05, 2022

This one is for loyal fans of Ina Garten (and Jeffrey, of course).

If you know the name Ina Garten, you know all aboutBarefoot Contessa.

Even so, there are a few facts that might surprise even the truest ofBarefoot Contessafans!

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She even has 25 feet of counter space.

Thats a lot of people in one space!

Plus, Garten has earned a long list of awards from the James Beard Foundation.

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Dont missIna Gartens best cooking tips.

In fact, she spent years turning down offers from Food connection.

I said, Im not negotiating, I just dont think I can do this.'

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Turns out, she can host her own showreally, really well!

In fact, Garten made regular appearances on Stewarts show before startingBarefoot Contessa.

I think I took my confidence from her confidence.

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She ran the store for nearly 20 years before selling it in 1996.

The doors to the original Barefoot Contessa closed in 2003, but Garten has clearly carried on its legacy.

So many people ask, What does Barefoot Contessa mean?'

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Garten wrote on herblogback in 2018.

It was the original name of my specialty food store after a movie with Ava Gardner and Humphrey Bogart.

Twenty years later, the show is still one of the most popular on Food Networkand for good reason.

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Have you triedIna Gartens roast chicken recipe?

If I watched a show, I dont think Id ever do it again, Garten toldFood data pipe.

Filming is still the most frightening thing Ive done.

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Its just sheer terror.

I havent gotten used to it yet.

Garten also puts an emphasis on supporting some ofher favorite businesses in the Hamptons.

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Looking for a perfect sweet treat?

Check outIna Gartens outrageous brownies.

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