Cooking Dreams & Destiny with Ina Garten

This week, step into the studio (and kitchen!) with Jen and Amy as they have an intimate and insightful conversation with the iconic Ina Garten, a true pioneer in the culinary world who has shaped the way we cook at home. As they delve into Ina's groundbreaking career, from the beloved Barefoot Contessa specialty food shop to the 28 seasons of her cherished TV show, you'll discover the heart and humor behind Ina's success. Amidst laughter and heartwarming tales, the conversation takes a deeper turn as Ina opens up about her new memoir, “Be Ready When the Luck Happens,” providing candid insights into her life, including her early days with husband Jeffrey and the triumphs and challenges that have defined her journey. 

Topics include: 

• Being open to unexpected opportunities can lead to fulfilling paths.
• The importance of maintaining a sense of humor and lightheartedness on the journey to success and connection.
• Behind the scenes of Ina’s relationship with her husband of 56 years, Jeffrey, where she underscores the value of strong support systems and partnerships in achieving balance and joy.

Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Ina's world, this episode offers a personal glimpse into the life of a culinary legend who continues to inspire us all.

PLUS don’t miss Jen and Amy’s discussion about foods they ate as kids that they wouldn’t dare touch now, and the cooking shows that first caught their attention as young wives and moms.

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Thought-Provoking Quotes:

“I think that we all need one person and we don't need a lot of people, just need one person who really believes in us. And fortunately for me, it was Jeffrey…He always made me feel like I was smart and I could accomplish anything I wanted to do with no reservations, no judgment. And it doesn't have to be a spouse. It can be a sister. It can be a teacher. It can be a parent. We all need to find that one person who really believes in us. At least that's my experience.” - Ina Garten

“I think one of the things that we're always taught when we're young is; what are you going to be when you grow up? And you're not going to be one thing anymore. You're going to do something and it's going to lead to something else, and then it's going to lead to something else. If you decide when you're young what you're going to be and that's it, you're never going to learn anything. I think it's the twists and turns that are really interesting.” - Ina Garten

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Feed These People by Jen Hatmaker - https://shop.jenhatmaker.com/products/ftp-book

Be My Guest with Ina Garten - https://bit.ly/3TvsfIx

Be Ready When Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina Garten - https://bit.ly/3ZndFqh

Strapless: John Singer Sargent and the Fall of Madame X by Deborah Davis - https://bit.ly/3XPOo76

Party of the Century: The Fabulous Story of Truman Capote and His Black and White Ball by Deborah Davis - https://bit.ly/4gvQ6l6

The Oprah Winfrey Show: Reflections on an American Legacy - https://bit.ly/47r1QS1

Tina Turner: My Love Story - https://bit.ly/3Xu76j1

Ina Garten on 60 Minutes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REyYFeqEKZg