Ina Garten’s name is synonymous with the Barefoot Contessa. Like the 1950s Bogart and Gardner film which inspired the name for her specialty store in East Hampton, NY, the Barefoot Contessa is a classic. Garten has a knack for creating homey but elegant recipes for all occasions – from a simple bistro dinner for two to a fabulous and fun clambake for 20. In her best-selling cookbooks and popular Food NetworkTV series, she guides the home cook through her sophisticated recipes with a gentle and nurturing touch, making the most daunting dishes accessible, even to novices.