Barefoot Contessa in the Media: Whipping Up Some Publicity

[schnauzergirl]

1 hour ago, Quof said:

I'm holding out for the audio version, which will hopefully be read by the author. 

I'm pretty sure I read that Ina is, indeed, the reader.

 

[Palimelon]

Whoops. Wrong thread.

Edited October 1, 2024 by Palimelon

[Quof]

1 hour ago, schnauzergirl said:

I'm pretty sure I read that Ina is, indeed, the reader.

Just set up another Audible profile for a free trial.  Listened to an hour of Ina on my evening walk.   Her voice soothes me.  

[WhitneyWhit]

I just finished listening on Spotify and if I’m being honest I have sort of mixed feelings on her memoir and story. 

[MerBearHou]

20 hours ago, Quof said:

I'm holding out for the audio version, which will hopefully be read by the author. 

I started listening yesterday and Ina does read it which is wonderful.  Love hearing her voice and inflections.  It's very good so far (it's over 8 hours total).  I bought it on Audible and there's an accompanying PDF which has photos and recipes -- I downloaded it for future use.  

[Quof]

I almost gasped when she said “shit”!

[EtheltoTillie]

I read the New Yorker article a few weeks ago and listened to Ina on Fresh Air.  Publicity machine in full force.   I probably won't bother with the whole book.  To the extent they are promoting sales, that method does not work on me.  

[chessiegal]

Not only is Ina wearing a ring, she's also wearing a watch and bracelet in the cover photo. She doesn't wear jewelry when she's cooking on the show. I "met" Ina at a book signing. I don't remember anything about jewelry, but I was struck by how perfect her hair and make-up were, as in her make-up was so subtle and understated. The other thing I remember is how gracious she was to everyone.

Here's a picture I took while waiting in line. You can't see her left hand.

[buttersister]

There’s a Honda interview with yins on YT that covers the Jeffrey story pretty thoroughly. 

[Palimelon]

 

[RealityCheck]

Ina Garten gives a masterclass on the art of hosting Thanksgiving dinner.  This audio-only.

Ina sounded pretty relaxed.