Ina Garten has created a true food empire with her Barefoot Contessa brand, including a TV show and many cookbooks. But has ...

Ina Garten is famous for her cooking skill and broad culinary knowledge, but a few sorts of food are practically banned from ...

I always find myself turning on Food Network while I cook, clean and eat-especially on the weekends. And when it comes to home cooking, Ina Garten, the "Barefoot Contessa," reigns supreme.

Fast forward to 2002, and the "store-bought is fine" chef had published two more cookbooks and landed herself a show on Food Network called "Barefoot Contessa." While her story contains many ups ...