Barefoot Contessa in the Media: Whipping Up Some Publicity

[chessiegal]

On ‎8‎/‎27‎/‎2017 at 6:44 PM, chessiegal said:

Ina's going to be a guest on an episode of the new " Bobby and Damaris Show" with Bobby Flay and Damaris Phillips. It's filmed at Bobby's home in the Hampton. Premiers Sept. 3rd at 10:30 am - and they will be cooking - yeah!

I finally watched the show today, and it was fun. I must say, Bobby's kitchen, while probably very nice in person, does not make for good tv. Blue cabinets with dark gray tile backsplash - just seems dark.

[AnnieBeez]

On 7/19/2017 at 1:24 PM, huahaha said:

Just saw that the quotes are from a podcast Ina did with Katie Couric. Ina's part starts at 3:10. She goes into some personal topics, including explaining her decision not to have kids, starting 22 minutes in.

Thanks for the info about the podcast. I'm a little late, but I finally listened to it last night. I know they were trying to guide the interview but I found them "telling" her about her life annoying. I wish they had just let her talk. I felt like she kept being cut off. The only new thing that I learned was that she and Jeffrey meet up in NYC during the week. 

Jeffrey's brother lives in my area. His parents lived in a senior community nearby. I remembered an article about them from years and found it: http://blog.oregonlive.com/oregonatwar/2012/02/a_soldiers_story_about_his_wif.html  Has Ina ever mentioned the Time-Life cookbooks? 

[annzeepark914]

On 7/19/2017 at 4:24 PM, huahaha said:

Just saw that the quotes are from a podcast Ina did with Katie Couric. Ina's part starts at 3:10. She goes into some personal topics, including explaining her decision not to have kids, starting 22 minutes in.

Having just gone through this conversation with the mom of a neighbor yesterday, I know how Ina feels when asked.  It's rude & annoying. Not everyone wants to have children. Not everyone has the patience or interest in them to be good moms & dads (but unfortunately, too many people go right ahead & have them anyway & aren't the kindest or nicest parents).  Sorry to go off but I guess this experience is fresh in my mind.

[Bastet]

I have never once in my life heard a mother asked, "Why did you have kids?"  Yet it is somehow acceptable to ask the child-free why we didn't.

Edited December 6, 2017 by Bastet

[Quof]

And then the breeders say "Oh, you'll change your mind."  I smile maniacally and say "So will you."

It usually takes a minute for them to figure it out. 

[ariel]

I don't like the term "childless".  Many of us have made the decision not to have children.  If you use the term "child free" some people who have children some how get offended by that.

Edited December 7, 2017 by ariel

[chessiegal]

Ina's going to be doing a live FB event tomorrow at noon. Too bad I'll be at my Fun Lunch holiday party. Tis the season.

[Mudra]

New stove and apparently a new NYC apartment. It’s gorgeous.

[annzeepark914]

I need this stove (but first I'd have to take a class in how to use it!)

[ariel]

I have some serious stove envy.

[schnauzergirl]

Cost $15,000+ and handmade, with some upgrades, in France.

[maggiemae]

OMG - so gorgeous! She deserves it!

[chessiegal]

Saw a response Ina made on Instagram that a new series will start March 10th.

[chessiegal]

Ina posted on FB today about the new season starting Sunday. She said there will be 2 repeats on Friday, and 5 repeats on Saturday.

[chessiegal]

Congrats to Ina on her James Beard Award for Cooking Like a Pro.

I feel like I'm talking to myself here. Is there anyone else out there? Used to be so many Ina fans.

[Spunkygal]

I'm here! I had not heard this good news! Congrats, Ina! 

[schnauzergirl]

21 hours ago, chessiegal said:

Congrats to Ina on her James Beard Award for Cooking Like a Pro.

I feel like I'm talking to myself here. Is there anyone else out there? Used to be so many Ina fans.

I just came on to post the same thing.  

[annzeepark914]

23 hours ago, chessiegal said:

Congrats to Ina on her James Beard Award for Cooking Like a Pro.

I feel like I'm talking to myself here. Is there anyone else out there? Used to be so many Ina fans.

Yay for Ina! although I sure do miss the original Barefoot Contessa show with the flower arrangement lessons & table setting tips, etc.   I just happened to catch her show this morning (at 9 AM...sheesh!  no wonder I usually miss it)  She was preparing food for Lidie's housewarming party.  I wish they'd show reruns of the BC, starting from the first episode (like maybe on the Cooking Channel?)

[chessiegal]

Ina posted on Facebook and Twitter today that her next cookbook, Cook like a Pro, comes out in October.

[chessiegal]

Ina announced her fall tour promoting her new book.

Fall Book Tour

[annzeepark914]

Looks like a BC Marathon tomorrow morning (Friday 5/11).  I looked up Surprise Surprise and that's the episode where she serves pastitsio in the garden, along with that wonderful watermelon/arugula salad that I love.

[RealityCheck]

Food Network October 2018 Highlight

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In daytime, Ina Garten returns to share her expert tips and tricks with a new season of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro on Sunday, October 21st at 12:30pm.

[chessiegal]

Ina and Jeffrey are in Paris. She's posted a few pictures on Instagram.

[RealityCheck]

Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, returns for a third season of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro Sunday, October 21st at 12:30PM.

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Ina welcomes several special guests, including Jennifer Garner and Nigella Lawson for a Thanksgiving celebration in primetime on Saturday, November 17th at 8pm as well as Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rob Marshall, and John DeLuca for a British-style lunch on Sunday, December 9th at 12:30PM.

