friendly-yet-elevated recipes have become staples of mine, and who among us hasn’t swooned over her impeccably stocked kitchen? (Again … no one.) The woman has […]
Like so many people out there, I know how to cook because of one person alone: Ina Garten. (Sorry, mom!) I watched her cooking show, Barefoot Contessa, religiously when I first moved into my own apartment years ago and learned so many techniques that I still use to this day. Investing in the “good” olive […]
We have an important announcement: Ina Garten’s favorite cast iron pan is on sale. And when Ina speaks, we listen. She is the queen (OK, the Contessa) of making life in the kitchen easy, breezy and joyful as she decodes French cooking for a new generation. Want to feel like culinary royalty this spring? Adding […]
I made Ina Garten’s blueberry-ricotta breakfast cake, which she said is perfect for Mother’s Day. The cake is super moist, light, and delicious — and so easy to make before a big brunch. “This was superb,” my mom declared. “I give it a 10/10.” I’ve been whipping up Ina Garten’s dishes for years and always […]
Few things bring me as much comfort as watching Ina Garten cook on TV; not only am I a fan of the Barefoot Contessa’s approachable, homey recipes, I also love checking out her gorgeous kitchen and cookware. Some of her go-tos are admittedly out of my price range — Le Creuset, anyone? — but I […]
Moms love Ina Garten. Sorry, scratch that — everyone loves Ina Garten. For a Mother’s Day gift that won’t steer you wrong, we highly recommend using the Barefoot Contessa as inspiration. The celebrity chef fell for this light and lovely Olio Santo Extra-Virgin Olive Oil over 20 years ago and has been devoted to it […]
In her cookbook Barefoot Contessa: How Easy is That? Ina Garten writes, “Like a good surgeon with the right scalpel, every good cook needs the right piece of equipment for each task.” So, in an attempt to become the best at-home chefs we can be — and to tide us over until her memoir (finally) […]
As a home editor, I’m constantly lurking on chefs’ websites and social accounts, on the lookout for inspiration, recipe secrets and tips on the appliances and gadgets they can’t live without. After all, who would know better than those who’ve made a livelihood of prepping and cooking, along the way gaining access to the best […]
Ina Garten is always dabbling with new recipes, but she calls her husband Jeffrey her “secret ingredient” to life. The Food Network star says one of the keys to a solid marriage is a really good cup of coffee — and according to the culinary legend, Jeffrey’s brew can’t be beat. Know this: A standout […]
Picture this: You’ve cooked a big pot of pasta, and now it’s time to drain the water out. Do you lift the heavy pot and try to pour the pasta into a colander without burning yourself, or use a slotted spoon to transfer two noodles at a time into the sauce? If you’re Ina Garten, […]