Ina Garten | |
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Born | Ina Rosenberg February 2, 1948 New York City, U.S. |
Education | Syracuse University George Washington University School of Business |
Years active | 1978–present |
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Ina Rosenberg Garten (/ˈaɪnə/ EYE-nə; born February 2, 1948)[1] is an American television cook and author. She is host of the Food Network program Barefoot Contessa, and was a former staff member of the Office of Management and Budget.[2] Among her dishes are Perfect Roast Chicken, Weeknight Bolognese, French Apple Tart, and a simplified version of beef bourguignon. Her culinary career began with her gourmet food store, Barefoot Contessa; Garten then expanded her activities to many best-selling cookbooks, magazine columns, and a popular Food Network television show.