The Barefoot Contessa Wore Grit and Grace

Ina Garten, 77, wasn’t born with a whisk in one hand and a Food Network contract in the other. In fact, she didn’t even start her food career until her 50s—proof that it’s never too late to stir things up. Before she became the beloved Barefoot Contessa, Ina was writing nuclear energy budgets for the White House (yes, really), and wondering what might come next.

What followed is a masterclass in reinvention, resilience, and a really good roast chicken. Her story is a reminder that success doesn’t come with an expiration date—and that sometimes, your most delicious chapter is the one you haven’t written yet.

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