I worked for the Office of Management and Budget in the White House, on nuclear energy policy. But I decided it would be much more fun to have a specialty food store, so I left Washington D.C. and moved to the Hamptons. And how glad I am that I did!
I've taught myself how to use good, fresh ingredients and to prepare them as simply as possible by cooking only to enhance their intrinsic flavors. - Ina Garten
I've taught myself how to use good, fresh ingredients and to prepare them as simply as possible by cooking only to enhance their intrinsic flavors.
- Ina Garten
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
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.
I try to greet my friends with a drink in my hand, a warm smile on my face, and great music in the background, because that's what gets a dinner part… - Ina Garten
I try to greet my friends with a drink in my hand, a warm smile on my face, and great music in the background, because that's what gets a dinner part…
Every once in a while, a cookbook comes along that simply knocks me out. - Ina Garten
Every once in a while, a cookbook comes along that simply knocks me out.
Food is not about impressing people. It's about making them feel comfortable. - Ina Garten
Food is not about impressing people. It's about making them feel comfortable.
Never let 'em see you sweat. Guests feel guilty if they think you've worked too hard to make dinner for them - which of course you have! - Ina Garten
Never let 'em see you sweat. Guests feel guilty if they think you've worked too hard to make dinner for them - which of course you have!
Anyone who tries to make brownies without butter should be arrested. - Ina Garten
Anyone who tries to make brownies without butter should be arrested.
The most important thing for having a party is that the hostess is having fun. I'm very organized. I make a plan for absolutely everything. I never h… - Ina Garten
The most important thing for having a party is that the hostess is having fun. I'm very organized. I make a plan for absolutely everything. I never h…
I get up every day, do the best that I can do, and go home and have a good time. - Ina Garten
I get up every day, do the best that I can do, and go home and have a good time.
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