Why Ina Garten Never Brings Wine or Flowers as a Host Gift—and What She Always Brings Instead

Following the release of her memoir, Ina Garten chatted with us about everything from hosting dinner parties to tackling her biggest fears.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · Gene Li

Everyone’s favorite celebrity chef talked to us about all things hosting.

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Ina Garten is no stranger to the laboriousworld of hosting.

The nervous energy you feel makes you show up, she says.

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Garten will kick off the new year with her friends and husband Jeffrey.