CROWN Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir

A really interesting read about the life of one of my favourite tv cooks. A lot of information in the book that I wasn’t aware of, so I found it interesting and informative. I bought the paperback, which is 394 pages, decent sized font, a few black and white pictures, and an east read.

Well written and funny. Lettering is good.

It reads like a CV of her career. I was skipping pages and trying to find a chapter that would hold my interest. The only thing that remained with me was that she worked a lot and she was number one in her life.

What a treat to read this book by the incomparable @inagarten . I have watched Ina’s cooking shows for years and made countless dishes from her many cookbooks (her Mac and Cheese from Barefoot Contessa Family Style is a staple in our house) but I realize that I knew very little about her life outside of Barefoot Contessa. From her difficult childhood to her relationship with her husband Jeffrey, from her homes in the Hamptons and Paris to the many career decisions she’s made, Ina shares little known tidbits and stories that demonstrate a life well and deliciously-lived. A must-read for any foodie but also an inspiration for independent and determined women, this biography was an absolute pleasure to devour. Special shout out about the included recipe for Outrageous Brownies - they are even more amazing than their name suggests! #barefootcontessa #inagarren #nonfiction #tackleyourTBR

Inspiration educative and must have for readers