[chessiegal]

Thank you Ina for releasing a new cookbook towards the end of October every 2 years, just before my birthday. Gives my husband an easy birthday present. Cook Like a Pro arrives on the 25th.

[tvchick]

Lovely article about Ina in the Washington Post:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2018/10/25/what-is-it-about-ina-garten/?utm_term=.1c1db697b1e1

Also three recipes:

Triple Chocolate Loaf Cakes

Tomato and Eggplant Soup

Pear Clafouti

[maggiemae]

Ina was on Colbert last night! It was fun, and he knows his way around the kitchen. A tad rushed though.

[annzeepark914]

19 hours ago, tvchick said:

Lovely article about Ina in the Washington Post:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2018/10/25/what-is-it-about-ina-garten/?utm_term=.1c1db697b1e1

Also three recipes:

Triple Chocolate Loaf Cakes

Tomato and Eggplant Soup

Pear Clafouti

Heh - the comments section almost had a war going between the BC afficionados and the cranky nonfans.  

[merriebreeze]

When Ina was asked what she would serve Trump, she responded "a subpoena"

 

What would Ina serve?

Edited October 26, 2018 by merriebreeze

[chessiegal]

I got my early Birthday present yesterday, Ina's Cook Like a Pro. Beautiful pictures as usual, and interesting recipes.

[annzeepark914]

Gosh - Miss Ina, it seems, is everywhere this week!  I read about her in the Washington Post, and NY Magazine (online).  She's even in Sunday's Parade Magazine (we get it with our Saturday W. Post).  The articles were about her, about Jeffery (of course!), her likes and dislikes, and info' re: her new cookbook.  In one article, the interviewer asked if Food Network tried to pressure her into filming her show at their studio.  Ina said something like she wasn't aware of that (I guess she meant filming in a studio was not of interest to her and she wasn't even considering it!).  So it's promotion time for the new book.  I always enjoy reading stuff about the Barefoot Contessa and miss her weekly show at 5:00 PM.

[chessiegal]

Ina is front page on the Washington Post Food section today.

What Is It About Ina Garten?

[biakbiak]

[Cupid Stunt]

Not exactly by or about Ina Garten, but certainly in the spirit of the Barefoot Contessa ...

[chessiegal]

Ina posted a picture on Instagram of she and Jeffrey leaving on their honeymoon. Saturday is their 50th anniversary.

[chessiegal]

Ina continues to post the sweetest pictures of her and Jeffrey on their honeymoon on Instagram. She's definitely worth following.

[biakbiak]

[biakbiak]

I have no idea why but you can get Ina’s official cooking playlist on Apple Music and Spotify.

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/inas-cooking-playlist-women-who-rock/pl.u-BNA6rKWTo2P0M

[chessiegal]

And Ina is writing a memoir.

Ina Garten writing memoir

[annzeepark914]

I wonder if she'll sneak in a recipe or two. And, hopefully, loads of photos, esp of their gardens plus their Paris & Manhatten apts. I still miss plopping down on the couch w/ a glass of wine, dinner bubbling away, to watch her 5:00 shows. That was pure bliss. 

[Door County Cherry]

I was worried when I saw Ina trending on Twitter but it was just because she put up an "any hour is cocktail hour during the quarantine" Instagram post.  

 

[biakbiak]

No one is stopping by!

[Mondrianyone]

Except for Michael, who's no doubt leaving the orange tulips at the foot of the driveway.  Because we can't descend into tulipless savagery, can we?

[sheetmoss]

Ina Garten is returning to a new season of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro

Garten's Food Network series premieres on Saturday, May 16.

[annzeepark914]

6 hours ago, sheetmoss said:

Ina Garten is returning to a new season of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro

Garten's Food Network series premieres on Saturday, May 16.

Talk about a spirit lifter! 🙌😷🎉💖🌷🎶

[biakbiak]

Ina is going to be on Colbert tonight.

[annzeepark914]

On 5/1/2020 at 3:59 PM, biakbiak said:

Ina is going to be on Colbert tonight.

I watched and she was the same as ever: funny, nice, a good sport (over so many people laughing over that huge cocktail glass). She & Colbert each made a cocktail, clicked glasses via zoom, and enjoyed a sip. Jeffrey made an appearance & shared some of Ina's Cosmopolitan, using straws (those two are so hilarious). Then she sort of lovingly booted him out of the kitchen (only Ina could get away with that!) She talked about things to always have in the pantry (answering  Colbert's question): olive oil, cans of tomatoes, pasta. I can't wait for her new show & her new cookbook (wish it would be available *now*...she's going to have lots of comfort food recipes 😁).

[biakbiak]

Ina was also on Bon Appétit Variety Show to benefit World Central Kitchen. She shows up at about the 2hour 6 minute mark. 

 

[chessiegal]

Ina posted on FB today they moved the release date of her new cookbook Modern Comfort Food to October 6. I know it was originally scheduled for October, but I don't remember what day.

[annzeepark914]

1 hour ago, chessiegal said:

Ina posted on FB today they moved the release date of her new cookbook Modern Comfort Food to October 6. I know it was originally scheduled for October, but I don't remember what day.

They need to get the lead out and publish it ASAP!  We need new recipes, new ideas. Is there a sneak peak somewhere of her comfort meals? Wish I could walk up to Ina's back door and get a meal to go 😷😁