Ina Garten: The 60 Minutes Interview 

When Jeffrey called her "the center of the home" I actually teared up. I just love them both so much!

The BLEEP was EVERYTHING in this interview! I like that she is easy going, easy speaking, and candid. I watch her shows because her voice is calming, kitchen/cooking asmr, and her food looks delish.

Dang it Jeffrey, you made me tear up. 🥺 They have such a beautiful, loving relationship. I had no clue they’ve been together since she was 16 and married at 20. Wow! ❤

Everyone loves Ina! She is so gracious. I emailed her years ago (many) for advise about opening a gourmet shop. She gave me great advise. Later, when she was in Texas for a book signing in Dallas, she emailed me and asked if Dallas was close enough to get to for her signing. Who is that thoughtful??? Ina. I bought the autographed sets of cookbooks for my oldest daughter her senior year of college. She uses them every day in graduate school. If you are a fan, you just feel like she is everyone's favorite aunt, brilliant, accomplished, humble, kind and certainly talented. She has created a life that is a beautiful fantasy for most people. We love Ina! I'm so glad I just saw this so I can go online and buy the autographed sets as gifts for next Christmas for several of the people I love! I'm the Ina Garten of my friends and family, bringing people we love together and celebrating with great food, drinks, special linens, platters, glassware...where everyone feels relaxed and cherished. That is what Ina teaches me anyway!

Ina is such a paradox. She has such a maternal persona but she doesn’t have children. And she’s a skilled homemaker but worked on nuclear policy for the US. I love everything about her.

Ina is so down to earth. A breath of fresh air.

I admire Ina. She loves life and her laughter is contagious.

There is a beauty about Ina’s humble, down-to-Earth, authentic demeanor despite her immense success. She is a culinary star.⭐️

I live in New Zealand and had never heard of Ina until this interview popped up on my RU-vid. What a delightful lady - I am now going to chase down everything I can about her cooking. What an inspiration - "if you can't have fun, whats the point". Love it.

As someone who cooks regularly for just us or for friends, I can say this with confidence - if you use her recipes, they always work, and they always taste good. If the only thing you did was learn how to make her roast chicken (which is extremely easy) and a couple of her side dishes, you're golden for whenever you need to make a meal for a few people.

Just adore Ina and Jeffrey! Thank you for having them on.

I love Ina she is my go to for everything, there is a calmness, simplicity and her voice is soft again calming. When Im watching her cook a recipe, its a pleasure Im not nervous replaying it ten times. Thank You

Their relationship seems the ideal kind... extremely supportive of each other, chased their own career paths, a very strong friendship, and genuine respect for each other. The fact that they never had kids makes their relationship the more impressive. Most couples are held together by their children more than anything after a certain point of their lives. With them, it appears that they truly complement each other in every possible way. I don't personally them, but they appear to have a very idyllic life.

I didn't think that I could love INA any more than I already do, until I saw this candid interview! INA not only GETS US and what we're looking for in the kitchen but is not afraid to tell her audience "I'm not a confident cook!" Well Mrs. Garten neither am I and NOW I can feel okay about having to measure out the ingredients EXACTLY and can think "this is how INA does it"...and well that's good enough for me!

There's something special about Ina Garten that made me watch Barefoot Contessa for many years. Loved how she did her cooking in that calm, soft-spoken voice that made her recipes seem easy to make 😁

Literally my FAVE cook not only for her amazing and creative recipes but also her calm gracious attitude!! And Jeffrey’s response…whew…who’s cutting onions

I love how Ina used her interview/platform in this moment to highlight two other up-and-coming cooks.

Ina has a special place in my heart. She always will! Coming from an urban upbringing, i would watch her and DREAM about having a life like hers in the Hamptons one day! I think i was the only 12, 13 year old watching her alone in my room RELIGIOUSLY in the 2000's! Love you Ina! *ps her appeal is her lovely lifestyle and being able to stay home and cook for her husband, and enjoy cocktails and great locally sourced food everyday! And there was always amazing friends coming over or my fav, the pink kids birthday party she threw! Ina was ready for anything! XOXOXOXXO

I wrote my thesis partially on Ina a few years ago. It’s hard to narrow down exactly what makes her special but others have used the words “calm” and “comfortable” and “accessible,” so I would echo that. Plus, she seems to genuinely care about the watchers and provides a gentle, guiding hand through her recipes.

