Inagarten-thumb-500x598-24673.jpg Ina.jpg BarefootContessaInaGartenweb.jpg Ina Rosenberg Garten, born February 2, 1948, is an American author, host of the Food Network program Barefoot Contessa, and former White House nuclear policy analyst. Known for designing recipes with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and time-saving tips, she has been noted by Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, and Patricia Wells for her cooking and home entertaining.