Long before Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa mini-empire of bestselling cookbooks and TV shows ever took off, she found herself at an airport, wanting to learn to fly. It was the late 1960s and she ...

When you hear that jazzy piano tune and see Ina Garten strolling down the beach, you know it’s Barefoot Contessa time. One of the best programs on the Food Network is still going strong.

Cookbook author and chef Ina Garten shares tips for dining and entertaining with delicious recipes for parties, picnics and dinners, as well as small touches to make every meal a success.