A delightful glimpse into the remarkable life of this beloved cooking personality.
In this memoir, the celebrated cookbook author and Food Network star reflects on a life brimming with carefully cultivated opportunities and a touch of serendipity.
Curious if Garten’s life is as fabulous as her East Hampton–based cooking show suggests? It most definitely is. In her memoir, Garten shares a life richly lived—marked by thrilling travel, career-defining moments, stunning properties, celebrity friendships, and plenty of mouthwatering food (readers might want a snack close by). Her marriage to Jeffrey, her husband of 50 years, has been the steady anchor in her life. With humor and flair, Garten proves herself a captivating storyteller, openly sharing the ups and downs of her journey. She recalls her suburban Connecticut upbringing with distant parents, her ambition, and her drive to break free from the limited roles expected of women in the 1960s and ’70s, a time when marriage to a successful man was often seen as a woman’s greatest aspiration. Though she found success with Jeffrey, their relationship evolved into an equal partnership over time. After years in high-powered roles, including a budget analyst position at the White House, she finally pursued her true passion. With Jeffrey’s support, Garten purchased the Barefoot Contessa specialty food store in West Hampton and threw herself into the food industry. Her hard work paid off, leading to an expansion in East Hampton, bestselling cookbooks, and eventually, her hit cooking show. While luck played a role, Garten’s vibrant memoir underscores that her hard work and determination were what truly made her dreams a reality.
A captivating account of this adored cooking host’s extraordinary life journey.
