NEW YORK (AP) — Long before Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa mini-empire of ... named after a 1954 Ava Gardner movie but perfectly summing up her philosophy of both elegant and earthy.

It’s a homespun show that gives cooking fans an alternative to the fast-paced reality cooking shows that seem to dominate ...

But, like most that appears only to glitter, the Barefoot Contessa's trajectory hasn't always been lined with gold alone. The brick-and-mortar store Barefoot Contessa, which eventually became ...

I would be around 16 years old when I attempted to sneak out the door to catch the bus into town for a day of shopping with ...

What is it about Ina Garten? The “Barefoot Contessa” chef and entrepreneur inspires a kind of devotion that few celebrities achieve. It’s not just that people love her recipes, her shows and her ...