And when we thought about that, our minds immediately went to the great host of our times, Ina Garten, a.k.a. the Barefoot Contessa. And she invited us into her absolutely idyllic home.

We love making Ina Garten's recipes, especially when it comes to the holidays. And we've tested many appetizers, side dishes, and mains that would be perfect for Thanksgiving. Here are Garten's ...

We love making Ina Garten's recipes, especially when it comes to the holidays. And we've tested many appetizers, side dishes, and mains that would be perfect for Thanksgiving. Here are Garten's best ...

You may have to wait a bit for Garten’s smoke salmon dip recipe to be published in her upcoming book, but you can start serving in silver right now (Ina Garten voice: How gorgeous is that?).

Ina Garten lit her first fire of the season a few weeks ago, and the ambiance it creates in her living room is top tier. And if you, like me, want to emulate everything about Ina's cozy-yet-breezy ...