Inside Ina Garten's Kitchen | Ina's Favorite Things | NYT Cooking

It’s the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten! Follow along as she gives us a tour of her East Hampton, N.Y. kitchen (a.k.a. her office). What are Ina’s favorite things? Handy spoons, butcher blocks, three types of salt and — wait for it — a jar of homemade vanilla extract that she’s been adding to for 35 years. That’s dedication.

To make vanilla extract at home, fill a jar with vanilla beans and vodka, let sit for four to six months, “and you’ve got vanilla extract forever.”

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[lizlemon]

Not me coming home from elementary school everyday and forming a mental bond with this woman because my chubby 8 year old self loved cooking and elegance

[kuzube]

I love Ina. She is a great comfort at this horrible time.

[angellas.]

I am so sad to see everyone bashing her here. She worked hard for what she has and she still worked during the pandemic. Her barn is her “office” and if she has the space and luxury for it, she should.
Let’s all be respectful and take inspiration from her cooking, which is easy and her work ethic which is again inspirational.
Why are the “haters” watching her anyway here?

[vettechmom]

I spy with my little eye some Top Ramen in Ina's pantry. Must be really GOOD ramen LOL. I love watching her. I met her maybe 15 years ago at a book signing at a Borders bookstore in Torrance, CA. She was kind enough to sign all of her books I brought with me, not just the one I purchased that day, and posed for photos with my kids and I. Normaly book signings are very strict, no posed photos, no extra signatures, etc. Thanks Ina !!!

[annchee]

Ins is such a natural, and just love her fun-loving culinary expertise. She's so warm-hearted on camera, as well.

[lizzyk]

Her chocolate cake recipe is truly the BEST I’ve ever had!!

[NatalineJ]

I used to come home and watch her. Her voice used to have me knocked out on the couch. She seems so sweet!!!

[TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

I fell in love with Ina when I was like 12 and that love hasn't gone away twelve years later. She's just so warm and extravagant (and so rich) yet never snobby.

[kieranhowells]

Honestly, there aren't many people I love as much as Ina. She's so comforting, relaxing and joyful to watch. She's the human embodiment of taking it easy and having a nice time. Plus, she's INSANELY smart and sharp. All hail the queen.

[katebjerre]

I remember I used to watch her show every afternoon after school (over 10 years ago!), so this takes me back. I never forgot how warm and calmly she speaks, but it's something else to actually hear her speak after so long. I loved this little peek into her kitchen. :)

[andrewelie]

My late mother always watched your show. Although she suffered from dementia in her last years, she could always remember the times at which Barefoot Contessa would air on our local TV station. Thes shows brought her great joy; she was a self-taught cook, and, appreciated the validation that your show gave to her approach to cooking.

Thank you!

[cindyyeager]

Just the 2 of you and without complaint. Now that's love.

[caseygunn]

I just love how down to earth she is. So kind and warm. Reminds me a lot of my grandmother. Love content with her in it.

[karma]

Everyone in the comments: “Wow Ina is so down to earth. She’s just like us.”

😱 Me gawking at her antique silver spoons, a separate luxury kitchen set inside a barn, half a pantry full of Le Creuset...

Love how she owns her Hamptons boujie

[SydneyChandler]

I adore Ina Garten. She's warm, funny and comforting. And I've tried a lot of her recipes and they turned out perfectly. And her show is the only one I watch on The Food Network.

[Pomp]

Ina is a comfort food for the soul! I adore her.

[thecontentedhome]

Ina is my favorite celebrity chef. Her recipes and techniques are the best and her personality shines through. Such a lovely person.

[noirprncess]

I started my vanilla jar 2 years ago because of her. Love that she's shown her jar here too.

[MeganWall]

Love Ina. She’s pretty casual even though people think she high maintenance. (“Good vanilla.”) she’s onto something with her good ingredients but she’s still casual.

[cslattfri]

I love Ina. Always consistent, never flashy. And really good simple food that always comes out good. IMO she's the absolute best!