Ina Garten
Ina Garten is an American author, chef, and television host. She was born on February 2, 1948. She is best known for her Emmy Award-winning cooking show titled "Barefoot Contessa," which premiered on the Food Network in 2002 and is still running today. Garten's show and cookbooks are renowned for their emphasis on simple yet elegant recipes that are accessible to home cooks. Garten is also known for her sophisticated and relaxed approach to entertaining. Throughout her career, Garten has published several bestselling cookbooks, making her a prominent figure in the culinary world.
Ina Garten is married to Jeffrey Garten. The couple married in 1968. Jeffrey Garten is an accomplished economist, author, and professor. He has held prominent positions including serving as the Dean of the Yale School of Management and as an undersecretary of commerce for international trade in the Clinton administration. Ina and Jeffrey are often seen together on Garten's show and she even wrote a cookbook titled Cooking for Jeffrey in 2016. Ina and Jeffrey Garten currently reside in an upscale community in East Hampton, New York.
- First Name
- Ina
- Last Name
- Garten
- Date of Birth
- February 2, 1948
- Place of Birth
- New York, New York
- Notable Work
- Barefoot Contessa (TV Show), Be My Guest (TV Show), 'Modern Comfort Food' (Book), 'Go-To Dinners' (Book), 'Cook Like A Pro' (Book), 'Make It Ahead' (Book), 'Cooking for Jeffrey' (Book), 'Barefoot Contessa Foolproof' (Book), 'Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?' (Book), 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics' (Book), 'Barefoot Contessa At Home' (Book), 'Barefoot in Paris' (Book), 'Barefoot Contessa Family Style' (Book), 'Barefoot Contessa Parties!' (Book), 'The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook' (Book).
- Notable Awards
- Winner of the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Culinary Host in 2009, 2010, 2017, and 2022.
- Occupation
- TV Host, Chef, Cookbook Author