INA GARTEN

Let me just say that 2 weeks ago mom and I were blessed to be able to cross an item off our bucket list.  We met Ina!!  That’s right we met the fabulous Barefoot Contessa.  Mom has said on numerous occasions that she would have stopped cooking years ago if had not been for her.  We found out that she was releasing her 8th cookbook "How Easy is That? and was doing a book tour that stopped in Dallas in a couple days.  The ever amazing big dog daddy of the house graciously said we could go and got us a hotel room (he even hosted their community group by himself while we were gone).  We packed up and headed down for a super quick trip to meet one of our superstars.

         We arrived at Northpark about an hour before she was scheduled to appear and the line was outrageous.  Seriously like all around one side of the mall.  One lady said it was longer than it was to meet Laura Bush.  People apparently LOVE INA!!  

         After waiting for about 2 and ½ hours we were ushered into the doors to meet her. 

           She is absolutely stunning.  I couldn’t say a word, as I was awe struck by her.  

That's Ina grinning at mom :)




Mom on the other hand spoke to her and asked her about bride of course.  Ina even reached out and wanted to hold moms hand for a moment.  All I could think was “mom touched Ina, mom touched Ina.  Why didn’t I?”  There were so many things I had planned to say to her but could get anything out.  

Seriously, I have never been mute in my life till then!  Oh well, it was just a thrill to meet her.  The whole experience was a BLAST!  We had the best time together and I know it is a trip we will never forget.