Sunday, April 11, 2010

Eat A Cookie

I was watching one of my favorite shows "The Barefoot Contessa" with Ina Garten the other day. She was making her famous Triple Chocolate Cookies.
As she took a bite of the warm cookie, with gooey goodness on her lips she said, and I quote:
"You can be miserable before you eat a cookie, and you can be miserable after you eat a cookie, but you can never be miserable while you are eating a cookie."

Amen.

Ina Garten has no formal training, and is self taught through reading American and French cookbooks. She is currently the host of "The Barefoot Contessa" on the Food Network channel.
I love the sound of Ina's voice. So soothing and relaxing. She seems at peace with herself, especially when she is in the kitchen creating. I love to watch people who have passion for their art, and who are really good at what they do.
That would be Ina.

13 comments:

Char said...

I totally agree. She is my all time favorite!

Rae Ann said...

When did you say that you were making these cookies? Thanks for making me sooo hungry Nedra! LOL!
Honestly... I will have to watch for her.

Suzanne said...

It's true. Ina's voice sounds like her cookies probably taste. Rich and wonderful!!! I might just have to try my hand at making a dozen or two.

Unknown said...

So, so true!! Those cookies look fabulous! I will have to watch her show. I love to listen to people who have relaxing voices.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

OMG - they look so good. I will have to look at the recipe - I love a good cookie - only problem is I can not stop at one!
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

Material Mary said...

So totally makes me want cookies. I love cookies--I love chocolate.
Mary

Michele said...

My mother, who has dementia, LOVES Ina. After every show, she always asks if Ina can come live next door so she can bring food over. Cracks me up. Of course, it could be a response to my dismal cooking skills.

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Oh be still my heart....
Must have cookie!!!!

Carol said...

What a wonderful quote...and soooooo true. Those cookies look just heavenly.

Nat Palaskas said...

Yummie cookie and a lovely host too. I'm just got back from our vacation and can't wait to visit all the blogs.
Hugs
Nat

Maggey and Jim said...

I too love Ina's show. She is soooooooo soothing and even tho' she cooks high calorie, I find once in awhile I can do her recipes..
Maggey

Joanna said...

Yes yes YES! She is my favorite cook ever:) I watch and record every episode! She just makes the yummiest things and makes it look simple too. I would love to sit down and have dinner - or lunch - or breakfast - with her and Jeffrey!!!

VikiVictoria said...

Here! Here! about Ina. I love her for all the same reasons you listed. She's someone you'd love to meet.