I use to work for Hobart Food Service equipment in NYC. The highlight of my career there (which was somewhat dismal) was a morning when Ina came to our location because she needed an attachment for a floor stand mixer. Very kind, lovely approachable yet professional woman❤️ I became an even bigger fan, after that encounter🌟

I continue to find Ina refreshing. She is so unpretentious, humble and real, what you see is what you get! She is an excellent cook and I have made several of her recipes, all delicious and not ridiculously difficult.

I'm 50 years old, thanks to Covid and now no longer a nurse I suffer a lot from anxiety. Watching Ina calms me down and keeps me focused. She is therapy for me.

She's so freaking adorable!!! I've been watching her since my youngest (who's 32 was a baby). She doesn't take herself to seriously. And we love that. She's able too cook...and chat with her audience for ever! Thank you Ina!!

There is no one like Ina. Really admire her as a person, her work ethic and very practical sensibility. Oh! And attention women of a certain age: you did note Ina’s media career began at age 50? Just sayin’ …it isn’t over at 50 …it’s just the springboard for a new adventure and you don’t know where it will take you!

I love her !!!! Been watching her for decades. She’s one of a kind and fabulous !!!

I love her so so much. Certain things she says reminds me of my grandmother. Some times she sounds like my mom. I think it's because she's the woman we all wish would make us some roast chicken, listen to our stories, and kiss us goodnight, and we'd feel safe, knowing she's bustling around the house when we snuggled down under the covers. But also...man! What a role model! So freaking smart and successful. And a happy marriage? Again, love her.

So lovely that Ina and Jeffrey are so in love after all these years. His description of her was just so beautiful!

I just love her, her personality and easy of teaching to cook. I remember watching her about 18 years ago and writing down each recipe she cooked on tv. I bought my Kitchen Aid mixer because of Ina. No regrets!!

About 15 years ago I was working at a job where celebrities of all types where regular guests. I had the pleasure of meeting many wonderful people during this time but the greatest pleasure was meeting Ina Garten. She was the most down-to-earth, genuine person ever. I was a regular watcher of her show at the time and had seen all the friends she had with her during her visit that day on the show. I asked where they planned on eating lunch - her answer - I packed us a picnic. That's when it hit me that the person you saw on TV every week was the same person that was talking to me. She didn't just pack picnics for her friends on TV, she did that for them every day. I had many wonderful experiences during my 15 year tenure at that job, but none as memorable as the time I spent with her.

I can't even think how many times I have looked up one of her recipes specifically! Ina and Jeffrey are such a sweet couple and an inspirational example of a work/life balance in a marriage.

I will always remember Ina thru her laugh and down to earth personality, she's instilled the comfort of a warm cup of coco on a winter night

There's something comforting about watching someone cook...maybe that's the draw. There's no denying the artistry of it too.

That's really thoughtful to have assistants make the recipe to understand if the instructions are easy to follow or easy to make mistakes. And oh my goodness Ina and Jeffery are so sweet.

Ina is wonderful! I truly enjoy her cooking shows because it inspires me to get barefooted and create her masterpieces to share with my family and friends! Cheers to you Ina!!

We love watching Ina! There’s such a calm and peaceful atmosphere when watching her. Her aura is pure fun and peace. I love her signature outfit👍🏼

This woman is my friend in the kitchen. She doesn't know me, but when I use her recipes, I hear that friendly voice saying I can do this. Thanks, Ms. Garten.

Very rare that we see an interview with her as she maintains a fun yet extremely private life. She amazing. Love her so much

Ina is so sweet, we all love her kindness and smile

Love Ina. Love her love for Jeffrey and their continued love story. I always smile when she says 'good olive oil' and love her cookbooks. She's the best.

