Ina Garten

Barefoot Contessa invites some friends to her home in East Hampton. For a day of conversation, connection, food and fun visits to some of her favorite local spots.

Barefoot Contessa is an American cooking show that premiered November 30, 2002 on Food Network. The show is hosted by celebrity chef Ina Garten. Each episode features Garten assembling dishes of varying complexity. Though her specialty is French cuisine, she occasionally prepares American, Asian, British and Italian foods. Her show also gives tips on decorating and entertaining.