5 Things in Ina Garten’s Kitchen That We Need to Unpack
This afternoon we Barefoot Contessa followers were treated to a look inside Ina Garten’s kitchen. “During the Pandemic, I gave myself a project of renovating my kitchen, which I actually hadn’t done in 25 years!!” the cookbook author and Food Network show host wrote on Instagram. “I built my dream pantry and bought my favorite Lacanche stove plus lots of food photographs and a great view of the garden.” As is only fitting for a cook with decades of experience and 13 cookbooks, Garten outfitted her kitchen with plenty of enviable features. Even the patron saint of great kitchens, Nancy Meyers, agrees: “Love every pic! Beautiful!” the filmmaker wrote in the comments section.
Her Lacanche range
Rumors of a gas stove ban lit the internet aflame just last month, and though the James Beard Award–winning chef opted for a gas stove for herself, in the comments section she makes it clear that she has no problem with an induction range either. “I think if you can cook, you can cook on any stove,” Garten wrote. “The Lacanche keeps a very steady heat and it’s a total pleasure to use. Functional and beautiful at the same time!”
All that food photography
As Garten called out in her Instagram caption, all of the art in her recently overhauled kitchen is food themed. The specific prints she has on view in the space were procured at Staley-Wise Gallery.
Her precious cookbook collection
If you were wondering why Ina Garten would need a cookbook collection, look a bit closer at her post. All of the books pictured are her own, save for Jody Williams’s Buvette—high praise for the NYC eatery.
That marble countertop
Debates over marble countertop have been raging for years, with many saying marble is just too porous to make sense as a countertop material compared to granite or quartz. This post makes it abundantly clear where Garten stands in the midst of all this, and she even defended her choice in the comments. “I love the look of marble – the movement and energy – but until recently, it was thought not to be ideal for kitchens because it’s a porous material. However, the sealers have gotten really good now so it’s a great choice for a countertop,” the Barefoot Contessa states.
The extra minimal serving ware
Garten is known for using white serving ware, and for anyone who doubted her commitment to minimal dishes, one of the photos in the post puts them all on display. According to the comments, most of the dishes in question are from Williams Sonoma and Roman and Williams Guild. Don’t expect any china when you go to Garten’s for dinner!