I've loved Ina for years, have a bunch of her cookbooks, and am totally jelly of her relationship with Jeffrey. I love her even more now after she dropped an F bomb 😂😂😂

What a great interview! It’s impossible not to love Ina

Love Ina Garten and her zest for life which she espouses so much through her cooking. (I love how just about every recipe begins with 3 sticks of butter 😂)

Ina taught me everything important about cooking. She's so calming and warm. Gave me the confidence to try things.

Love her! I’ve been a fan for years- doesn’t she look fantastic? One can see that a good husband and living together a life of fun is just WONDERFUL ! ❤

I love Ina Garten. I really do. She is the epitome of the juxtaposition of casual elegance and layered precision in dining.

I’m definitely one of those people that doesn’t cook, but I enjoy watching Ina’s show. She’s amazing!

I have loved Ina for many years but, due to life changes, have not watched her show for many as well. I am so happy to see this interview and to see she is continuing to do well, and that she and her husband are continuing to live gastronomically enriched lives. 🥰 I also love her calm and soothing demeanor as she creates culinary art. She's a joy to watch.😍

I just love Ina and her recipes! Her voice is so soothing, so comforting. She's like my best friend, but she doesn't know me.

Ina and Barefoot Contessa are my TV favorites. Her show is for home cooks, and I love her advice on entertaining at home as well as just cooking a great meal for Jeffrey. It's clear that her friends love her, and it's cool that she invites them to be a part of the show. ❤

She's the aunt with great cooking skills we all wish we had. Also, relationship goals.

Ina and Jeffrey are an amazing couple. Thank you Ina for the interview.

Ina has been my favorite cook for so many years. She's wonderful!

I loved her show, "Barefoot Contessa" on Food Network. She definitely showed happiness and love in every episode.

Ina shares her loves of cooking and her life has touched millions to bring a happiness that reaches all her viewers. She seems very real and filled with love. God bless and keep her.

I think what's so appealing about Ina for me is that she embodies all that I want in life. A great time with my family and friends, cooking great food and enjoying every second we have together. Simplicity, elegantly done all wrapped in fun.

I love that Ina is always laughing. And the cocktails ❤

I love her relaxed manner! It’s so refreshing 1 she always makes me anticipate her recipes!!

Oh Ina, we love you and your cookbooks are the best. I too started my cooking experience with Julia Child's cookbooks, but you have put things at ease and made it so much easier. Thank you for all that you share.

I forever love her when she is cooking I’m like calm stress free and her voice is calming

Inna, I have loved you and show since I was 12 years, what a great inspiration

The wedding picture is the sweetest.

She’s 74??!! She looks fantastic!

I cook everyday when I come home from work. I have a stressful job and it helps me unwind. Ina is the perfect companion in the kitchen. Nothing is rushed and the process is as much fun as the product. Thanks Ina.

I love this woman she reminds me of my grandma and I loved her since I was a little girl

Ina’s French Toast Casserole is a staple in our household- just made it yesterday for Christmas morning!

I used to watch her show all the time after work and I did not cook at all those days. Her energy is so calming and the recipes seemed easy to do.

I have always had so much respect for Ina Garten! I could remember when I was younger and my mother and I would be cooking in the kitchen with her show on in the background. So many great memories come alive from watching her show. One of my first cook books when I moved out on my own was Barefoot Contessa, back to basics! So wonderful.

My heart is completely warmed by this segment on Ina, a wonderful start to a New Year- thanks for this post!

“I’m always thinking about the party.” This is the massive difference between a home cook and a professional cook. And it’s why she’s so successful.

I could not exist without her cookbooks. I am waiting for the ultimate party book from her with playlists and menus and recipes!! Thanks Ina for all you do and for making me a better cook. I love cooking for my family and your recipes are a spoonful of love!

I LOVE HER! I love her mentality, enthusiasm & zest for living life.... She's how I want to be in the near future.

Love Ina Garten, have since the first time I saw her cook!! Jeffrey is a doll and the two of them together is magic!!

I can't cook, but I love watching her. And she has given me the confidence to try!

I want to save this video and watch it randomly over and over. I love you Ina❤

Being watching Ina since my childhood. Always loved her!

Gotta love Ina! She’s the best 😊

Hearing she is 74 years old was a shocker!!! She looks beautiful. Reason for watching: Her voice and comes during cooking makes watching her cooking show pleasant.

