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Why is she called the Barefoot Contessa?

March 1, 2023 By Ina

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No she’s not a Contessa, and she doesn’t go barefoot. But if you’re wondering why Ina chose that name for her show, it’s actually based on a store she used to own.

Barefoot Contessa is the name of a classic movie from the 1950’s with Humphrey Bogart and Ava Gardner. When I bought the store in 1978, it was called Barefoot Contessa. The former owner is Italian and her family called her the Barefoot Contessa when she was young. It’s about being elegant and earthy which is what we’re about.”

Originally posted on April 27, 2011 @ 9:23 am

Filed Under: Chef, Interview Tagged With: Barefoot Contessa, Food Network, Interview

Anthony Bourdain interview

February 28, 2023 By Ina

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Check out Anthony Bourdain’s candid interview with TV Guide where he talks about the upcoming season of No Reservations, his fight with Rachael Ray and other celebrity chefs, and his recent life change.

Originally posted on January 7, 2008 @ 9:34 pm

Filed Under: Chef, Interview, Television Tagged With: Anthony Bourdain, Interview, No Reservations, Rachael Ray, TV Guide

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