5/26/2023
Cooking
Memorial Day Weekend
Forty-five years ago yesterday, I left my job working on nuclear energy policy in Washington and bought this tiny 400-square foot store in a town I'd never been to - Westhampton Beach, New York. At the end of the first day, we had $87 in the register (before expenses!) and Jeffrey said sadly, "I don't think you'll make it here." I think he was really hoping I'd come to my senses and move back to Washington with him. Happily, Friday of Memorial Day weekend was a whole other story!
Life is all about taking a chance and figuring it out along the way. There have been easy days and tough days but they've all been fun and my, what a journey it's been. Thank you to everyone who has come along for the ride.
5/9/2023
Baking
Blueberry Ricotta Breakfast Cake
For Mother's Day, let mom sleep in while you bake her my Blueberry Ricotta Breakfast Cake. It's so easy to make - and who wouldn't love cake for breakfast?!!! Happy Mother's Day!
3/8/2023
Out & About
International Women's Day
Julia Child was fearless at pursuing what she loved most - cooking, teaching, and eating! Like so many women of her generation, she did it despite no one taking her seriously. Her book publisher famously told her editor, “If you can sell a book with that title, I'll eat my hat!” And yet, Mastering the Art of French Cooking is still in print 62 years later! And the local TV station which first aired her show, The French Chef, didn’t understand why people would tune in to watch anyone cook, but she went on to have a long, celebrated television career. So many of us in the cookbook world stand on her brave shoulders and so today of all days I thank her for her courage - and also for her Beef Bourguignon! My take on Julia’s iconic recipe is linked below.
4/18/2023
Cooking
Spring Green Spaghetti Carbonara
Spring Green Spaghetti Carbonara is a great weeknight dinner that’s full of spring vegetables like asparagus and snow peas, a creamy sauce with Parmesan cheese, plus lots of crispy pancetta. It's easy enough to make for a cozy night at home but special enough to serve to company. And it's so delicious! xxxxina
2/9/2023
Entertaining
Ina's Favorite Love Songs!
Links to Ina's Favorite Love Songs playlist:
3/23/2022
Out & About
GO-TO DINNERS
Cooking during the pandemic got pretty crazy, even for me, so I devised all kinds of ways to get dinner on the table with the least amount of stress. My new book, Go-To Dinners is a collection of easy, make ahead, prep ahead, freeze ahead, and simply assembled recipes that you’ll want to make over and over again. Go-To Dinners will be published on October 25th and is available for preorder with booksellers everywhere!
4/22/2022
Cooking
Roast Chicken with Spring Vegetables!
Sneak peek from Go-To Dinners! It's Friday and that means I'm making Roast Chicken with Spring Vegetables for dinner, and it couldn't be easier! You put the chicken, vegetables, and fresh herbs in a big roasting pan, throw it in the oven, and add the asparagus for the last 10 minutes. It’s the perfect one-pan dinner and oh so satisfying. Go-To Dinners publishes in October and you can pre-order it now from your favorite bookseller!
2/9/2022
Cooking
Raspberry Cheesecake
You don’t need a holiday to bake this Raspberry Cheesecake but I guarantee that you’ll make your Valentine feel really special if you make it on Monday! My favorite Valentine's Day menu is below.
Cooking
Memorial Day Weekend
Cooking
5/26/2023
Spring Green Spaghetti Carbonara
Cooking
4/18/2023
Orange Marmalade-Glazed Ham
Cooking
12/14/2022
Sneak Peek from Go-To Dinners!
Cooking
10/11/2022
Roast Chicken with Spring Vegetables!
Cooking
4/22/2022
Jambalaya
Cooking
3/1/2022
Raspberry Cheesecake
Cooking
2/9/2022
Truffled Mac & Cheese
Cooking
1/26/2022
My Favorite Holiday Menu
Cooking
12/13/2021
Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Dinner
Cooking
11/19/2021
Entertaining
Ina's Favorite Love Songs!
Entertaining
2/9/2023
Store-bought Thanksgiving!
Entertaining
11/21/2022
Too Hot to Cook!
Entertaining
5/31/2022
Road Trip!
Entertaining
8/4/2021
Summer Rosé Sangria
Entertaining
7/1/2021
"Ina's Dance Party" Playlist!
Entertaining
5/28/2021
Happy Micro Thanksgiving!
Entertaining
11/20/2020
Entertaining Outdoors
Entertaining
10/14/2020
Memorial Day Steaks
Entertaining
5/22/2020
Raspberry Royales & Chocolate Cassis Cake!
Entertaining
2/5/2020
Gardens
Mint Mania!
Gardens
7/11/2019
My Crabapple Trees
Gardens
5/16/2019
Spring Flowers!
Gardens
4/25/2019
Fields of Lavender!
Gardens
7/12/2018
Orchid Love
Gardens
1/19/2018
Spring in the Garden
Gardens
6/8/2017
Late Summer in the Garden
Gardens
9/15/2016
Summer Garden Madness
Gardens
8/11/2016
Summer in the Garden
Gardens
7/6/2016
Spring Garden
Gardens
5/10/2016
Out & About
International Women's Day
Out & About
3/8/2023
GO-TO DINNERS
Out & About
3/23/2022
Cooking Up A Storm!
Out & About
11/3/2021
If You're Coming to the Hamptons...
Out & About
7/29/2021
I'm going on tour – VIRTUALLY!
Out & About
9/22/2020
Cook WITH a Pro!
Out & About
6/6/2019
New Season of Cook Like a Pro!
Out & About
10/9/2018
