This ‘Contessa’ can cook

[Food Network Fan]

This ‘Contessa’ can cook

Posted: Oct. 14, 2008

Ina Garten was working as a budget analyst in the White House in 1978, wondering what would really make her happy when she decided to take a bet on a catering shop that was for sale in the Hamptons. She made an offer on the shop and was stunned when the owner accepted. Ready or not, she was in business.

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[BerryBaby]

We make our own destiny...Ina found hers.

[Pluff Mudder]

I remember when I was watching her Chefbio on FN, it was hard for me to picture her working in gov't since she seems so easy going.

[MiseEnPlace]

Originally Posted by BerryBaby

We make our own destiny...Ina found hers.

I need to find mine!



I like Ina because she reminds me of one of my childhood friend's mom. Who made awesome mashed potatoes, btw.