This cooking show is outstanding for a variety of reasons.First and foremost, is Ina Garten. She has such a relaxed speaking voice that you can't not help but feel relaxed. Her entire demeanor is one of a relaxed, good friend. You get the feeling that you're a long time friend of hers & you're simply sitting on a stool in her kitchen & she's talking with you as she prepares her meal.Her recipes of course are always tantalizing and I always get hungry watching her show.Her East Hampton home is classy & elegant without being pretentious.And it's great that she doesn't focus solely on the food but brings in the other elements to fine dining: that being table set-ups, location and of course people! It's fun to see the different locales on her show; whether it's her own back yard, or the beach or a friend's home.Ina Garten is a class act in this world of crass, kitchy-ness!

I love this show. I love the interaction between Ina and her husband Jeffery. They make such a cute couple.I never miss this show (everyday at 5 PM.) :) It's better than watching annoying Rachel or WORSE that Sandra lee & her semi-homemade junk....Ugh... That woman is SO full of herself!! Ina is so refreshing she doesn't need get all dressed up like that Sandra lee woman,like it's a fashion show. Ina's personality & food speak for themselves . I also love the fact that she does the "Dinner party" thing or just a small meal / lunch for herself or a special dinner for Jeffery . It's different.Her food always looks SO Delicious too. I have tried a couple of her dishes & they were easy & fun to make.

Barefoot Contessa is an amazing show. She is a perfectionist and her recipes are not always easy, but here's the kicker "they are always good". Many of her recipes have a French flair to them - old school cooking. This cooking is not always healthful - but in moderation is heavenly.I like Ina's low key attitude. She speaks clearly and intelligibly - not running off crazy bird. I would rather spend an hour on a good Ina recipe than 45 minutes on a bad Rachael Ray recipe. With that said - that is the difference.Ina Garten is a highly successful career woman - with a an amazing ability to cook. Her recipe for Roast Chicken is easy and amazing a favorite at our house. I also very much enjoy her ideas on table settings, decor, and party planning. She is a less abrasive version of Martha.I am from an old school European family. We love to make beautiful meals. I was taught from an early age to set a beautiful table - that you did not scarf down your food - you dined - enjoyed it. I know we all have busy lives but a return to beautifully prepared meals and great conversation is much more needed in today's society.

This show is really annoying.Ina gets on my nerves every time she laughs.At least when you're gonna laugh,laugh at something funny.Also she says, "WHO Wouldn't WANT THAT..." after she explains the dish.Its irritating because there is probably someone out there in the world who wouldn't want that!Also what is the point about the flowers.Every show she has someone going out 2 buy flowers for the table setting.Which don't make sense because there's only like 2 of them eating.And every episode she has friends over most of which are male.If i was her husband i would keep an eye on her.She looks like the lonely type.Finally, the recipes are okay but i don't think its worth it 2 tolerate Ina for half an hour.I'd recommend going online without watching the show for the recipes.Thats just how i feel.8/10 for the recipes but 3/10 for the host.