I have literally been watching Ina since i was like 15. I would watch food network and i got so excited about trying new things for my family. I really believe my love for cooking came from her. I was really excited to see this interview. She is such a class act- nurturing and lovely. Thank you, Ina!

I watched Ina’s shows religiously bought most of her books. It’s ina who gave me a love of doing up an elegant table when my friends came for dinner I would never have considered it before but coupled with her beautiful baking and setting it’s made me more adventurous in the kitchen. Thank you Ina, my mother taught me how to cook with 10 children it was comforting and basic but you taught me how to go that step further to make it a truly unforgettable experience

Absolutely LOVE Ina!! Just makes you feel like part of her family of friends from the block.

I love Ina. Her personality reminds me of my own. Very likable but she has no idea why lol. Never gives anything personal away either. The most you’re ever going to get is a comment about how shy she is.

You can tell she wants us all to succeed and all of our guests to be happy!! TFI

One of my favorite humans in the world. Loved her forever. Her fingerprints are all over my best life as a mom and a cook.

I don’t cook at all but watching Ina gives me joy and her voice is really soothing ♥️

I love her she is absolutely wonderful! She is like an entire sunny day. Most of the people on Food Network now are impossible to watch. They really do want all the attention and they are so vain, and talk way too much about Not the food they are cooking. Ina is such a delight and a pleasure to watch, she is an amazon icon in my opinion, a true class act that cannot be replaced. Im glad she and her hubby are enjoying their retirement.

I have watched Ina cook for decades. She insists on making things easy. I remember when I first saw her make her meatloaf, I thought, "I can do that......." And, I did make it in my own kitchen and have been making it ever since and it really is easy to make. Her recipes are easy to follow. Love Ina Garten!

Ina is my favorite by far. I've loved her work since that very first cookbook. I always say that she's the only cook ive seen that I would eat anything she made, no questions asked. I use her recipes as a guide more often than anyone else.

I love watching Ina cook, it’s calming…I have learned so much from her and have made so many recipes ❤️

I. LOVE. Ina! And for her to drop the F bomb?!!!

I love Ina! I've watched her show for years and she looks so relaxed when she cooks.

I love Ina and her easy way of cooking. It's so accessible to the home cook. 💕💕💕

Love Ina...her jam thumbprint cookies are a tradition for us at Christmas!!

I love her! I enjoy cooking her recipes

Ina is now and always has been amazing. Please keep going as I truly love what you do!!

One of the most amazing people that i watch and follow on TV. Very simple, Classy and the real deal. Her cooking is so practical and amazing. She does not put just a show she tells you how to make things in a way that anybody can do. I am sick of tired of 10 shows by Bobby flay and Guy Fieri. You cannot turn the foodnetwork on Bobby this, bobby that, Ciao house ( Are you serious) and same people with 50 shows. We like to see new faces on Food network. Not the same people with 50 shows. Ina does one show and it is amazing! She keeps is simple and elegant. Also I heard in real life she is an amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing person!

Oh Lord, all I want for Christmas is good health. I want to look as good as Ina, at 74. Merry Christmas!!

I remember watching Martha Stewart and Ina was her guest. I ordered her cookbook soon after and have loved watching and cooking with her ever since. Her tv show is amazing and her books are wonderful. Ina and Jeffrey are so cute together and I think that it is great that she has included him in her show. Thanks Ina for being such an incredible inspiration to Ave FUN while cooking for friends and family!!!

I (living in Germany) had never heard about Ina Garten before - but boy, I will certainly change that! What a lovely and charismatic lady, and I love her approach to cooking! I am not a confident cook either and rarely cook without a recipe, so it is very comforting to see that even a famous TV cook and cookbook author like her has such insecurities. And, if I may say so: Her no-nonsense and casual approach to cooking reminds me very much of Julia Child. So two ladies who are slinging fun! I love Ina Garten already now!

My ultimate life peg ❤ i’ve seen every single episode of the Barefoot Contessa! Love love love Ina Garten

Ina inspired me to want to try something different. I still have recipes of hers I want to try. Just need the right ingredients. She's very detailed about ingredients.